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New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC

2336 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 · Dauphin County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 93 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 32 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 32). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #25 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#25 of 75 centers in Harrisburg
3 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 23, 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

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the classroom inspection, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children in the young toddler class, the two's classroom, and the preschool classroom. Corrected on site in each classroom by moving the bottle to an area inaccessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “The hand sanitizer was made inaccessible.”
Core safety Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #2 did not obtain an updated State Police Clearance within a 60-month period. The previous clearance on file is dated 1/27/20, and the current clearance is dated 8/12/25. Staff person #3 did not obtain an updated NSOR Certificate within a 60-month period. The previous certificate on file is dated 8/31/20, and the current certificate is dated 12/19/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Staff person #2 has a current State Police Clearance on file. Staff person #3 has a current NSOR Certificate on file. The Director will ensure that clearances and all CPSL components are renewed within the required timeframes (60-months for clearances).”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
Child # 1 and 5's files do not contain written verification of immunizations within 60 days of admission. See code sheet for dates of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Child #1 & 5's missed records will be used as an internal training opportunity for staff to ensure written verification of immunizations are on file within 60 days of admission.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff person #1 did not obtain an updated health assessment within a 24-month period. Previous health assessment on file is dated 3/7/23, and the current health assessment is dated 10/20/25. Staff person #3 did not obtain an updated health assessment within a 24-month period. Previous health assessment on file is dated 6/1/23, and the current health assessment is dated 2/12/26. Staff person #4 did not obtain an updated health assessment within a 24-month period. Previous health assessment on file is dated 1/23/23, and the current health assessment is dated 3/14/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Staff persons #1, 3, and 4 have current health assessments on file. Director will ensure all staff health assessments are renewed within 24-months following the current health assessment.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
Child# 1's files does not contain an initial health assessment. See code sheet for date of admission. Health Assessments on file: Child #1 - 10/16/22
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Director will use child #1's missed date as an internal training opportunity for staff, to ensure all children have an initial health assessment within 60 days of admission and subsequent health reports to remain on file.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Child #1 and #7's agreements does not specify arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Agreements were updated to specify the arrival and departure times for child #1 and 7.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
Children #'s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, files contain the original financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Original financial agreement forms have been copied and originals delivered to parents for children #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 and copies have been placed in each child's file.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #3's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents' work address, home phone number or work phone number. Child #5's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents' home address. Child #6's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents home phone number and work phone number. Child #7's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents home phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Staff had parents complete the enrolling parents work address, home phone number and work phone number for child #3. Staff had parents complete the enrolling parents' home address for child #5. Staff had parents complete the enrolling parents' home phone number and work phone number for child #6.…”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Child #3 and #7's emergency contact forms do not include the release persons address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Staff had parents complete the addresses for persons child can be released to for child #3 and 7.”
Core safety Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
It was observed in room 2 (2-year-olds) that a child was able to climb onto the changing table themselves, and sat on the changing table unsupervised. Staff #7 was directed to remove the child from the changing table. It was observed in room 4 (infants/young toddlers) that two children were asleep in the pack 'n' plays, out of sight and unsupervised, around the corner from where the two teachers were standing at the highchairs to feed the three young toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Staff 7 was redirected and received disciplinary action. Staff 7 also received additional training from the Director regarding appropriate supervision of children. In room 4, pack and plays were rearranged to ensure no children are out of sight. Director will provide training during staff meeting…”
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Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
It was observed that the emergency plan and parent letter do not include a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and when an emergency has ended and instructions for reuniting parents with their chidlren.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “The emergency plan and parent letter include a method to contact parents when an emergency arises, ends, and instructions for reuniting with children.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed in room 4 (infants/young toddlers) that there is a missing ceiling tile in the back, left corner of the sleep area, above the pack 'n' plays.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Property owner was called to make necessary repair. A ceiling tile was placed in the area.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
It was observed in the two preschool bathrooms that there were no handwashing signs posted at each toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Post handwashing signs at each toilet.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
Child # 2 immunization record does not include the 6-month Rotavirus vaccination. Child #5 immunization record does not include Hepatitis A vaccinations. See code sheet for date of birth and date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “In reviewing Child #2's record, it appears that the child received the Rotavirus vaccination on 7/15/20 and 9/17/20. The third vaccination is due within 6 months of birth. The child's next appointment was during the 7 month of birth and therefore does not qualify for the third vaccination. The same…”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
It was observed that the emergency plan and parent letter do not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “The emergency plan and parent letter include accommodations for infants, and toddlers.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
It was observed that the fire drill log documented drills completed on 11/8/24 and 1/10/25, which lapses 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Fire Drill conducted on 3/11/25. Fire drills will be done no later than 55 days apart in order to keep this from reoccurring.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
It was observed that the emergency plan and parent letter does not include shelter and lock-down information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “The emergency plan and parent letter include shelter and lock-down information.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
Child #6 does not have an initial health assessment on file within 60 days of the first day of attendance. See code sheet for date of birth and date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Child # 6 was temporarily suspended until the initial health assessment was turned in. It is the Center's policy to temporarily suspend any child whose file does not comply with this policy.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
It was observed that the agreement for child #7 did not include the operator's signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Child #7's agreement has been signed as this was an oversight when accepting the documents. The original has been given to the parent and the copy in the child's file.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
It was observed that the emergency contact information for child #6 does not include the phone number of the physician or medical care for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The physicians phone number has been added to child #6's Emergency contact form.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
It was observed that the emergency contact information did not include: Enrolling parent's work address for child # 2 Enrolling parent's home phone number for children # 1, 3, 5, and 6 Enrolling parents work phone number for child #6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Child #2's parent work address is included on the emergency contact form. Child # 1, 2, 5, and 6's parent's home phone number is included on the emergency contact form. Child # 6's parent work phone number is included on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
It was observed that child#7's emergency contact form does not include information on special needs specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Child #7's parent has noted "N/A" for special needs on the Emergency Contact form.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Child #1, 2, and 6 emergency contact forms do not include the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Child #1, 2, and 6's emergency contact forms include the release perron's address. Administrators will make sure blank sections are completed with "N/A" if parent does not desire to allow children to be released to anyone. Forms will be reviewed to ensure addresses are complete.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)/3270.181(c)
It was observed that child # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 emergency contact forms were not reviewed, updated and signed by a parent once within a 6-month period. Child #1, lapsed 9 months. Child #2 lapsed 12 months. Child #3 lapsed 9 months. Child #4 lapsed 11 months. Child #7 lapsed 13 months. It was observed that child # 1 and 3 agreement forms were not reviewed, updated and signed by a parent once within a 6-month period. Child #1 lapsed 10 months. Child #3 lapsed 15 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Emergency contacts were last updated as follows: Child 1, 12/1/24 Child 2, 12/30/24 Child 3, 9/28/24 Child 4, 11/19/24 Child 7, 1/29/25 Agreements were last updated as follows: Child 1, 11/19/24 Child 3, 9/28/24 Forms will be reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. Provider is in the process of…”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 files do not contain acceptable verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility, signed by a representative of the experiential entity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The following verifications have been documented: Staff persons 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8.”
Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in the hallway boys bathroom that there was a mop and bucket that contained cleaning solution and was accessible to children
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2024): “The bucket and mop were removed and placed in the locked hallway closet.”
Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed in the PreK classroom that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers or scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Scissors and tweezers were added to the first aid kit”
Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
It was observed in the Young Toddler classroom that the table and chairs were not age-appropriate for the one-year-old children in care. The table setting and chairs were manufactured for preschool age children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “The table legs has been lowered to be an age-appropriate size. Smaller toddler size chairs have been added to the classroom.”
Citation Feb 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Space safe for large muscle activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(c)
It was observed that the facility Indoor Gross motor space had several other toys and items throughout the space making it unsafe for gross motor play (jumping running, etc.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Provider removed baby dolls, dramatic play and other non-gross motor equipment. Provider added more gross motor play appropriate toys.”
Citation Feb 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
It was observed that 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 conspicuously in any child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Provider developed an emergency transportation plan separate from the existing emergency plan. A copy of the transportation plan was posted in each classroom, including the indoor play area.”
Core safety Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
It was observed on 9/21/2022, that the Toddler classroom staff:child ratio was in noncompliance. The classroom was observed to have on teacher with 6 children ages one and two. The classroom was observed out of ratio for 10 minutes until an additional teacher joined the classroom to bring the staff:child ratio into compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2022): “An additional staff member was added to the Toddler classroom to correct the staff:child ratio.”
Citation Feb 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
In room #2 (toddlers) the can present at the diapering area was hands free, but the hook to lift the lid was disconnected. Provider corrected it at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “Provider reattached the lid to lift correctly when the foot pedal is used.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $63.00 $55.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $63.00 $55.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 $50.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.00 $47.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $52.40 $43.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $44.00 $32.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $44.00 $32.40

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 93 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 14, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator New Beginnings Early Child Dev And LRNG CTR LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 238-1800
State certificate # CER-00252917
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Common questions

Has New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC 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 Feb 12, 2026 (background checks): “Staff person #2 did not obtain an updated State Police Clearance within a 60-month period. The previous clearance on file is dated 1/27/20, and the current clearance is dated 8/12/25. Staff person #3 did not obtain an…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 14, 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 New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?

It is #25 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC last inspected?

Aug 7, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs New Beginnings Early Child Dev and LRNG CTR LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is New Beginnings Early Child Dev And LRNG CTR LLC.

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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