Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek
Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek is a certified child care center in Elizabethtown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 6 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (2 of 6). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The adult health assessment for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) dated 7/24/2025 indicates they are cleared to participate in sports; however, it does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination nor does it include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the time of inspection, the trash can in the school age space did not have a lid.
During the time of inspection, homework was not written on the facilities daily schedule.
It was observed that staff #2 resided in New York State within the last 5 years and did not have the required out of state clearances.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
It was observed at the time of inspection the lifeguard (staff #1) for the younger school age children was under the pavilion, with their back turned to the pool, attending to the needs of another child.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $35.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek 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 May 14, 2024 (background checks): “It was observed that staff #2 resided in New York State within the last 5 years and did not have the required out of state clearances.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 3, 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 Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek compare with other daycares in Elizabethtown?
It is #2 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek last inspected?
May 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Gears Kids Center at Bear Creek?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Gears.
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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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