Premier Learning Center-CEB
Premier Learning Center-CEB is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 182 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #14 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for facility person # 1 contained an NSOR clearance that was dated 1.30.20 and updated on 8.30.25. The updated NSOR clearance for facility person #1 was not completed every 60-months as required by CPSL. The file for facility person # 2 contained a Child Abuse clearance that was dated 8.27.20 and updated on 9.5.25, FBI clearance dated 10.20.20 and updated on 11.26.25, and State Police Criminal clearances dated 6.2.20 and updated on 9.4.25. The updated Child Abuse, FBI, and State Police criminal clearances for facility person #2 were not completed every 60-months as required by CPSL.
The file for facility person #3 contained State Police clearance dated 9.15.24, Child Abuse Clearance dated 8.30.24, DHS FBI clearance dated 8.31.24, and NSOR results dated 9.4.24. The file for Facility Person # 6 included a Child Abuse clearance dated 10.9.24 for household members and replaced with a correct Child abuse clearance dated of 11-26-25. The file for facility person #13 did not include a DHS FBI on file with no record of a DHS fingerprint application. Clearances for facility persons #3 and # 6 and #13 were not obtained within the 45-day provisional hire timeframe required under CPSL. The file for facility person #11 contained Mandated Reporter training dated 6.22.20 [expired on 6.22.25] with an update on 9.4.25. Mandated Reporter trainings for facility person #11 were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL.
It was observed that C-shaped nursing pillow (Boppy) and extra blankets were present in cribs as infants were sleeping in their cribs.
It was observed that a protective outlet cover was missing by the blackboard in the Library Childcare space. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
The file for facility person# 2 contained a health assessment dated 12/18/24 which was after the facility person date of hire. The file for facility person # 11 contains a health assessment last dated 10-18-23 without an update on file.
It was observed that the formula and infant feeding schedules for infants were not available.
It was observed that six (6) bottles stored in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with respective children's names.
It was observed that the vehicle (blue mini-van) used to transport children did not contain a first aid kit.
The file facility person # 4 contained an updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate that lapsed between dates. The updated pediatric first aid and cpr certificate had a date of 9/22/25 and previous had expired on 2/24/25.
Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. The facility person # 2 contained an evaluation dated 1/5/26 which was beyond the annual timeframe. The file for facility person # # 8 contained an evaluation date of 10/2023. The file for facility person # 10 contained an evaluation date of 1/2024. The file for facility person # 14 contained an evaluation date of 6/7/2024.
It was observed that the Emergency contact information for Child #1 was not located in the preschool childcare space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Facility person #1 and facility person #9 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum.
The facility's emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.The facility's emergency plan does not include accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days. Documentation included dates on July 26, 2024, and August 26, 2024, which was 31 days beyond the timeframe as required by the standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
It was observed that the Emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include a release person's complete address.
It was observed at the time of inspection the refrigerator storing the school-age program's food did not have a thermometer.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.40 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $44.00 | $33.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $44.00 | $33.00 |
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 Premier Learning Center-CEB 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 Dec 17, 2025 (background checks): “The file for facility person # 1 contained an NSOR clearance that was dated 1.30.20 and updated on 8.30.25. The updated NSOR clearance for facility person #1 was not completed every 60-months as required by CPSL. The…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Premier Learning Center-CEB?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Premier Learning Center-CEB since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Premier Learning Center-CEB’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 6, 2023. 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 Premier Learning Center-CEB compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?
It is tied for #14 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Premier Learning Center-CEB last inspected?
Dec 17, 2025 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Premier Learning Center-CEB cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.40 for preschool, $44.00 for young school-age, $44.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Premier Learning Center-CEB?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Premier Community Services.
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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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