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Pennsylvania · Mechanicsburg · 17050

Love2learn

5005 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 · Cumberland County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Love2learn is a certified child care center in Mechanicsburg, PA, with capacity for 73 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 33 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 33). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#22 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg
3 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Jun 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 10
Training & qualifications 5
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 2
Health & medication 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in the Forest classroom, a pill container that contained pills was placed in the top drawer of the teacher desk and was accessible to children. It was observed in the Ocean classroom, a bottle of liquid White-Out labeled "keep out of reach of children" was placed on a teacher desk and was accessible to children. It was observed in the Arctic classroom, Clorox Cleaning Wipes were placed in a cabinet under the sink and was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “Child safety locks have been added to the teacher's desk drawers in the Forest classroom making the medication and paper cutter inaccessible to children. The White-Out was removed from the Ocean classroom and placed in a secured area that is inaccessible to children. A child safety lock was added…”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed in the Forest classroom, a paper cutter that has a sharp blade that could cause potential injury was placed in the drawer of the teacher desk and was accessible to children. It was observed in the Ocean classroom, a utility knife that could cause potential injury was placed on the teacher desk and was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “The paper cutter in the Forest classroom was secured by installing child safety locks on the teacher desk drawers where it is stored, making the contents inaccessible to children. The utility knife in the Ocean classroom was removed from the teacher desk and placed in a secured location…”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
It was observed in the Arctic classroom and Meadow classroom that a written plan of daily activities and routines including a time for free play was not established for each group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “Written daily schedules were created for the Arctic and Meadow classrooms. Each schedule includes daily activities, routines, and designated time for free play, while allowing flexibility to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The schedules were placed in…”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
It was observed in the Arctic classroom and Meadow 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 displayed in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “The required written emergency transportation and staffing plan was posted in a conspicuous location in both the Arctic and Meadow classrooms. All child care spaces were reviewed to confirm that the required emergency plan is displayed and readily accessible to staff.”
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
In the Jungle Room bathroom, Cert Rep observed a plastic spray bottle labeled "Clean Smart" but it did not list the specific contents of the bottle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “The spray bottle in the Jungle Room bathroom was immediately labeled with the specific contents. All cleaning materials were reviewed to ensure proper labeling.”
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
In the Ocean Room, Cert Rep observed that the first aid kit was left behind in the classroom while the class was on a bathroom trip in another part of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Staff were immediately reminded that the first aid kit must accompany the groups whenever children leave the classroom space. Staff have been retrained on first aid kit requirements.”
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The Fire Detection Devices log indicated the following: A test was completed 2/13/25 and the next test was completed 3/18/25, which was 33 days later. A separate test was completed 5/15/25 and the next test was completed 6/16/25, which was 32 days later. Fire Detection Device Testing was not completed in a timely manner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “Fire detection testing procedures were reviewed and corrected to ensure testing occurs within required timeframes.”
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Director or designated staff person responsibility 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)
The Fire Drill Log contained the following information: A drill was completed 5/15/25 and the next drill was completed 7/16/25, which was 62 days later. A separate drill was completed 7/16/25 and the next drill was completed 9/15/25, which was 61 days later. Fire Drills were not completed in a timely manner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “Fire drill procedures were reviewed. The Director has implemented a scheduled recurring calendar reminder to ensure drills are conducted within required timeframes.”
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
The file for Staff # 5 did not contain a valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Staff #5 has been scheduled for Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Staff #5 will not work alone with children until verification of her current pediatric first aid/CPR certification has been added to the staff file.”
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
The Emergency Contact forms in the files for Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming and wading activities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Signed parental consent forms for swimming and wading activities were obtained and added to children's files.”
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Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 2/24/25, it was observed that there was an uncovered outlet directly outside the open classroom door in the Ocean room. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “This issue was immediately addressed by placing a protective receptacle cover in the outlet while the inspector was still on-site. Following this correction, a thorough walk through of all classrooms and common areas was conducted to ensure that all other outlets accessible to children were…”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
On 2/24/25, it was observed that there were surfaces in need of repair in the Tree classroom. A spot of peeling paint/damaged plaster was observed under the calendar. It was observed that the side of the sink had peeling laminate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “To address these concerns, we promptly scheduled a handyman, who has since repaired both areas. The damaged plaster was patched and repainted, and the peeling laminate on the sink was covered to ensure a smooth, safe surface.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration/Time of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi)
On 2/24/25, it was observed that the medication logs for child 5 did not include dates or times for administering the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “Upon identifying this oversight, we immediately reviewed the child's medication records and updated the log with the correct administration dates and times. Staff members responsible for medication administration were reminded of the importance of accurately documenting all required details in the…”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
On 2/24/25, it was observed that children 1 and 2 did not have information on file for their enrolling parent's work address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “Upon identifying this issue, we immediately contacted the parents and obtained the missing information. The records were updated the same day to ensure compliance with emergency contact requirements. Additionally, we reviewed all other enrollment files to confirm that they contained complete and…”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
On 2/24/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 2 did not include information regarding any disabilities the child might have.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “Upon identifying this oversight, we immediately reached out to the enrolling parent to verify and document any relevant medical or disability-related information. The child's records were updated the same day to ensure compliance with emergency contact requirements. Additionally, we reviewed all…”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 2/24/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 2 did not include health insurance information or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “Upon identifying this oversight, we immediately contacted the enrolling parent to obtain the missing information. The child's records were updated the same day to ensure compliance with emergency contact requirements. Additionally, we reviewed all other student files to confirm that health…”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 2/24/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for children 1, 2, and 5 did include addresses for their release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “Upon identifying this oversight, we immediately contacted the enrolling parents to obtain the missing address details. The records were updated the same day to ensure compliance with emergency contact requirements. Additionally, we reviewed all other student files to confirm that the required…”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
On 2/24/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had documentation of education on file from a foreign country that had not been evaluated for US equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “To address this issue, we promptly submitted Staff Person #1's diplomas to International Education Evaluations for assessment. Once the evaluation is complete, we will update our records with the official verification to ensure compliance with state requirements.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
On 2/24/25, it was observed that staff person #-1 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Upon reviewing our records, we promptly located a valid CPR certification for Staff Person #1 and uploaded it to her staff folder. Additionally, we verified that all other staff members' CPR certifications were correctly documented and accessible.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The embedded outdoor equipment was observed not to have 9 inches of mulch as the protective surface covering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “9 inches of mulch will be placed in the playground, surrounding the play equipment. Children will not play on the equipment until the mulch is in place.”
Core safety Oct 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
At nap time, child #1 was removed from the classroom due to being disruptive. The child's wraparound support person (employed by an outside entity) took the child to the outside playground. Child #1 was not supervised by a facility staff person at all times. The parent did not provide permission for the wraparound support person to be alone with child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Child #1 withdrew from Love2Learn after the first day and was issued a full refund of tuition.”
Follow-up Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Continued noncompliance: Previously on 10/4/23, staff #1 was working alone with infants and toddlers. The operator (staff #2) was advised staff #1 could not work alone until staff #1 completed required preservice trainings. On 10/20/23, staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with children and had not completed required preservice trainings (pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Staff #1 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 11/22/2023.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.191
On 10/20/2023, complaint investigation revealed, a relative of the operator provided care for children (2-3 weeks earlier). Operator indicated this individual was not a staff person and was only there to help because there was a staff shortage. There was not an individual record for this person (facility person #3) on file at the facility. On 10/20/2023, facility person #4 was observed caring for preschool age children. There was not an individual record for facility person #4 on file at the facility. Another individual (facility person #5) was observed caring for infants and toddlers. Operator indicated this individual was not a staff person and did not have an individual record on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Facility persons #3 and #5 no longer provide care at the facility. An individual record has been established for person #4 and all complete clearances have been obtained.”
Core safety Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Two older toddlers were observed asleep in a separate room behind a closed door without staff supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “All facility persons have been instructed to complete a 2 hour training via Penn State Better Kid Care entitled "Supervision: Teamwork" by 12/31/2023”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
Operator stated that a business called 'Best Brains' operated in measured child care space while child care was being offered at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “The facility's hours have been adjusted so that they do not overlap the hours of Best Brains. Child care closes at 5 pm and Best Brains will open at 5:00 pm.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Accommodate a child with special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.17(a)
Staff #2 provided documentation that child #1 had special needs. Staff #2 did not make reasonable accommodations for child #1 when child would not sleep. Staff #2 stated child would need wraparound services or child could not attend days when the wraparound staff support would not be with the child at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Child #1 withdrew from Love2Learn after the first day and was issued a full refund of tuition.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director responsibilities 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)
The director is not fulfilling responsibilities including administering personnel, facility programs objectives and activities, and overall program planning as described in the violations listed in this licensing inspection summary, SIN-00232917, and SIN-00232926.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “The director has reviewed the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6) and has made the necessary corrections, including administering personnel. Files have been established for all facility persons and all staff members have required trainings and clearances.”
Citation Oct 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)/3270.101(c)
On 10/4/23, the preschool child care space was observed to have a kitchen and some kitchen accessories. Children were observed arguing over who would play with the kitchen accessories. There was not sufficient amounts of play equipment and materials for children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “An additional station with a sensory table has been added to the classroom. We have also taken more toys out of storage and put the toys on display for children's use.”
Citation Oct 4, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan on file does not address accommodation for infants, toddlers and children with disdabilites, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2023): “Our emergency plan has been updated to address accommodation for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Oct 4, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff #1 has not completed preservice training and was observed caring for children alone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2023): “Staff #1 has completed all trainings as of 11/22/23.”
Citation Oct 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
There was not an individual record for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 who are the children of the Legal Entity and Director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “Files have been assembled for all staff children (children #1,#2,#3,#4).”
Citation Oct 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
There was not a complete file for staff #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2023): “A complete file was assembled for staff #1.”
Citation Oct 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not have the certificate of compliance, information how to access the regulations or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “Our certificate of compliance and a copy of the regulations have been posted in the waiting room. We have also added instructions on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office to our parent handbook.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
The facility does not have a director currently employed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2023): “Required documentation has been provided.”

“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 Oct 20, 2023 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
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $66.93 $46.14
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $62.31 $43.83
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.69 $41.52
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $39.00 $33.80
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $39.00 $33.80

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 73 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Apr 22, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Cumberland Valley Learning LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 553-0000
State certificate # CER-00260201
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Common questions

Has Love2learn 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 Oct 20, 2023 (supervision): “At nap time, child #1 was removed from the classroom due to being disruptive. The child's wraparound support person (employed by an outside entity) took the child to the outside playground. Child #1 was not supervised…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Love2learn?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Love2learn’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Apr 22, 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 Love2learn compare with other daycares in Mechanicsburg?

It is #22 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Love2learn last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Love2learn cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $66.93 for young toddler, $62.31 for older toddler, $57.69 for preschool, $39.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Love2learn?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cumberland Valley Learning LLC.

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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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