Jordans Place Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 57 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 57). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #68 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was observed that the return ceiling vents are covered in dust in the older toddler room and preschool room.
Child #2 and 5's current health assessments do not include a signature by the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP that completed the form.
Staff person #1 did not renew the Mandated Reporter Training within the required timeframe. Previous Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file is dated 9/1/2020, and the current certificate on file is dated 8/5/26.
Children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's files contain the original financial agreements.
Child #1's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parents work address or work phone number.
The operator did not assure that each facility person received training regarding the emergency plan within 12 months of the previous training. Emergency plan training for staff person #2 and #3 was documented on 07/16/2025 with the previous training documented on 06/17/2024.
Observed a tub of Petroleum Jelly labeled Keep out of Reach of Children in a child's bookbag in the cubbies in the preschool room which was accessible to children.
The first aid kit located in the infant room did not have scissors, tweezer or soap. The first aid kit located in the toddler classroom did not have bandaids.
The file for child #4 did not include an updated health report within 12 months of the initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file was dated 06/12/2025 with the previous health report dated 05/15/2024.
Observed staff person #1 change a child's diaper in the infant room; staff person #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after being diapered. The child was placed into a bouncy seat immediately after being diapered.
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Observed staff person #1 place a soiled diaper into a plastic bag while changing a diaper in lieu of immediately disposing the of diaper into a hands-free covered can. Staff person #1 used their hand to open the hands-free covered trash can while discarding the bagged, soiled diaper in lieu of using the hands-free foot petal to open the lid. Staff person #1 placed the soiled
Observed staff person #1 change a child's diaper in the infant room; staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering the child. The child was placed into a bouncy seat prior to staff person #1 washing their hands.
The file for child #4 included a health report which was not on file within 60 days of their first day of attendance (see LIS code sheet). The initial health report was dated 05/15/2024.
The agreement for child #1 did not include the fee amount or the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for child #1 and #2 included child service reports (CSR), providing information to the family about the child's growth and development, which were not completed at least once every 6 months. The file for child #1 included a CSR dated 06/02/2025 with the previous report dated 08/27/2024 and no CSR in between. The file for child #2 included a CSR dated 03/26/2024 with no subsequent reports.
The emergency contact and/or agreement forms for child #1, #2, and #3 were not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6-months. The agreement form for child #1 was last reviewed on 12/09/2024 with no subsequent reviews documented. The Agreement form for child #2 was last updated on 05/19/2025 with the previous review dated 02/05/2024. The emergency contact and agreement form for child #3 was last updated on 05/03/2025 with the previous review dated 10/28/2024.
At 2:25 pm, observed child #1 (see LIS code sheet) asleep in a rocker/bouncer baby seat; the infant was not moved to a crib after falling asleep. Staff person #1 stated the infant had fallen asleep around 12:30 pm.
The file for staff person #1 included a disclosure statement which was not signed at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file included 2 disclosure statements on file which were signed 03/22/2024 and 06/12/2024.
Observed the backpack containing the first aid kit on the ground in the preschool outdoor play space which was accessible to preschool age children. Observed the backpack containing the first aid kit stuffed into the bottom of the stroller in the toddler outdoor play space which was accessible to toddlers.
Observed the first aid kit in the infant/young toddler classroom did not include a pair of scissors or tweezers.
Observed the toddler bathroom and the boy's bathroom did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
The file for child #4 included a health report which was not updated within 12 months of the previous health report. The file included a current health report dated 09/18/2023 with the previous health report dated 05/04/2022.
Observed staff person #1 used diaper wipes to wipe the hands of the young toddler in care in lieu of handwashing before eating lunch.
The manufacturers' instructions for the booster seats were not kept in the van used to transport young school age children
The child service report, providing information to the family about the child's growth and development, for child #4 was not completed within 6 months of the previous report. The current report on file was completed on 03/06/2024 with the previous report completed on 07/26/2023.
The agreement for child #2 and #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2, #3 and #4 was not updated by a parent at least once every 6 months. The emergency contact information and agreement for child #2 has not been reviewed by a parent within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The most recent review of the emergency contact information for child #3 was completed on 06/10/2024 with the previous review completed on 11/06/2023 and the financial agreement was completed 06/10/2024 with the previous review completed on 09/18/2023. The most recent review of the emergency contact information for child #3 was completed on 11/13/2023 with no subsequent review documented. The most recent review of the financial agreement, which was not signed by the parent, was completed on 06/8/2024 with the previous review completed on 07/27/2023.
At 11:40 am, staff person #1 left a group of 4 school-age children alone in the school-age classroom. Staff person #2 was preparing meals in the kitchen and neither staff person was physically present with the children in which they were able to see, hear, direct and assess the children from their location.
Observed electrical outlets in the school-age classroom which lacked protective receptacle covers while preschool age children were receiving care in the classroom.
Observed the hot water temperature of the sinks used by children in the Ladies and Men's restrooms reached temperatures between 119° - 120° F.
Observed exposed bolts on the corners of the wooden boards on the lower portion of the fence next to the gate.
Observed during lunchtime, 2 older toddlers seated in a Three Seat (Bucket) Toddler Table with the age recommendation of 5 - 24 months. Observed the center bucket seat did not have a safety strap.
The file for child #2 and #3 did not have an updated health report within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The most recent health report on file for child #2 was dated 04/21/2022 with no subsequent health report on file. The current health report on file for child #3 was dated 03/15/2023 with the previous health report dated 10/12/2021.
The health report on file for child #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The operator did not receive an initial health report for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) within 60 days of attendance; an initial help report is not on file.
The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child. A statement referencing "all in handbook" was written on each agreement. A child service report, providing information to the family about the child's growth and development was not completed at least once every 6 months for child #2 and #3 (see LIS code sheet). The most recent Child Service report on file for child #2 was completed on 07/26/2023 with no previous Child Service Reports on file. The most recent Child Service report on file for child #3 was completed on 07/25/2023 with the previous Child Service Reports completed on 08/17/2022 and 12/13/2021.
The agreement for child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information was not present for all of the children receiving care on the preschool/school-age playground. Emergency contact information was missing for 3 of the children.
The agreement form for child #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not reviewed at least once every 6 months. The agreement for child #2 was reviewed on 06/14/2023 with the previous review on 06/14/2022. The agreement for child #3 was reviewed on 07/27/2023 with the previous review on 08/01/2022. The agreement for child #4 was last reviewed on 08/12/2022 with no subsequent review documented. The agreement for child #5 was reviewed on 07/27/2023 with the previous review on 07/13/2022.
The file for staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references. At the time of the inspection, only one reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, was on file.
The annual review of the emergency plan conducted in 07/2022 with staff #1, #2, #3 and #4, was not documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
Observed bolts on the fence surrounding the playground which were not cut or covered creating a visible hazard.
The boys/men's bathroom at the front of the lobby, used by children and staff did not have hand-washing signs posted at each toilet/urinal and sinks.
Observed a shelf which was not anchored to the wall to prevent a tip hazard in the preschool classroom; a flat screen TV on top of a shelf was also not anchored to prevent a fall/tip hazard.
The refrigerator located in the Infant/Young toddler classroom did not contain an operating thermometer. The thermometer located in the refrigerator located in the school-age classroom/cafeteria was not operating properly, the temperature was unable to be read.
Observed the children were served lunch on Styrofoam plates.
The health report for child #1 was not updated every 6 months for an infant or young toddler; the most recent health report on file was dated 04/16/2021. The health report for child #2 was not updated every 6 months for an infant or young toddler; the most recent health report on file was dated 02/23/2022.
The health report for child #4 was not updated every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child; the most recent health assessment on file was dated 08/19/2021.
The file for child #2, a 12 month old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a third PCV13 immunization. The file for child #3, a 3-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #5, a 4-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.
The files for staff person #1 and #2, included a staff health assessment which was not updated at least once every 24 months; the most recent health assessment for staff person #1 and #2 was completed on 08/16/2022 with the previous health assessment dated 03/24/2020.
The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information was not present in the toddler classroom for child #1 while receiving care in the space.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the preschool classroom.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $95.00 | $90.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $95.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $95.00 | $90.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $95.00 | $90.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $95.00 | $75.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $85.00 | $85.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Jordans Place Daycare LLC 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 Aug 26, 2024 (sleep safety): “At 2:25 pm, observed child #1 (see LIS code sheet) asleep in a rocker/bouncer baby seat; the infant was not moved to a crib after falling asleep. Staff person #1 stated the infant had fallen asleep around 12:30 pm.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Jordans Place Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Jordans Place Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Jordans Place Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 11, 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 Jordans Place Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?
It is #68 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Jordans Place Daycare LLC last inspected?
Aug 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Jordans Place Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $95.00 for newborn, $95.00 for infant, $95.00 for young toddler, $95.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Jordans Place Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Janet Simmons.
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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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