Perry County Generations Duncannon Center
Perry County Generations Duncannon Center is a certified child care center in Duncannon, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 7 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 11 centers in Perry County and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Record for Staff #1 contained current clearances, but the State Police and Child Abuse were observed to be volunteer.
In the infant room, a breast milk nurser in the refrigerator was observed to not be labeled with a child's name. Corrected at time of inspection.
During the review of the staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain an acceptable DHS FBI clearance (had completed a Department of Education FBI clearance).
During the physical site inspection in the Preschool room, there was peeling paint/rust observed in the bathroom area on the cover to the heating vent.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1-9).
During the review of the staff files, staff person #2's file did not contain verification of education.
Staff person #1 has been employed more than 90 days and does not have completed pre-service training: Health and Safety topics including Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
“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) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $29.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Perry County Generations Duncannon Center 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 May 6, 2026 (background checks): “Record for Staff #1 contained current clearances, but the State Police and Child Abuse were observed to be volunteer.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Perry County Generations Duncannon Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Perry County Generations Duncannon Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Perry County Generations Duncannon Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 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 Perry County Generations Duncannon Center compare with other daycares in Perry County?
It is #5 of 11 centers in Perry County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Perry County Generations Duncannon Center last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Perry County Generations Duncannon Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for newborn, $58.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $57.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Perry County Generations Duncannon Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Perry County Generations.
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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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