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Keystone Early Learning Center

400 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120 · Dauphin County
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Keystone Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 142 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 22). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #14 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #14 of 75 centers in Harrisburg
2 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Dec 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Jun 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Records & paperwork 6
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 2
Supervision 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The parent letter pertaining to the facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “TodayCare owner created a new family letter to be added to the Parent Handbook and Emergency Plan that includes the reunification of families and their children. This letter was sent and hung up in the center.”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in the older toddler classroom a container of disinfecting cleaning wipes on a low cubby accessible to children. (This was corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Center staff removed the cleaning wipes from the table and placed them in the locked cabinet about the counter space.”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
It was observed in the infant classroom a Magic Eraser, SOS scrub pad, and a liquid in a soap like pump dispenser were not in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “The Magic Eraser and SOS pad were placed in a Ziploc bag and were labeled with their contents. The Staff soap was labeled "Teacher Use Only- Soap" and labeled with its contents.”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed in the preschool classroom two area rugs in the reading corner had smooth backing creating the area rugs to be slippery on the tiled floor causing a potential tripping and/or falling hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “The preschool classroom was swept, and the carpet was taped down with double-sided carpet tape.”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
The health report on file for child #1 did not include a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Center management contacted the mother of child #1 and informed her that a physician's signature was missing on the health report and would be required. Child # 1's mom provided an updated health report with the physician's name and stamp on 6.23.2025”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
A medication log for child #5 has not been established by the operator for a prescription medication on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Center management contacted the mother of child #5 and explained that there was missing information for a rescue medication in the classroom and that the doctor's note and prescription would need to be provided. A call was placed to the pediatrician and the required medication log and prescription…”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2 did not complete the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for staff person #2 is dated 3/27/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Staff will be required at hiring to acknowledge that they are responsible for completing the required CPR and First Aid training, even if Center Director is unable to schedule a training for them and without the former approved OCEDL approved codes to cover the cost. All center staff will complete…”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The individual files for children #1, #2, and #4 contain the original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Center management updated the filing system and placed the wording "original" and "copy" on center documents. Original agreements for children #1, #2 and #4 have been provided to parents and a copy has been placed in individual child files”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact for child #1 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Center management contacted the mother of child #1 and explained that the Emergency Contact was missing information and that the form must be corrected during pick-up. Child #1's mom added the missing information.”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact for child #4 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Center management contacted the parents of child #4 and explained that required information was missing from the Emergency Contact and would need to be corrected during pick-up. Mom of child #4 included the address and phone number of herself and her husband.”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The emergency contacts for children #2, #3, and #4 have not been update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Families were contacted and informed to update enrollment contracts and emergency contact forms.”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
The individual file for staff person #1 does not include a written report of an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Staff #1 was spoken to by center director and explained that her health report was missing the checkmarks of the physician for her health report but that her TB test was verified. Staff #1 sent her health report to her physician and had that form signed off on.”
Core safety Nov 22, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
It was observed in the older toddler and the younger toddler classrooms, sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess toddlers while sleeping on nap mats.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2025): “Center staff will ensure that each classroom is in ratio, including nap time, being able to see and hear the children at all times. Staff will rearrange classroom furniture to see children from all angles of the classroom. Center staffed removed one of the sound machines from the classroom in…”
Citation Nov 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in the older toddler classroom, Swiffer Wet pads, disinfecting cleaning wipes, and floor cleaner were stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2025): “Center staff were provided with a list for each classroom that describes where to locate cleaning supplies, emergency binders and OTC medications. Staff then walked through the classrooms to ensure that they knew where to find and put things away correctly. Staff were reminded to lock all cabinets.…”
Citation Nov 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 11/24/24 and the previous training was completed on 9/30/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2025): “Staff person #1 has completed mandated reporter training and placed in into the individual staff file.”
Follow-up Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Continued Non-Compliance: On 6/20/24 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 7/11/24. On 7/29/24 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1 and #3 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2024): “Keystone will ensure that each employee will have a completed CPR and First Aid within 90 days of their hire date, even if the employee has to pay for the training themselves and always abide by the correction plan dates. Staff #1 and # have completed the pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff person #5 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate is dated 3/6/24 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 12/23/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Moving forward, Center Director and Assistant Director will ensure that all staff persons have completed CPR and First aid training before it expires and that a copy of the most current certification is provided to keep in staff files. It was communicated that CPR and First Aid is required for job…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #1 and #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date 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 (not implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Center staff will always have CPR and First Aid completed within 90 days of their hire date. When CPR and First Aid have been completed, a copy will be placed into staff files as a way to ensure that the safety of children in care remain the priority and that Center Director is maintaining staff…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Individual files for staff persons #2 and #4 do not include an initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Center staff #2 went to the physician and got a health assessment including tuberculin skin test and brought it back on 6.23.24 to have in their staff file. Center staff #4 went to Wellspan and got a copy of their health assessment including tuberculin skin test that was completed on 1.23.23 to…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
It was observed in the older toddler and preschool classrooms that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “Furniture will be moved daily to ensure adequate supervision.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed that a storage closet door in the hallway area where cleaning supplies were stored, was open and accessible to children. (corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “The storage room door is locked and a key is placed above it kitchen door, out of the children's reach. Staff were told at our staff meeting to use the key to open the door and to immediately relock the door before the key is returned. The door will also be checked regularly to maintain compliance.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed that the door to the kitchen with a working stove was open and the area was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “The kitchen door is locked and a key is placed beside the door, out of the reach of children. Staff were told at our staff meeting to use the key to open the door and to immediately relock the door before the key is returned. The door will also be checked regularly to maintain compliance.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
It was observed in the toddler classroom, multiple sensory bottles containing objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch had lids that were removeable and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Plastic grocery bags were observed in the cubby area accessible to toddlers. (corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “The sensory bottles were reglued and double checked prior to placing them back in the classroom. Plastic bags are now being placed in the bathroom out of reach of children and a note will be placed on cubies for parents to take soiled clothing.”

“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) $56.30 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $56.30 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $54.30 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $52.40 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 —

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.

About this center

Capacity 142 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Aug 30, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Keystone Early Learning Center Association
Hours Monday–Friday 7:15 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 783-3842
State certificate # CER-00259099
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Common questions

Has Keystone Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Nov 22, 2024 (supervision): “It was observed in the older toddler and the younger toddler classrooms, sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess toddlers…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Keystone Early Learning Center?

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

What is Keystone Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Aug 30, 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 Keystone Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?

It is tied for #14 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Keystone Early Learning Center last inspected?

Jun 23, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Keystone Early Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $56.30 for newborn, $56.30 for infant, $54.30 for young toddler, $52.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Keystone Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Keystone Early Learning Center Association.

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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