Inspire Early Education · 391 Schaffner Dr, Harrisburg
Inspire Early Education is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 85 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 12 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #9 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 had a Child Abuse clearance on file dated 3/10/26 after the first day caring for children dated 3/9/26. Staff persons must have all CPSL required clearances prior to the first day caring for children.
Staff person #1 did not obtain an updated NSOR Certificate within 60-months. The previous NSOR Certificate on file is dated 1/20/2020, and the current NSOR Certificate on file is dated 4/22/25.
It was observed that the ceiling vents were dirty in the 1-year-old classroom, and 2-year-old classroom. It ws observed that the wall vent in the summer/SACC room was dirty.
It was observed that there was a spot of peeling paint on the left wall in the Pre-K 4-5-year old room. CORRECTED ON SITE WITH TAPE.
Staff person #1 did not obtain an updated health assessment within 24-months. The previous health assessment on file is dated 2/20/22 and the current health assessment is dated 3/18/24.
It was observed on 10/31/2024 in the 2's classroom small pieces of chalk, crayons and marker lids are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
It was observed in the Gross Motor space and the Infant classroom that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone in the facility.
It was observed in the Young Preschool, Preschool and Toddler classrooms that there was not a handwashing sign posted at each toilet and sink in the classroom bathrooms.
It was observed in the PreK classroom that there was not a hands-free, lidded trash can in the bathroom.
It was observed that there was not a written plan of daily activities posted in the gross motor space.
It was observed in the gross motor space that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space.
Staff:Child ratio was observed to be in non-complaince on 1/24/2023. It was observed in the Toddler classroom that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were in a classroom with 5 one-year-old children and 7 two-year-old children.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $74.40 | $57.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.00 | $56.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $71.00 | $56.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.00 | $53.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.40 | $30.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.40 | $30.80 |
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 Inspire Early Education had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 29, 2026 (background checks): “Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 had a Child Abuse clearance on file dated 3/10/26 after the first day caring for children dated 3/9/26. Staff persons must have all CPSL required…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Inspire Early Education?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Inspire Early Education since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Inspire Early Education’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 27, 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 Inspire Early Education compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?
It is tied for #9 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Inspire Early Education last inspected?
May 29, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Inspire Early Education cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.40 for infant, $71.00 for young toddler, $71.00 for older toddler, $69.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Inspire Early Education?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Inspire Early Education LTD.
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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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