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Inspire Early Education · 4075 E Market St, York

4075 E Market St, York, PA 17402 · York County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Inspire Early Education is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 121 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 18 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 18). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #28 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
#28 of 43 centers in York
1 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
3 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2024 · 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 9
Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 3
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
In the Bumble Bees room, Cert Rep observed a Snake Plant, aka Dracaena trifasciata, that was accessible to children in care. The Snake Plant is toxic to humans. (This was corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “The plant was removed from the classroom immediately upon finding out it was mildly toxic to humans if ingested.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Butterflies room, Cert Rep observed an area of the wall that was stained with crayon and paint. (This was corrected on site) Also in the Butterflies room, Cert Rep observed a blue fabric awning, on a kitchen playset, that was stained with a reddish, orange dried substance. (This was corrected on site) In the Grasshoppers room, Cert Rep observed a ceiling vent that was covered with a significant amount of dust. In the Spiders room, Cert Rep observed an area of wall that was stained with crayon and paint. (This was corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “The wall in the Young Toddler Room was cleaned with soapy water and a magic eraser removing the crayon and paint mark upon request.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the Pre-School Outdoor play area, Cert Rep observed a plastic, pink, playhouse with holes on the windowsill. This damaged area is a potential a cutting or pinching hazard to children in care. Also in the Pre-School Outdoor play area, Cert Rep observed a small, plastic kitchen play set with a broken-off plastic faucet. This broken faucet is a potential cutting hazard to children in care. In the Toddler Outdoor play area, Cert Rep observed three plastic coupe cars each with a pair of metal front tire mounting supports/shocks extending vertically beyond/through the hood of each car. In each of the areas where the metal rod pierced the hood was a gap that is a potential pinching hazard to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “The windowsill on the pink playhouse was repaired with tape to prevent potential cutting or pinching hazards to children in care. This was repaired at the time of inspection. The small plastic kitchen was removed from the playground and discarded. The three cozy coupe cars were repaired with tape…”
Citation Jul 15, 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)
During the fire detection device testing, Cert Rep observed that the fire detection devices were not interconnected. Facility staff was able to provide documentation of annual testing from a fire safety profession or proof of purchase of an interconnected system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “Facility provided physical demonstration of a working interconnected fire detection system for Cert Rep upon request.”
Citation Aug 29, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
Documentation of an incident report was not on file at the facility for child 1
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2025): “Incident reports will be on file for any accidents, injuries and illnesses. The original report will be given to the parent the day of the incident. The second copy of the report will be kept at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report will be kept at the facility in the…”
Core safety Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member 2, expired on 2/7/25 and was updated on 2/8/25. Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 3, expired on 2/10/25 and was updated on 2/12/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Staff person 2's FBI clearance that expired on 2/7/25 was completed and in their file prior to their return to work on 2/8/25. Staff person number 3's child abuse clearance was updated and on file.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were two ceiling tiles with water marks on them in the Spiders classroom. The floor in the indoor play space was visibly dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Ceiling tiles were inspected and found to be in good repair. It was determined that condensation from the HVAC unit had dropped onto the tile causing the water mark. The perimeter of the floor in the play space was vacuumed and cleaned.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a small pebble in the indoor play space used by the toddlers. The pebble was removed during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The pebble was removed from the play space during inspection.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(3)
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, did not include a physical examination or an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “Staff member 1 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, did not include a physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “Staff member 1 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The complete address for Child 1's physician was included on the emergency contact form at the time of inspection.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Butterflies classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The emergency transportation plan was posted to the Butterflies bulletin board at the time of inspection.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the infant classroom had a water mark on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “The lightly marked ceiling tile was replaced. The area was checked to ensure there was no active leak.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the glass pane in the Spider classroom did not have a visual strip or other visual identification on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “Window clings were placed on the glass panes in the spider classroom at eye level of the children.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the climber in the Butterfly classroom was dirty and a mat that the children used to play on was ripped. The mat was removed during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “The mat was removed and discarded during the inspection. The climber was thoroughly vacuumed and wiped.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash can used for disposing diapers in the infant classroom had a child lock on it which prevented it from being hands-free. The child safety lock was removed during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “The child safety lock was removed from the trash can immediately.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
Documentation of the letter that the parents receive about the emergency evacuation plan, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “The letter that the parents receive about emergency evacuations was updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions if necessary.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Documentation of the emergency contact on file for child 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “Child 1's emergency contact form was updated to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated to whom the child may be released.”

“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 Aug 29, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation 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.

About this center

Capacity 121 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 14, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Inspire Early Education LTD
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260049
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Common questions

Has Inspire Early Education 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 Jul 14, 2025 (background checks): “Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member 2, expired on 2/7/25 and was updated on 2/8/25. Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 3, expired on 2/10/25 and was updated on…” 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 1 complaint investigation 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 2, effective Oct 14, 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 Inspire Early Education compare with other daycares in York?

It is #28 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?

Jul 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

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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