Gears Kids Center at East High
Gears Kids Center at East High 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 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for health & medication (2 of 4). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The health assessment for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) was not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by health assessments dated 3/28/2024 and 4/7/2026.
Staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.
The first-aid kit for the younger school-age children did not contain tape.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's EpiPen was not in the original container and did not have a label that identified the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
“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.) | $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 East High had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Gears Kids Center at East High?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Gears Kids Center at East High 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 East High’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 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 East High compare with other daycares in Elizabethtown?
It is #1 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Gears Kids Center at East High last inspected?
May 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Gears Kids Center at East High cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Gears Kids Center at East High?
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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