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Keystone Kids Early Learning Center

140 Fairview Ct, New Freedom, PA 17349 · York County
4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Keystone Kids Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in New Freedom, PA, with capacity for 207 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 38 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 38). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #57 of 105 centers in York County and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #57 of 105 centers in York County
6 Core-safety citations
32 Other citations
9 Inspections
4 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 13 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 22, 2022 · 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 15
Health & medication 6
Staff ratios 3
Training & qualifications 3
Records & paperwork 2
Food & feeding 2
Other standards 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the time of inspection, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in the power strip in the Nittany Lions classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “The outlets were covered during the inspection.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle of cleaning spray and a bottle of Aveeno lotion were accessible to children in the Nittany Lions classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “The cleaning spray bottle and the bottle of Aveeno were put out of reach of children during the inspection.”
Citation Feb 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a plastic container containing blocks was broken with sharp edges in the Great Dane classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “The broken container was removed from the classroom at the time of inspection.”
Citation Jan 2, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
No information disclosed 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(b)
Information concerning a child was disclosed to another child's parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Keystone Kids staff will refrain from sharing information/details about a child to anyone other than that child's parent, if and when is necessary.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
Wholesome 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(a)
While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that there was expired milk in the Steam Engines classroom. The milk was discarded during the investigation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2024): “Disposed of expired food/beverage. Fixed upon inspection.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Complaint investigation Other standards
General Health and Safety/Promote development 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.111(c)
While conducting a complaint investigation, the Director stated that a child's soiled clothing with fecal matter on them were put into another child's bookbag on two separate occasions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2024): “Labeled all cubby hooks with children's names, labeled all children's backpacks with their names so that belongings don't get mixed up.”
Citation Feb 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the drywall was peeling behind the sink of the Nittany Lions bathroom. The drywall was covered with tape during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “The drywall was covered with tape during the inspection.”
Citation Feb 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the toilet lid was broken on the toilet in the Mountain Laurels bathroom. The broken toilet lid was removed during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “The broken toilet lid was removed during the inspection. A new one was ordered and will be installed upon arrival.”
Citation Feb 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were four broken/cracked lids to the plastic bins containing toys that the children play with in the Fire Flies classroom. The broken/cracked lids were removed during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “The broken/cracked lids were removed during the inspection.”
Citation Feb 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Special notes 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(viii)
The medication log on file for child 1 did not include special notes related to problems of administration. Special notes were added to the medication log during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “Special notes were added to the medication log during the inspection.”
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Citation Feb 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “Employee visited the site of the health assessment and had suitability verified by physican/CRNP. The health assessment is on file.”
Citation Feb 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Documentation of sending the emergency evacuation plan to the local municipality was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “Emergency evacuation plan was sent to the local emergency contact and certification representative was CC'd.”
Core safety Nov 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 was caring for seven two year olds in the Fire Flies classroom alone. Staff member 2 was caring for twelve pre school children alone in the Lions classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “When children are grouped in similar age levels, ratios will be followed according to the above ratios per age group.”
Core safety Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Staff member 1 was PQAS certified in pediatric first aid and CPR the following day.”
Core safety Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 2 was not able to identify the children in their primary care group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2024): “All staff members were reminded in each classroom the location of the primary group, how to access this information in every classroom and utilize supervision cards.”
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Other standards
Promote development 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)
While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that children were being pushed around in a stroller for approximately twenty minutes without any stimulation or interactions with staff members.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Children when being buggied will be engaged in stimulating and sensory activities such as songs, bubble blowing, story time and walks through the building with songs.”
Core safety Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
) Documentation on file for staff member 1 noted that she hasn't lived in PA for the last five years and didn't obtain all out of state clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “All out of state clearances were obtained for staff member 1.”
Citation Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle of hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the Mountain Laurels bathroom. A cleaning solution was accessible to children in the Great Danes room. Potting soil was on the floor and accessible to children in the Nittany Lions room. Cleaning solutions were accessible to children in the Phillies bathroom. Cleaning solutions were on the floor, under the sink in the kitchen area and accessible to children. All of the items were removed from accessible areas and locked up during the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “Cleaning and toxic materials will be kept out of reach of children and made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle in the Great Dane room. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “Spray bottle was labeled at the time of inspection.”
Citation Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Arts and crafts non-toxic 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(e)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint dabbers which said "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the Gray Squirrels room. These dabbers were removed and put out of reach of children during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “Paint dabbers were moved to a cabinet that wasn't accessible to children during the inspection.”
Citation Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the Gray Squirrels classroom. A piece of tape was placed over the peeling paint during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “Peeling paint was covered during the inspection.”
Citation Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
During the time of inspection, it was observed that glass didn't have a visual strip or visual identification in the Buds Room, White Tails Room, Steam Engine Room and Brooke Trouts Room and Fireflies Room. Tape was placed on all glass areas during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “A visual strip was placed on the glass in the Buds Room, White Tails Room, Steam Engine Room and Brooke Trouts Room and Fireflies Room”
Citation Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the shed located on the playground had a broken door with sharp edges at the bottom. The door was taped closed and the sharp edges were taped during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “The shed was taped to ensure all sharp edges were covered during the inspection.”
Citation Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle/Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)/3270.133(4)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a container of unlabeled Vaseline in a child's cubby accessible to children in the Flyers room and a unlabeled bottle of lotion in a child's cubby accessible to children in the Liberty Bells classroom. Both medications were labeled and put out of reach of children during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “Both bottles were labeled and put out of reach of children during the inspection.”
Citation Jan 25, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Wholesome 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was expired milk in the Phillies refrigerator. The milk was poured out during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “Milk was poured out during the inspection.”
Core safety Jan 19, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
During the onsite inspection, it was observed that rooms were out of ratio. At 7:00am, the liberty bells had seven older toddlers with one staff member present. At 7:20am, the large space in the back had eight school aged children, three pre-k children, and one young pre-child with one staff member present. A few minutes later more children arrived and then had eight school aged children, four pre-k children and two young pre-k children with one staff member present. At 7:30am, a staff member was supervising six children in a buggy. The youngest child was a young toddler. At 7:50am, the liberty bells classroom had eight older toddler children with one staff member present. At 8:30 am, the infant room had five children with one staff member present. At 8:42 am, the young toddler classroom had six children with one staff member present. At 9:30am, the liberty bells classroom had twenty-one young toddlers with two staff members present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2023): “Staff: child ratios will be met at all times.”
Core safety Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
In the Hershey Buds room (infants), one staff was observed to be providing care for 7 infants.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Ratios will be met at all times”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Promote development 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)
Staff number 1 stated that she took a video of another staff changing a child's diaper and posted the video to social media. Staff number 1 reported that the child could be seen in the video.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “All staff will place phones in cubbies and cubbies will be checked daily for cimpliance”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In the Hershey Buds room (infants), 2 cribs were observed with children in them, and the cribs were right next to each other. There was not 2 feet of space between the cribs that were in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Cribs will be moved so that there is at least 2 feet of space between cribs that are in use.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
No information disclosed 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(b)
Staff number 1 disclosed that she shared a video on social media platform "Snapchat" that contained a child having their diaper changed. The video was viewed by other people outside of the daycare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “child information will not be provided to the public unless approved by a parent. This includes child files and videos or pictures of a child.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)
Staff person #5 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Staff Person #5 will obtain Pediatric CPR/First Aide from a PQAS approved trainer”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the bathroom off of the Gray Squirrels classroom, the stall beside the toilet was observed to have a large, abrasive rust spot on the lower corner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Bathroom stall surface will be sanded down- staff will utilize Rustoleum paint to re-coat surface”
Citation Feb 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On the outdoor playground, the round TP style swing was observed to have decaying and peeling rubber around the frame of the swing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Remove Ripped form from the swing. Upon removal, we made a decision to take the entire swing down.”
Citation Feb 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(e)/3270.103
In the Mountain Laurels room (1 year old classroom), a sensory table was observed to have beads that were less than one inch in diameter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Removed all beads in sensory table.”
Citation Feb 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In the Hershey Bugs infant room, children were observed napping in cribs that were not spaced 2 feet apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Move Cribs to adequately account for 2 feet of space between while in use.”
Citation Feb 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan on file did not list accommodations provided for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “To include the information in our EP plan and accommodate infant, toddlers, children with disabilities, children with chronic medical conditions accordingly.”
Citation Feb 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff number 7 did not have an approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2022): “Staff will obtain approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training.”
Citation Feb 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person number 1 had CPR training completed on 1/27/22, which is greater than 90 days. Staff number 2 had CPR training completed on 1/27/22, which is greater than 90 days. Staff person number 3 had CPR training completed on 1/27/22, which is greater than 90 days. Staff person number 4 had CPR training completed on 1/27/22, which is greater than 90 days. Staff person number 5 had CPR training completed on 1/27/22, which is greater than 90 days. Staff person number 6 had CPR training completed on 1/27/22, which is greater than 90 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “To ensure all staff receive first aid/CPR prior to their first day working with children.”

“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

Violation found Jan 2, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 18, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 20, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 7, 2022 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $55.00 $35.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $55.00 $35.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $52.00 $32.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $31.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $28.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $28.00 $27.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $28.00 $27.00

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 207 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Keystone Kids Early Learning Center
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 235-5888
State certificate # CER-00253240
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Common questions

Has Keystone Kids Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 20, 2023 (staff ratios): “While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 was caring for seven two year olds in the Fire Flies classroom alone. Staff member 2 was caring for twelve pre school children alone in the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Keystone Kids Early Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations 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 Keystone Kids Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 2019. 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 Kids Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in York County?

It is tied for #57 of 105 centers in York County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Keystone Kids Early Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Keystone Kids Early Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $52.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Keystone Kids Early Learning Center?

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

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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