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Early Impressions Learning Center LLC

5000 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 · Cumberland County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Early Impressions Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Mechanicsburg, PA, with capacity for 75 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 19 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 19). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#16 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg
2 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
8 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 3
Records & paperwork 3
Supervision 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
It was observed in the younger two-year-old classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jun 4, 2026): “All furniture is moved against walls during nap”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in the preschool classroom, a container of Clorox wipes on top of a shelf accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jun 4, 2026): “Clorox wipes are removed from classroom”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
It was observed in the infant, two-year-old, and young toddler classrooms, multiple sensory bottles with removable lids that contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch and accessible to children who are still placing in objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jun 4, 2026): “Sensory bottles containing small objects are removed from classrooms”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The ceiling vents in the One's and Two's room were covered with a significant layer of dust.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Ceiling vents were deep cleaned after closing.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The TB test for staff #2 did not include a date to indicate when the test result was read.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “Employee was not allowed to return to work without a new Negative TB test.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the Pre-school 1 room Cert Rep observed a carpet cleaner spray-can in an unlocked cabinet on the floor. The carpet cleaner was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “All cleaning products will be stored in a locked cabinet when not in use.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
In the Two-Year-old room, Cert rep observed an un-labelled spray bottle that was determined to contain a mixture of an unidentified orange liquid soap and water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “All soap/water sprays are labeled with specific ingredients and mixture ratio.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
No records in the facility documenting that Emergency Drills are conducted annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Emergency Drills will be completed annually each October.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Cert rep observed that the fire device testing log indicated test dates of 6/24/25 and then 7/25/25. Device testing was not completed timely as thirty-one calendar days passed between these two test dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “Fire Detection Devices will be tested every 30 days or less, as required. Director completed a Fire Detection Device test on 8/20//25.”
Citation Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
Staff Person #1's health assessment does not provide verification that she is free from communicable diseases and is medically able to work with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Operator has added appropriate Updated Health Assessment to Staff #1's file. Staff are to only use DHS Health assessment forms.”
Core safety Jun 17, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Staff Person #1 failed to supervise children appropriately because he was frequently distracted by cellphone use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Director will observe Staff members regularly to reinforce appropriate supervision practices at all times.”
Citation Jun 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff Person #1's file did not contain verification that Emergency Plan training was completed at the time of initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Emergency plan is sent electronically to all new staff. Emergency plan training verification training will added to staff files at the time of hire.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
Staff Person #1's health assessment does not provide verification that she is free from communicable diseases and is medically able to work with children.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Operator has added appropriate Updated Health Assessment to Staff #1's file. Staff are to only use DHS Health assessment forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Sufficient number of refrigerators 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(g)
Child lunch boxes that contained fruit, yogurt and deli meat were observed not in refrigerators in the Older preschool, Young preschool, Two's, and One's classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “Child lunch boxes were moved to a refrigerator in all classrooms.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Child #1 did not have documentation of the address and phone number of the child's physician on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “Child #1's address and phone number of the child's physician was obtained for their emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #1 and child #2 did not have documentation of enrolling parents work phone number listed on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “Phone numbers were obtained on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
Child #2 did not have documentation of an emergency contact update within a 6-month period. Last documented update was 2/13/2024
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “Child #2's emergency contact form was reviewed and updated by parent.”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
Conjoining infant and toddler bathroom sink had hot water running at 140 degrees F that is accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Water temperature was turned down two levels on water heater. Company is requesting tool and calibration of readings from bathroom water temperature. Completed a reading prior to opening (claiming 110 will need documentation DHS is now stating water temperature is now reading 140. Changes were not…”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Mildew/moisture was observed on the ceiling of the infant and toddler bathroom. The drywall and ceiling tiles were observed to be peeling and falling down.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Room was shut off for children's safety. Children were not allowed in bathroom or conjoining rooms until mold was removed. Children were not exposed to mold. As soon as leak was resent to the room was inaccessible. All unexpected repairs were completed. We are waiting for email clarification from…”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Jun 17, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jul 30, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $84.00 $84.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $67.00 $67.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $63.00 $63.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 75 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 7, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 9, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Early Impressions Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 448-6227
State certificate # CER-00246372
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Common questions

Has Early Impressions Learning Center LLC 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 Mar 24, 2026 (supervision): “It was observed in the younger two-year-old classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Early Impressions Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Early Impressions Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 9, 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 Early Impressions Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Mechanicsburg?

It is #16 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Early Impressions Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Mar 24, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Early Impressions Learning Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $84.00 for infant, $67.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Early Impressions Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Early Impressions Learning Center LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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