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Miss Stephanies House

6 Park St, Shrewsbury, PA 17361 · York County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Miss Stephanies House is a certified child care center in Shrewsbury, PA, with capacity for 76 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). All 25 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Shrewsbury and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 95% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in Shrewsbury
2 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 25 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 27, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 26, 2026 · 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 7
Records & paperwork 7
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 3
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation on file for facility person #3 and facility person #4 did not include out of state clearances. Documentation on file for facility person #4 did not include a state police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “Documentation for Facility persons #3 and #4 out of state clearances and person #4 updated state police clearance have been requested to be compliant with CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Both facility persons have been removed from the classrooms until the requested and updated clearances have been…”
Core safety Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff person #5 was caring for 9 children. Staff person #5 could not identify their primary care group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Each staff person is now assigned a primary care group within their classroom. They are given a visual aid to help them properly name and identify each child within their primary care group.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the time of inspection, the facilities emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “The facilities emergency plan has now been posted in a conspicuous location for parents to access easily.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, the monkey classroom had diaper cream in a cubby accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “All cleaning materials and other toxic materials have been moved to a container that is inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, the preschool/PreK ceiling had visible water damage. During the time of inspection, the fencing on the preschool/PreK playground has large screws visibly protruding. The fence ties that secure the fence to the metal poles have several metal ties sticking out and are sharp.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “The ceiling in the Pre-K classroom will be cleaned and repainted to repair any visible water damage. The Pre-K playground fence will be repaired and any screws, or metal ties will be capped and repaired to be free from visible hazards.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
During the time of inspection, the monkey classroom had several plastic bags in cubbies accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “The monkey classroom has had all plastic bags removed from cubbies accessible to children and placed in a locked cupboard.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
Child #3 did not have documentation of an updated health report. Date of last health report on file is 6.20.2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Child #3 has updated documentation for their health report reflecting a date within the last 12 months.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the infant classroom used a washcloth to wipe an infant's hands after a diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Post inspection, all staff members were reminded that in the infant room any child who can hold their head up independently should have their hands washed at the sink post diapering, not wiped with a washcloth.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
More information is needed from a health care professional regarding information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children for facility person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “More information was gathered from a health care professional regarding information on medical problems that might threaten the health of children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children for facility person #1.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
During the time of inspection, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for each infant has been obtained from parents and posted in the classroom.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the time of inspection, the facilities written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “The facilities written notification of safe routes is now posted in a conspicuous location.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Documentation on file for facility person #2 and facility person #4 did not include mandated reporter training from an approved course.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Documentation for facility person #2 and #4 has been updated to an approved mandated reporter training course.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the time of inspection, the toddler classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities posted. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “The toddler classroom now has a written plan of daily activities posted.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
The handbook reviewed with the parent at the time of application did not include supervision policies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “The handbook for parents to review at the time of application now includes the center's supervision policies, and all former center clients were notified of the updated handbook.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Child #1, #2, and #4 agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “The fee agreement for child #1, #2, and #4 have been updated to include each child's specific date of admission.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Emergency contact information was not present in the infant, preschool/PreK, Koala, and the Monkey classroom where children are receiving care in the space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Emergency contact forms are now present in the infant, pre-K, Koala, and Monkey classrooms where children are receiving care in that space.”
Citation Jul 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not displayed conspicuously in the infant, toddler, preschool/PreK, Koala, and the Monkey classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is now displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and are in the go bags to accompany staff persons who leave on excursions with children.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The facility did not have documentation of a parent letter. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “The facility had added documentation of a parent letter to the emergency plan and will distribute to families as they enroll.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the infant classroom was missing soap. During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the toddler classroom was missing soap. During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the preschool/PreK classroom was missing tape, scissors, and soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “The first aid kit in the infant room now has soap. The first aid kit in the toddler room now has soap. The first aid kit in the preschool room now has soap, scissors, and tape.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were vines with thorns entering through the fence in the toddler outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “The toddler outdoor play space has had the vines with thorns cut back so they are away from the fence.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(e)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were small rocks and debris in the toddler outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “The small rocks and debris in the toddler outdoor play space have been swept and removed from the area.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During the time of inspection, the fire detection system was not audible in the infant and toddler classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “The fire detection system has had new audio alarms installed in the infant and toddler rooms.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Documentation of the facilities emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Documentation of the facilities emergency plan has been sent via email with read receipt to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Documentation of the facilities shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. (Corrected on site) The facility does not have documentation of the emergency plan containing a continuity of operations. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “The facility has corrected the shaken baby syndrome policy to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility has added documentation to the emergency plan to include the continuity of operations.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Facility Person #1 does not have documentation of two nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Facility person #1 now has documentation of two nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person stored in their file.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Apr 17, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 76 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 2, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Miss Stephanies House
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00261597
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Common questions

Has Miss Stephanies House 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 Jul 27, 2026 (background checks): “Documentation on file for facility person #3 and facility person #4 did not include out of state clearances. Documentation on file for facility person #4 did not include a state police clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Miss Stephanies House?

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

What is Miss Stephanies House’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 2, 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 Miss Stephanies House compare with other daycares in Shrewsbury?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Shrewsbury by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Miss Stephanies House last inspected?

Jul 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Miss Stephanies House?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Miss Stephanies House.

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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