DG Foundations Learning Park
DG Foundations Learning Park is a certified child care center in Carlisle, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 17). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 20 centers in Carlisle and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/31/2026.
It was observed on 6/3/2026 in the Pre-K room protective receptacle covers were not placed in several electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
It was observed on 6/3/2026 in the Pre-K room a spray bottle containing bleach solution was not labeled with the contents and was on a desk that is accessible to children.
It was observed on 6/3/2026 in the Buttercups room child #1 has an Epi-Pen onsite; however, the box with the prescription label the Epi-Pen was received in is not present nor are written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine present with the Epi-Pen.
The record for staff person #2 contains a health assessment that is no longer valid. This is evidenced by the most recent health assessment being dated 10/5/2023, which exceeds 24 months.
The adult health assessment for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Staff person #1 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/31/2026.
The child size couch located in the Fireflies room was observed to have the corners worn and cracked.
The health statement on file for staff person #1 is dated 10/18/23.
Staff #1 does not have on file an initial health assessment and results of a tuberculin (TB) skin test.
Staff #1 has 1 nonfamily reference on file. Staff #2 does not have on file 2 written nonfamily references.
Staff #2 did not have on file a disclosure statement signed and dated by the staff. ***CORRECTED UPON CITE***
The file for staff #1 did not contain documentation of completed Health and Safety Training. .Staff #1 has exceeded the 90-day requirement where all Pre-service trainings are required to be completed.
Child #1, child #2 and child #3 files retained the original agreements.
The emergency contact information form on file for child #1 did not include the physician's phone number.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those…
Staff #1 had on file a reference from a family member.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
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Common questions
Has DG Foundations Learning Park had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 3, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about DG Foundations Learning Park?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at DG Foundations Learning Park since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is DG Foundations Learning Park’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 8, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does DG Foundations Learning Park compare with other daycares in Carlisle?
It is #10 of 20 centers in Carlisle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was DG Foundations Learning Park last inspected?
Jun 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs DG Foundations Learning Park?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is DG Foundations Learning Park.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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