Londonderry School
Londonderry School is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 86 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (46 of 86). 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #63 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has more citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person #2 does not have current clearances on file. State Police Clearance is dated 6/30/20, Child Abuse Clearance is dated 7/9/20, FBI Clearance is dated 8/18/20, and NSOR Certificate is dated 7/2/20. Staff person #3 did not obtain an updated NSOR certificate within the 60-month period. The NSOR on file is dated 5/14/2020.
Child #5 does not have a written letter of exemption from immunizations documented by a physician or parent.
Staff person's # 1, 4, 5 and 6 do not have current health assessments on file. Health assessments on file are documented as follows: Staff person #1 - 9/26/22 Staff person #3 - 1/24/24 Staff person # 4 - 12/19/23 Staff person #5 - 4/18/23 Staff person #6 - 3/17/22 Staff person #7 - 1/8/24
Staff person #2 does not have documentation on file for the initial tuberculosis screening signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.
Child #3 does not have an initial child health report on file. The documentation on file is a well-visit report dated 8/29/25.
Staff person #1, 2, and 7 have not completed annual fire safety training.
Staff person #4 and 7 do not have written evaluations within a 12-month period.
Children # 1, 2, 3, and 4's financial agreement is not signed by the operator.
Children # 1, 2, 3, and 4's files do not include child service reports.
Child #1's financial agreement does not specify the date of admission.
Child #3's emergency contact information does not include the address for the physician/medical care provider. Child #3 and 4's emergency contact information does not include the phone number for the physician/medical care provider.
Child #1 and 4's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parents work address. Child # 1 and 4's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parents work phone number.
Child #1, and 3's emergency contact information does not include written consent for emergency medical care.
Child #1 and 3's emergency contact information does not include the health insurance/MA policy number. Child #4's emergency contact information does not include the health insurance/MA coverage and policy number.
Child #1's emergency contact information does not include the release person's address and phone number. Child #4 and 5's emergency contact information does not include the release person's address.
Child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed or updated within a 6-month period. Emergency contact information review dates documented are 1/31/25, and 1/16/26. Financial agreement review dates documented are 8/1/24, 1/24/25, 8/21/25, and 1/16/26. Child #2's financial agreement does not include a date of review or update. Child #5's financial agreement was not reviewed in a 6-month period. Financial agreement review dates documented are 2/3/25, and 1/14/26.
Child #1, and 3's emergency contact information does not include written consent for special diet/medication.
Child #1, and 3's emergency contact information does not include written consent for minor first aid.
Child #1, and 3's emergency contact information does not include written consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Staff persons #1, 6, and 7 have not completed a minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
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On 1/23/25, Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 agreements do not contain release persons. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25 Child #1, 2, 3, and 4 agreements still do not contain release persons.
On 1/23/25, Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 agreements do not contain the date of admission. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child #1, 2, 3, and 5 agreements still do not contain the date of admission
On 1/23/25, Child #3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain the enrolling parent's home address. Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parent's work address. Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child # 5 emergency contact form still does not contain the enrolling parent's home address. Child # 4, and 5 emergency contact forms still do not include the enrolling parent's work address. Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact forms still do not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 4/11/25: Child # 4 emergency contact form still does not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
On 1/23/25, Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for emergency medical care. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child #1, 2, 3, and 5 emergency contact forms still do not contain a signature to consent for emergency medical care.
On 1/23/25, Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not include information on the child's special needs. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child #2, 4, and 5 emergency contact forms still do not include information on the child's special needs. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 4/11/25, Child #2's emergency contact form still does not include information on the child's special needs.
On 1/23/25, Child # 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not include the release persons name, address and phone number. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child # 5's emergency contact form does not include the release persons name, address and phone number.
On 1/23/25, Child #3, 4, and 5 emergency contact forms were not reviewed, updated or signed within a 6-month period. Emergency contact forms did not contain an original parent signature and date. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child # 5's emergency contact form was not reviewed, updated or signed within a 6-month period.
On 1/23/25Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact forms do not contain a signature to consent for special diet or medication. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact forms do not contain a signature to consent for special diet or medication. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 4/11/25, Child #2's emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for special diet or medication.
On 1/23/25, Child #1, 2, 3, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for minor first aid. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child #1, 2, 3, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for minor first aid.
On 1/23/25, Child # 5's emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wading. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child # 5's emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wading.
It was observed in the Preschool classroom, that there were adult scissors accessible to children, on the teachers desk in the corner of the room.
Child #1's file does not contain exemption documentation from the child's parent or guardian.
Fire drills were not conducted at least every 60 days. The last drill was 11/20/24, and as of 1/24/25, another drill was not conducted.
The fire detection system was not tested within 30 days. The detection system was tested on 12/20/24 and 1/21/25.
There is not a written policy to address recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the prevention and Identification of child maltreatment.
Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 agreement does not contain a signature by the operator. Child #2 agreement does not contain a parent signature.
Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 agreement does not contain services provided.
On 1/23/25, Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 agreements do not contain release persons. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25 Child #1, 2, 3, and 4 agreements still do not contain release persons.
Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 agreements doo not contain the date of admission. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child #1, 2, 3, and 5 agreements still do not contain the date of admission.
On 1/23/25, Child #3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain the enrolling parent's home address. Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parent's work address. Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child # 5 emergency contact form still does not contain the enrolling parent's home address. Child # 4, and 5 emergency contact forms still do not include the enrolling parent's work address. Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact forms still do not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.
On 1/23/25, Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for emergency medical care. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child #1, 2, 3, and 5 emergency contact forms still do not contain a signature to consent for emergency medical care.
On 1/23/25, Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not include information on the child's special needs. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child #2, 4, and 5 emergency contact forms still do not include information on the child's special needs.
On 1/23/25, Child # 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not include the release persons name, address and phone number. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child # 5's emergency contact form does not include the release persons name, address and phone number.
On 1/23/25, Child #3, 4, and 5 emergency contact forms were not reviewed, updated or signed within a 6-month period. Emergency contact forms did not contain an original parent signature and date. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. On 3/12/25, Child # 5's emergency contact form was not reviewed, updated or signed within a 6-month period.
Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for special diet or medication.
Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for minor first aid.
Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 emergency contact form does not contain a signature to consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wading.
There was no documentation in staff #1 and 2's files to show that they completed 12 hours of annual professional development. See code sheet for date of hire.
Observed electrical outlets in the afterschool did not have protective receptacle covers and are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
The after-school classroom did not have a first-aid kit.
The windows next to the door did not have a visual strip or other visual identification in the afterschool classroom.
A handwashing sign was not posted at the classroom sink or in the bathroom located in the afterschool classroom.
Observed 2 bookshelves in the afterschool classroom which were not stable and created a tip hazard. Observed a bookshelf in the play kitchen area with splintering boards on the back of the shelf, the shelf was being used to divide to centers and both sides were accessible.
The refrigerator located in the afterschool classroom did not include an operating thermometer.
A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the afterschool classroom.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the afterschool classroom.
The file for Facility Person #1, #4, #6 did not include DHS FBI fingerprint results. PDE FBI results were on file instead. The file for Facility Person #3 did not include a signed and dated disclosure statement.
The letter to parents explaining emergency procedures did not include lock-down situations or how parents will be contacted when an emergency occurs and ends to inform them how they can be safely reunited with their children.
It was observed in the Preschool classroom that there were oulets that did not have protective outlet covers above the sink. It was observed in the Afterschool classroom that there were also 2 outlet covers missing in the classroom near the sink.
It was observed in the Preschool and Afterschool classrooms that the emergency telephone numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone in the facility.
It was observed that the students in the Preschool classroom do not have age-appropriate rest equipment. The children use only bed-linens sent from hone as the only rest equipment.
It was observed and discussed that children pack lunches from home and the potentially hazardous items are not being refrigerated. Lunchboxes and food items remain in the classrooms.
It was observed that a written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location for parents in the child care facility.
It was observed that the facility did not conduct annual emergency drills, therefore they were not documented and on file at the facility.
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. The number of days between the previous fire drills conducted was 64 days.
The facility director did not ensure that the fire alarm system was tested every 30 days, therefore the documentation of the testing was also not complete and on file at the facility.
The facility emergency plan letter did not include accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.
Facility person #1, #2. #4. #5 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022.
Facility person #2. #3, #6, #8, #9 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/29/2015 for Facility Person #2, dated 6/13/2015 for Facility Person #3, dated 10/23/2017 for Facility Person #6, dated 6/7/2015 for Facility Person #8, dated 6/30/2015 for Facility Person #9.
It was observed in the Afterschool classroom that there was not a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.
The fee agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 was not signed by the operator/director.
The emergency contact form used by the facility did not include an area for the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include this information.
The emergency contact form used by the facility did not include the home and work addresses of the enrolling parent. The file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include this information.
The emergency contact form used by the facility did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. The file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include this information.
The emergency contact form used by the facility did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities. The file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include this information.
The emergency contact form used by the facility did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. The file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include this information.
It was observed in the Preschool and Afterschool classrooms that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed in the child care spaces.
The emergency contact form used by the facility did not include a written date or signature from parent.
The emergency contact form used by the facility did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include this information.
The file for Facility Person #1, #2, #4, #6, #7, #8 did not include acceptable verification of education in the form of a transcript or diploma.
The file for Facility person #2, #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
It was observed that the facility did not have information shared or posted for parents on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The file for Facility Person #1, #3, #4, #5 did not contain DHS FBI clearance results. Results on file were for PDE results and are not accepted by the department.
The facility emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
It was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone in the facility.
Facility Person #4 and #6 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility. The file for Facility Person #3 did not include a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the prior dated health assessment. Facility Person #3 health assessment on file was dated 6/28/2018.
It was observed that the facility director did not document the names of facility persons who participated in the fire drill on the fire drill log.
The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of shelter during an emergency-lockdown.
Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #4, were observed caring for children and did not complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training. The file for Facility Person #6 did not contain the required Health and Safety Training documentation to support completion within 90 days of hire.
It was observed in the Preschool 1 classroom that there was not a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.
It was observed in both the Preschool 1 and 2 classrooms that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.
It was observed that the children enrolled at the facility did not have individual files containing the contents required by regulation.
Staff person #4 observed working with children has not completed the required Pediatric CPR and First Aide pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.35 | $33.50 |
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 Londonderry School 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 Jan 21, 2026 (background checks): “Staff person #2 does not have current clearances on file. State Police Clearance is dated 6/30/20, Child Abuse Clearance is dated 7/9/20, FBI Clearance is dated 8/18/20, and NSOR Certificate is dated 7/2/20. Staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Londonderry School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Londonderry School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Londonderry School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 16, 2020. 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 Londonderry School compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?
It is tied for #63 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Londonderry School last inspected?
Jan 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Londonderry School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.35 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Londonderry School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Londonderry School.
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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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