Emory H Markle Middle School

225 Bowman Rd, Hanover, PA 17331 · York County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Emory H Markle Middle School is a certified child care center in Hanover, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 28 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 28). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 11 centers in Hanover and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#6 of 11 centers in Hanover

2 Core-safety citations

26 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

28 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 3, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 11

Emergency preparedness 10

Background checks 2

Training & qualifications 2

Health & medication 2

Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The file for staff person #3 included a NSOR certificate which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current NSOR Certificate for staff person #3 is dated 3/6/2025 and the previous NSOR Certificate was dated 3/5/2020.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Staff person #3 has obtained a valid NSOR certificate which now resides in their staff file.”

Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR). Staff person #1 completed the required pre-service training 1/27/2026 which is after 90 days of their date of hire. Staff person #2 completed the required pre-service training 1/27/2026 which is after 90 days of their date of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Provider has required Staff persons #1 and #2 to obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR and they both currently hold valid CPR certificates.”

Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

The individual file for staff person #1 does not include verification of child care experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Verification of child care experience has been put in the file of Staff Person #1.”

Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21

The facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “The facility emergency plan has been revised to include continuity of care and includes explanation that in the event the school building is not able to house students' services will be discontinued until repairs can be made.”

Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The facility does not provide to the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “We have revised our EOP information letter to parents to include the components of shelter and lockdown, evacuation, method of contact, method to inform parents and emergency is over and how to unite and accommodations for students who need accommodations.”

Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)

The trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement is not contained in a lidded trash receptacle.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “At the conclusion of the inspection staff informed me that we use the trash can in the bathroom that is lined and has a proper lid for contaminated waste. However, we will add a small trash can to our cafeteria room that is lined and lidded as an extra precaution to have in the event there is…”

Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

The facility's emergency plan does not provide a plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “The facility emergency plan has been revised to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The revised plan had been uploaded to our website at yorkadamtennis.org”

Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21

The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “We require all staff to have safety training that teaches the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. We also asked staff to review this policy and sign that they have reviewed and understand to ensure the safety of all our students.”

Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)

The facility's parent handbook does not include supervision policies.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “The family handbook has been revised to include supervision policies and the handbook includes general daily schedule, hours or care, fees and supervision policy. The revised handbook has been uploaded to the website at yorkadamstennis.org”

Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)

Individual files for children #1 - #10 included the original fee agreement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2023): “All enrolled parents have been provided the original copy of the financial agreement. Copies of financial agreements have been placed in each enrolled child's file.”

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Core safety Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The file for facility person #2 and #6 did not include FBI clearances results. The file for facility person #3 and #4 did not include current DHS FBI clearance results, clearances on file were PDE results. The file for facility person #6 did not include NSOR verification results. The file for facility person #5 did not have mandated reporter training on file. The file for facility person #6 did not have current mandated reporter training on file, training on file was dated 10/31/2015. (DOH on code sheet).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “This Fall we received a new DHS representative and she instructed us at inspection time that the new clearances were required now. The file for facility person #5 now contains the mandated reporter training and we are attaching the document as evidence. As stated previously Facility #6 is no longer…”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)

It was observed that the facility emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “We have rewritten our EOP's to include more detailed instructions that cell phones would be used to call parents in the case of an emergency and advise them of additional instructions. We have added detail to all of the sections trying to make this clearer. and will include the rewritten document…”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)

It was observed that the facility emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The facility did not provide to the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “The facility communicated to parents of the existence of the EOP in the parent handbook. The facility will send a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures by April 30, 2022, and will continue to send a letter each year.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

It was observed that the file for facility person #1 did not have a current health assessment on file, health assessment was dated 12/1/2015. It was observed that the file for facility person #5 did not have a current health assessment on file, health assessment was dated 6/4/2018. It was observed that the file for facility person #6 did not have a health assessment on file conducted within 12 months of hire or subsequent health assessments. (DOH on code sheet).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “Facility person #1 last health assessment was 12/03/20 which was not in the file at time of inspection but is now on file. Facility person #1 informed DHS representative on 2/21/22 off appointment scheduled for 4/20/2022. Updated health form is included as evidence. Facility person #5 current…”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

It was observed that the file for facility #6 did not have tuberculosis results on file currently or at initial employment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “As mentioned earlier there is no staff person #6, they are no longer employed at the facility.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

It was observed that the facility did not conduct and document annual emergency drills at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “An emergency drill was conducted and documented as such on the fire drill log. We are attaching evidence of these drills with this submission.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)

It was observed that the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “YACTA will add accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down to the facility emergency plan.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)

It was observed that the facility emergency plan did not provide for evacuation of children from the building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premise.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “We have rewritten our EOP's and will include the rewritten document for review and acceptance. In the rewritten document we have included additional detail on evacuation procedures to include our ability to be inside the South Western high school should we need to evacuate EHMMS. It also includes 2…”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “The operator did send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency but has repeated this action as of 4/25/2022.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

It was observed that the agreements on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “The operator has signed all financial agreements for payment for all children.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

It was observed that the agreements on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “The name of the children's physicians including name, address and telephone number did not reside on the emergency contact form. We have updated these forms and included this information.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

It was observed that the emergency contacts on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care which is required prior to admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “The emergency medical care line on the emergency contact forms for our clients are all now signed by parents. Evidence of these updated forms and of the new form for next year is included.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

It was observed that the emergency contacts on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not updated once in a 6-month period.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “The clients were asked to review all information included in their applications including the emergency contact form and their signature was on the first page of the application for this review and not on the emergency form itself. We had each parent sign stating they had reviewed the emergency…”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)

It was observed that the emergency contacts on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “The signature for parental consent of administration of medication was contained inside the application and not on the emergency contact form itself. We have had parents sign on the emergency contact form now indicating this permission.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

It was observed that the emergency contacts on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “The permission for minor first-aid procedures was included in the application but not on the emergency contact form. We have received signatures for this permission from our parents on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

It was observed that the file for facility person #6 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2022): “Staff person #6 is no longer employed at the facility.”

Citation Feb 25, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)

The file for facility person #6 (DOH on code sheet) did not include health and safety professional development training in the topics under subsection (f).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “Facility Person #6 no longer is employed as a substitute teacher in the afterschool program.”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$16.00	$16.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$16.00	$16.00

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 —

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through May 2, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 22, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator York Adams Community Tennis Association

Hours Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (717) 797-5891

State certificate # CER-00253084

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Common questions

Has Emory H Markle Middle School 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 Feb 3, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #3 included a NSOR certificate which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current NSOR Certificate for staff person #3 is dated 3/6/2025 and the previous NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Emory H Markle Middle School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Emory H Markle Middle School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Emory H Markle Middle School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 22, 2026. 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 Emory H Markle Middle School compare with other daycares in Hanover?

It is #6 of 11 centers in Hanover by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Emory H Markle Middle School last inspected?

Feb 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Emory H Markle Middle School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $16.00 for young school-age, $16.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Emory H Markle Middle School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is York Adams Community Tennis Association.

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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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