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Inspire Early Education · 2498 W Philadelphia St, York

2498 W Philadelphia St, York, PA 17404 · York County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 3

Inspire Early Education is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 54 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 54). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 43 centers in York and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #26 of 43 centers in York
5 Core-safety citations
49 Other citations
9 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
54 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Dec 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 18
Health & medication 14
Records & paperwork 10
Training & qualifications 6
Supervision 2
Background checks 2
Food & feeding 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed that in the 2's classroom an air freshener was in an unlocked cabinet and in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “Day of the inspection the violation was corrected. The cabinet was locked when observed it was opened and remained closed at all time throughout each day after use.”
Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed once a day 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(a)
It was observed that the trash can on playground #2 was not emptied daily.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “After discussion about citations, the trash can was removed and thrown away. Classroom teachers are reminded daily before the end of their shift to change out the bag to a fresh one.”
Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the 2's classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, toys, the inside of the plastic bins, rainbow mat, changing table, rugs, the mat in the calm down cube, and the walls and baseboards. In the pre-k classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: vents and carpets. In the pre-k bathroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the baseboards, doors, stool, and potty seat. The toilet seats on both toilets had excessive discoloration. In the YT classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, toys, babydolls, the plexiglass and carpet on the climbing structure, the inside of the plastic bins, the sink in the play kitchen had a crack and was missing a corner, rainbow mat, changing table, rugs, and the walls and baseboards. In the PS-2 classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, cradle, toys, the inside of the plastic bins, rugs, the mat in the calm down cube, and the walls and baseboards. In the PS-2 bathroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the baseboards, walls, doors, and stool. In the PS-1 classroom, the following…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “The Center Director reached out to the facilities director in hopes of getting a professional cleaner in to maintain weekly cleanliness on things such as baseboards, walls, rugs and floors etc. In the meantime, classroom teachers were and will be giving weekly a todo list in regards of what needs…”
Core safety Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
It was observed that staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were unable to name all children in their care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Staff are subject to supervision checks every hour until further notice. Staff were also given a coaching meeting and will be required to complete or update at least 1 supervision training on BKC.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
It was observed that in the older toddler classroom the children had access to rocks that had a diameter of less than one inch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “On the day of the visit, the violation was corrected on site, the classroom teachers remove the rocks from the lesson and placed them into the teacher cabinet out of children reach.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire detection system log showed that the fire system was not tested at least every 30 days. 7/1/25-8/1/25 (31 days) 8/1/25-9/1/25 (31 days) 10/1/25-11/1/25 (31 days) 12/1/25-1/2/26 (32 days) 1/2/26-2/2/26 (31 days)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “The center director will conduct a fire drill system test every 30 days. The test will be prescheduled to hit the 30 day mark or before so no disruptions occur.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
An outlet to the left of the sink in the Older Toddler Room was uncovered (corrected on-site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Outlet cover was corrected on-site with proper covering day of the inspection.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
There were no Handwashing Signs posted at the toilets and sink in the Young Toddler Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Handwashing signs were posted in the bathrooms and above all toilets.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Equipment on the Preschool Playground was found to be dirty or in poor repair as follows: The wooden sensory bin lid was peeling. An empty cup and straw were on top of the lid. The yellow sensory bin was full of dirty water and did not have a lid. The trash can the following items on top; an empty, wet tissue box, wet napkins, and a pack of cookies. The trash can was full of trash and flies were all around it. A nap cot used by Child #3 in the PreK/SA Room, had broken, peeling plastic on the corner of it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “On the playground the wooden sensory bin was thrown away in the dumpster. Day of the inspection and corrected on site, all thing listed below were fixed: emptying the yellow bin, throwing away the empty cup, straw and wet items from rain. Also throwing away the pack of cookies. The trash was then…”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Rest cots in the PreK/SA Room, were not labeled correctly for the use of a specific child and only used by the specific child. Some of the cots had names while some had faded numbers, with some cots having 2 numbers, and there was no cot chart showing which cot was assigned to each child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “A cot chart was created for the classroom showing which number cot is assigned to which child. All classrooms will have appropriate labeled rest equipment used for a specific child used only for said child.”
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Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The health report (dated 1/8/25) for Child #1, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. That question was not checked/answered by the health care practitioner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Child #1's parents sent in a note from the DR saying said child is clear to be in childcare.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Original container/Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(3)
Medication for Child #2, was not in the original prescription container with a label that identifies the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “When Child #2 returned to care, the child had an automatic pump for the insulin so that when staff check the child's levels on the ipad, they push a button to have the insulin automatically delivered through the pod that is on the child. There is no medication that the staff handle directly, so…”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
Staff Person #3 reportedly administered medication for Child #2 on 6/5/25 without written instructions from the medical practitioner who prescribed the medicine. There was no medication log filled out by the parent, or by staff who had administered the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Parent of child #3 obtained medical care plan from the Dr. Medication log was filled out by the parent and the staff complete and sign the log each time they administer the insulin through the pump, via the ipad.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
Medication for Child #2 was observed in a small bag inside of the child's backpack, which was hanging in the child's cubby in the classroom where it was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Day of inspection, staff placed the medication above the teacher cabinet out of reach of children.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
There was no medication log filled out by the parent, giving consent to administer medication to Child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Day of inspection parent of child #2 returned medication log and documentation was put with medication.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
There was no Medication Log at the facility for medication that had been administered to Child #2. When medication is administered at the facility, a Medication Log must be established and maintained. The Log must include all items in 3270.133 (7)(i) through .133 (7)(viii).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Day of inspection parent of child #2 returned medication log and documentation was put with medication.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff Person #1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file expiring 5/11/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR is not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Staff person #1 completed the next available class on 6/14/25, the staff member now has an updated document for Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file. Staff Person #1 was supervised by another staff member at all times until the training was completed.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
The Daily Routine/Schedule was not posted in the PreK/SA Room (corrected on-site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “During inspection, the daily schedule was posted, the schedule will remain posted at all times.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. Documentation on file only showed that 2 hours of annual training was completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Staff #2 completed all necessary annual childcare training hours and now had all 12 required hours.”
Core safety Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2, did not contain current clearances as follows: Staff Person #1 did not have a current NSOR clearance (dated 1/30/20) or State Police clearance (dated 2/21/20) and was observed working alone with children. Staff Person #2 did not have a current NSOR clearance (dated 1/30/20) and was observed working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Staff were removed from the classroom on site when documents were seen as not current. Both staff members submitted verification paperwork and either the results or submission paperwork was emailed to the centers state rep. Both staff were not permitted to work in the classroom, be counted in ratio…”
Core safety Dec 10, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 12/2/2024 child #1 was left alone on the outdoor play space, unsupervised for a period of approximately 6 - 8 minutes. At the time of the supervision lapse, staff #1 had 6 older toddlers in her care group and staff #2 had 5 younger and older toddlers in her care group, which included child #1. When lining up to come inside, both staff counted the total number of children. Staff did not recount or check for all children when they arrived back in the classroom. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not know child #1 was missing until they were returned to the group by the child's parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Primary care groups have been established in each classroom by using supervision face-to-name cards, supervision primary group count sheets for a period of 3 months, and the Director and AD are doing hourly face to name checks.”
Citation Nov 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Sunscreen and diaper creams were accessible to children in a cabinet under the changing table in the Infant Room (corrected on-site). Hand sanitizer was accessible on a low shelf in the Prekdg room (corrected on-site) as well as on play equipment on the Toddler Playground (corrected on-site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “This violation was corrected on site. The teacher in the Infant room moved the cleaning and any other toxic materials to an inaccessible area above the changing storage. The hand sanitizer in the Prekdg room and on the play equipment on the Toddler Playground were removed and made inaccessible.”
Citation Nov 27, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
There was no thermometer inside the refrigerator in the Infant Room (corrected on-site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “This violation was corrected on site. The thermometer was placed in the freezer of the fridge rather than the refrigerator section. On site of the inspection the thermometer was then moved from the freezer to its corrected area in the refrigerator section and indicated the temperature was under 45…”
Citation Nov 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The file for Child #1 did not include an updated health report within 6 months prior to the last one dated 11/17/23. The one submitted after that last one was dated 10/24/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Child #1 has a current, updated health report in the file. We will make sure all children's parents are completing required health report/paperwork according to the regulatory time frames we have to follow. We are setting up spreadsheets and reminder to make sure all families are aware of their…”
Citation Nov 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Staff Person #1 did not wash two of the children's hands prior to eating lunch in the Infant Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Our plan of correction is to have Staff Person #1 take another BKC training in regards of handwashing procedures in the classroom to ensure that the infants' hands are washed before serving meals and snacks and after toileting and diapering. Staff Person #1 was also re-trained on the health and…”
Citation Nov 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
Staff Person #1 did not wash her hands before serving lunch in the Infant Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Our plan of correction is to have Staff Person #1 take another BKC training in regards of handwashing procedures in the classroom to ensure that the staff person's hands and the infants' hands, are washed before serving meals and snacks and after toileting and diapering. Staff Person #1 was also…”
Follow-up Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Continued non-compliance from 11/14/23: The file for Staff 3 (who was observed working on 1/2/24), did not include the results of the NSOR clearance within the 45-day provisional hire period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Staff 3 provided her NSOR results when the center reopened on 1/4/23.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
The PreKDG room had a school age child visiting with the preschool aged children and Staff 5 had 11 children in her care group consisting of 10 preschool aged children and 1 school age child. The other staff person, Staff 8, had 6 preschool aged children in her care group (corrected on-site). The Older Toddler room had a total of 12 children which included 9 older toddlers and 3 younger toddlers. Staff 3 had 6 children in her care group that included 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. Staff 6 had 6 children in her care group that included 4 older toddlers and 2 young toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “Ratio was corrected on site/day of inspection. After informed of mix age groups children were moved around the center to maintain proper ratio. Director registered for the Existing Provider Training taking place on 1/25/24.”
Follow-up Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Continued non-compliance from 11/14/23: A crib was observed being used for a newly enrolled infant (Child 1) in the Infant Room, that was not labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “A label was created and placed on the crib for Child 1 the day of the inspection.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
The Emergency Contact Form in the classroom for Child 4 did not include Emergency Contact Persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Child 4's parent corrected said paperwork the next day they brought their child in for care.”
Citation Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms for the following children were missing info about the child's physician as follows: Child 3: No name of physician listed Child 6: No name, address and phone number of physician listed Child 7: No phone number and address of physician listed
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Childs 3, 6 and 7 parents corrected all missing information on the emergency contact forms the next day they brought their child in for care. They put (N/A) in boxes that didn't apply and filled in all necessary portions.”
Citation Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Emergency Contact Forms for Child 3, Child 4, Child 5 and Child 6 did not include information about any special needs, allergies or medical/dietary needs of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “The parents of Children 3, 4, 5 and 6 corrected the emergency contact forms the next day they brought their child in for care. They put (N/A) in boxes that didn't apply and filled in all necessary portions.”
Citation Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child 6 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “The parent of Child 6 corrected emergency contact form the next day they brought their child in for care. They filled in all necessary portions.”
Follow-up Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)/3270.181(e)
Continued non-compliance from 11/14/23: There were no Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms for newly enrolled children; Child 1 and Child 2 (Child 1: corrected on-site). The Emergency Contact Form for Child 5, that was updated on 10/6/23 on the office copy, was not copied and given to the child's classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “Child 1 Corrected on site. Child 2 was a Spanish speaking family and needed and a Spanish Emergency Contact Form to finish all required information. The Emergency Contact form was completed and submitted the next day that the child attended.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms for Child 3 and Child 6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The Emergency Contact form in the classroom for Child 7, did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “Childs 3, 6 and 7 parents corrected said paperwork next day they brought their child in for care. They put (N/A) in boxes that didn't apply and filled in all necessary portions.”
Citation Jan 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff 7 did not include two written, nonfamily references. There was only one written reference in the file (corrected on-site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “The missing reference was submitted on site and placed in staff 7's file.”
Core safety Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff 2 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance within the 45-day provisional hire period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “Staff 2 was placed on leave until NSOR paperwork was handed in. Email of correction was sent 11/17/2023 with scan of the NSOR file. Day of the inspection communication was had that staff 2 was not employed until proper paperwork was turned in.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The floors through the facility were found to be sticky and dirty. The kitchen was not adequately cleaned and the counter and sink area were cluttered with materials.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Center has changed the cleaning product used to a newly different product that does not leave a sticky residue on the floors. Kids and company hired a cleaning service that came in 12/9/23 to thoroughly clean the floors of the center.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The tables and shelving units in the classrooms throughout the facility were found to be dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “All equipment, tables and shelving are cleaned daily, after art and before and after meals. Plan of correction happened on site when teacher was notified of mess. Kids and company hired a cleaning service that came in 12/9/23 to thoroughly clean the tables and shelving of the center.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)/3270.82(i)
The bathroom in the Young Toddler Room contained a lined trash can with no lid and a lidded trash can with no liner. The bathroom in the Young Preschool Room also contained a lined trash can with no lid and a lidded trash can with no liner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “Violation was corrected day of inspection. Trash can with lids were lined and the trash cans without lids were removed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Room did not include tape. The first aid kit in the Young Preschool Room did not include scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Violation was corrected day of the inspection. Both toddler classrooms were given tape or scissors, so their first aid kits contained all components.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
The first aid kit in the Go Bag of the Young Toddler Room did not include a bottle of water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Violation was corrected day of the inspection. The water bottle was given to the YT class backpack when informed it was missing.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Floors and rugs throughout the facility were found to be dirty throughout the facility as follows: The floor in the kitchen and Older Toddler Room were dirty. Area rugs in the Older Toddler, Young Toddler, Older Preschool and Young Preschool classrooms were dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Center has changed cleaning schedule and requires all staff to sign off. Kids and company hired a cleaning service that came in 12/9/2023 to thoroughly clean the floors, carpets/rugs and classrooms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
The sinks, toilets and mirrors in the Young Toddler and Older Preschool bathrooms were found to be dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “The bathrooms were cleaned day of inspection (11/14/23), moving forward the director created cleaning schedules that are posted in each bathroom ad requires initials and signature after completion.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The climber in the Young Toddler Room was dirty and the climber carpet was stained. The dramatic play equipment was dirty in the Older Toddler Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Director and YT teacher thoroughly cleaned the climber after hours with personal recommended high traffic carpet cleaner (resolve). Dramatic play equipment was cleaned thoroughly.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
There were two cribs being used in the Infant Room for newly enrolled infants, that were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Violation was corrected day of the inspection. (11/14/23). Each crib was individually labeled with child's name and if they are able to roll.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for Child 1 did not include an updated health report within 12 months from the previous one, dated 1/20/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “Violation was corrected same week of inspection. The parent of child 1 brought in the updated health assessment, dated 11/18/23.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
A child in the Older Toddler Room was observed not washing hands after using the toilet. Staff 3 was observed using gloves, but not washing her hands between diaper changes in the Older Toddler Room. Staff 4 did not wash infant hands after diapering. She said that she uses wipes on their hands but does not wash their hands with soap and water after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Director will ensure that teacher is aware of all health and safety rules. Teachers in the OT class were required to complete a BKC training that educated them on handwashing/bathroom protocol for both children and themselves.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire drill log did not include documentation showing that the fire system was tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Fire system testing will be conducted and documented on the fire drill log, every 30 days.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The file for Child 2 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance and the child is still enrolled at the facility. The immunization list provided for the child, did not include a current influenza vaccine. The last one documented was from 10/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Child was not in care until after day of correction. Paperwork was dropped off when finished. Mother emailed flu shot exemption letter. Child will resume care 12/18/2023.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5)
Staff 1 did not have documentation of 2 years of childcare experience to accompany her HS Diploma, as required for an Assistant Group Supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “Staff member obtained two non-family references that included 2+ years of childcare experience as of 11/15/2023.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)/3270.181(e)
The Emergency Contact Forms that were present in the childcare classrooms, were not copies of the most current ones that had been updated in the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 2, 2024): “Director will make copies and place them in the classroom. They will be updated every 6 months.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff 1 did not include two written, non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “Violation was corrected day of inspection (11/14/23). Staff 1 emailed director corrections. 2 non-family references were obtained and emailed to director for documentation.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 3, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #3 did not include documentation of completion of the required 2022 1-hour Health and Safety training within the prescribed timeframe (by Dec. 30, 2022).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “Staff Persons #1 and #3 completed the 1 hr. updated 2022 health and safety training and the documentation is in their staff files.”
Citation Jan 3, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training within the past year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “Staff Person #2 transferred here from another facility and completed the annual fire safety training while at the other facility, on 8/12/22. Documentation of the training is in her staff file.”
Citation Jan 3, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff Person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS Code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “Staff Person #4 completed pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and approved curriculum. Documentation is in the staff file.”
Citation Jan 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff Person #5 contained only 1 of the 2 required written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “Staff Person #5 submitted the additional required written, nonfamily reference and it was added to her staff file.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Dec 10, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 14, 2023 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $57.40 $49.80
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $57.40 $49.80
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $55.40 $47.40
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.40 $47.40
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $53.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $47.00 $39.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $47.00 $39.60

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 83 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Feb 7, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Inspire Early Education LTD
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 792-6700
State certificate # CER-00255855
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Inspire Early Education had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 20, 2026 (supervision): “It was observed that staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were unable to name all children in their care groups.” 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 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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 3, effective Feb 7, 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 York?

It is tied for #26 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Inspire Early Education last inspected?

Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Inspire Early Education cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $57.40 for newborn, $57.40 for infant, $55.40 for young toddler, $55.40 for older toddler 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.

Certified centers nearby

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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