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Justice Learning Center LLC

3211 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 · Dauphin County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Justice Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 93 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 22 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). All 22 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #66 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 90% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #66 of 75 centers in Harrisburg
1 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 22 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 8, 2026 · 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 6
Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 4
Food & feeding 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A witness signature was not available on the disclosure statement for staff #4. Documentation of a state police clearance was not available for staff #4. Documentation that the clearance had been applied for was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “The disclosure statement was updated with the required witness signature. The Pennsylvania State Police clearance for staff #4 was completed on 04/30/2026 and placed in the staff file.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Foam blocks that resembled Legos were observed in the toddler room. On two different occasions during the inspection staff had to remove a chunk of foam from a toddler's mouth after they took a bite of the block. Removed during inspection. A cord was observed to be accessible to children in the board room. Cord made in accessible during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Foam blocks that posed a choking hazard were removed immediately during the inspection. The cord was made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kits in rooms 102, 103.104,105,106,108, 116, 100R-3, 100R-4, 100R-5, 100R-6, 100R-7, and 100R-8 did not contain all required items. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “All first aid kits in affected rooms were immediately restocked during inspection to include required items.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles/Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3)
A hands-free, lidded trach can was not available in the diapering area in rooms 100R-4, 100R-5, 100R-6. 100R-7. Trash cans placed during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Hands-free, lidded trash cans were placed in the diapering areas during the inspection.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Loose staples were observed on a bulletin board in room 110.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Loose staples were removed immediately from the bulletin board.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in 100R-3 was observed to be set to a temperature of 50 degrees. An open container of rice in the refrigerator drawer appeared to be spoiled as evidenced by the change to a greyish/green color. Rice disposed of during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The refrigerator temperature in room 100R-3 was adjusted immediately, and spoiled rice was removed and discarded the same day.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
An inhaler was observed in the nurse's office. The inhaler did not have a box or prescription label to identity who the medication was prescribed to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “The inhaler stored in the nurse's office without proper identification was immediately removed and returned to the parent the same day.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
Staff was observed doing a diaper change in the toddler room. The staff did not wash their hands or the child's hands after the diaper change. Prior to lunch, staff #2 asked Staff #1 to use wipes to clean children's hands. Staff were informed of the regulation that children's hands be washed prior to meals and snacks. Staff washed children's hands after being prompted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Staff were re-educated on proper handwashing procedures and wash their hands after changing diapers. Children's hands are now washed before and after meals and after diaper changes.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
Staff was observed during diaper changes in the toddler room. The staff did not sanitize the diaper changing surface in between children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Staff were immediately re-educated on proper diaper changing procedures, including sanitizing the diaper changing surface between each child. Staff began following the proper sanitation procedure the same day.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Documentation of a health assessment conducted in the last 12 month, including a TB test, was not available for staff #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Staff person #4 returned to the doctor for completion of the required health assessment and TB documentation.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #3 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Staff person #3 completed the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety training on April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026. Documentation of completion was obtained and placed in the staff file.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff #1, qualified as an AGS, did not have documentation of two years of experience working with children. Staff #2, qualified as an AGS, did not have documentation of two years of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Documentation verifying required experience working with children for Staff #1 and Staff #2 was obtained and placed in the staff files.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Other standards
Promote development 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)
During the time of inspection, television programming was observed to be on in the toddler room from 9:30-10:07. The television was turned off by staff after the staff was informed that the AAP recommends zero screen time for children of this age group. TV Removed from the classroom during the visit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “The television was removed from the toddler room during the inspection.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Work addresses and phone numbers were not available on the emergency contact form for children #2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Emergency contact forms for children were reviewed and updated to include missing work addresses and phone numbers.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
Written consent for emergency medical care was not available for children # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Written consent for emergency medical care was obtained from parents/guardians for the required children, and updated forms were placed in the child files.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posed in room 102, 103, 106, 100R-3,100R-4. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “A written emergency transportation plan and staffing provisions were posted in all required classrooms during the inspection.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
Signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was not available for children #2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Parents returned updated signed consent forms for administration of minor first aid, transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading. Documentation was placed in the child files”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
No information disclosed 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(b)
Confidential information regarding child #1 was posted on a bulletin board in Suite 100L/Main Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Confidential child information that was posted on the bulletin board was immediately removed during the inspection.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Two written, non-family references were not available for staff #2 and staff #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Two written, non-family references were obtained for staff members #2 and #4 and place in their personnel files.”
Citation Jan 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed that wall plug-in air fresheners were used in the infant classrooms, behind the trash cans. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Wall plug-in air fresheners were removed immediately at the time of inspection.”
Citation Jan 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed in the infant rooms, that there are multiple water-stained ceiling tiles, above the windows.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Provider contacted building maintenance to remove the stained tiles and replace. The work is scheduled to be done on 1/19/26.”
Citation Jan 8, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
It was observed that the refrigerators on the infant and toddler side did not have thermometers. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Provider placed thermometers in each refrigerator immediately, during the inspection.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 93 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 24, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Justice Learning Center LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00258423
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Common questions

Has Justice Learning Center LLC 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 Apr 7, 2026 (background checks): “A witness signature was not available on the disclosure statement for staff #4. Documentation of a state police clearance was not available for staff #4. Documentation that the clearance had been applied for was not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Justice Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Justice Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Justice Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 24, 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 Justice Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?

It is tied for #66 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Justice Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Apr 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Justice Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Justice Learning Center LLC.

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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