Inspire Early Education · 4075 E Market St, York
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.
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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)
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)
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.
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.
Documentation of an incident report was not on file at the facility for child 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the infant classroom had a water mark on it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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