Play Hub is a certified child care center in Chambersburg, PA, with capacity for 139 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 11 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 11). All 11 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The facility was observed to have an accumulation dry, brown yard debris and leaves collected under the corner of the porch landing in the outside play area.
A bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed to be sitting within reach of children in the facility's Flower room.
A spray bottle with a clear liquid and no label that identified the contents was observed in the facility's Flower room.
The facility was observed to have a vinyl/linoleum mat in the Baby 2 room which was observed to have curling edges and a tattered appearance.
The files for children #2 and #4 were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided at 6-month intervals. This was evidenced by only one CSR dated 1/23/26 present in child #2's file, and a CSR dated 1/28/26 as the only CSR present in child #4's file.
The files for children #2 and #5 were observed to contain an agreement lacked to specify the date of the child's admission.
The file for child #3 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked information if any on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation
The facility was observed to lack an emergency contact form for every child present and receiving care in the Baby 1 space.
The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation of having had the parent review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.
The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack written evaluations of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This was evidenced by no evaluations present in the file for staff person #1. Staff person #2's file had evaluations dated 09/19/2024 and 10/19/2025, a period of 13 months. And the file for staff person #3 was observed to contain an evaluation dated 05/08/2024.
The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) which provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided at least once in a 6-month period. This was evidenced by no Child Service reports present in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.
“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) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $39.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $39.00 |
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 Play Hub had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 11 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Play Hub?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Play Hub since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Play Hub’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 3, 2025. 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 Play Hub compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?
It is #5 of 18 centers in Chambersburg 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 Play Hub last inspected?
Sep 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Play Hub cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for newborn, $57.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Play Hub?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Play Hub.
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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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