Keystone Early Learning Center
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.
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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.
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)
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.
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.
The health report on file for child #1 did not include a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
A medication log for child #5 has not been established by the operator for a prescription medication on site.
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.
The individual files for children #1, #2, and #4 contain the original agreement.
The emergency contact for child #1 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact for child #4 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
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.
The individual file for staff person #1 does not include a written report of an initial health assessment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
It was observed that the door to the kitchen with a working stove was open and the area was accessible to children.
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)
“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
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.
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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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