Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a certified child care center in Camp Hill, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (3 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 21 centers in Camp Hill and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
It was observed at the time of inspection the provider did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
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 staff #1's Pennsylvania State Police Clearance was not the required certificate as per the CPSL.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's record did not contain a complete health report.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 was rehired on 10-3-22 and did not have a health assessment completed within the last 12 months.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's record did not contain a health report.
The facility's emergency plan's letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include an explanation of the lockdown plan as required
“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.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
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 Highland Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Dec 6, 2022 (background checks): “It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's Pennsylvania State Police Clearance was not the required certificate as per the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Highland Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Highland Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Highland Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 2019. 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 Highland Elementary School compare with other daycares in Camp Hill?
It is #3 of 21 centers in Camp Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Highland Elementary School last inspected?
Dec 4, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Highland Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $20.00 for young school-age, $20.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Highland Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Best Friends Day Care Center LLC.
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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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