Rockstart Early Learning Center 2

60 S River Rd, Halifax, PA 17032 · Dauphin County

3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 is a certified child care center in Halifax, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 11 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 #40 of 111 centers in Dauphin County and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #40 of 111 centers in Dauphin County

5 Core-safety citations

22 Other citations

6 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

27 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 6

Records & paperwork 6

Background checks 4

Training & qualifications 4

Building & playground safety 3

Emergency preparedness 2

Supervision 1

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Supervision

Lighting/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.78/3270.113(a)

Observed the overhead lights in the infant room were turned off during naptime. The room does not have windows to produce natural light when the classroom lights are turned off. A string of lights hanging above the cabinets did not provide sufficient lighting in the room to see all of the children napping in the room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “An additional 25' string of lights has been hung around 2 walls in the infant room. We feel confident that it creates proper lighting during naptime to safely view sleeping infants.”

Core safety Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Background checks

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

The file for staff person #1 did not include the final results of the State Police Clearance. The file included a State Police clearance dated 07/28/2020 and a clearance in "Request under review" status dated 06/24/2025 and the final document was not on file. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Correct clearance was printed the day of inspection. I did not look carefully at the kind of clearance I had printed.”

Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)

The files for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include updated health reports at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 included a health report dated 06/20/2025 with no subsequent health report on file within 6 months. An updated health report was due by 12/2025. The file for child #2 included a health report dated 08/25/2025 with no subsequent health report on file within 6 months. An updated health report was due by 02/2026. The file for child #3 included a current health report dated 10/28/2025 with the previous health report dated 10/16/2024 with no subsequent health report completed in 04/2025.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “All 3 Child Health Assessments have been gathered. I will scan and send in an email to our inspector.”

Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

The file for staff person #2 included a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months of the previous assessment. The current health assessment on file was dated 10/08/2025 with the previous assessment dated 08/17/2023.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Directors will make sure to not only keep track of all staff files on a spreadsheet on the computer, but also look ahead periodically and give staff notice of upcoming needs.”

Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

The file for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include child service reports (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development which were completed at least once every 6 months. The file for child #2 included a current CSR completed on 02/20/2026 and previous reports completed on 07/09/2025 and 10/03/2024. The file for child #3 included a current CSR completed on 2/25/2026 and previous reports completed on 07/09/2025 and 10/03/2024. The file for child #4 included a current CSR completed on 02/20/2026 with no previous reports completed between initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet0 and 02/20/2026.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Now that each child has a current Child Service Report, directors will mark dates on calendars and spreadsheets and give staff notice before they become overdue.”

Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

The financial agreement for child #3 and #5 was not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6 months. The financial agreement for child #2 included a review on 01/06/2025, 08/14/2025 and 01/12/2026. The review between 01/06/2025 and 08/14/2025 exceeded 6 months. The financial agreement for child #5 included a review on 01/08/2026 with the previous review on 06/13/2024 with no subsequent reviews documented at least once every 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Financial Agreement forms are current as of January, but I will keep a spreadsheet of dates that child forms are due to be re-signed.”

Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)

The file for child #5 did not include a copy of subsequent written agreements between 06/13/2024 - 01/08/2026.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Form is currently signed, but I will be keeping better track of child forms and dates in a spreadsheet so that files remain current.”

Core safety Dec 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The NSOR of staff person #1 was dated 9/19/25, which was passed their date of first day caring for children. Staff person #2 had a signed disclosure but it was not the updated disclosure form dated 1/1/25. Staff person #3 did not have evidence of their Child Abuse Clearance on file at the time of the inspection. Staff person #4 did not have evidence of a signed disclosure statement on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 31, 2025): “Staff persons #2 and #4 signed the disclosure form. Staff person #3 went into portal and printed child abuse clearance.”

Citation Dec 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.27(c)

There was no evidence on file that staff person #4 has completed emergency plan training and they were outside of their 90-day pre-service window.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 31, 2025): “Staff member was immediately trained on the entire emergency plan for this center. She signed the form.”

Citation Dec 22, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

The temperature on the refrigerator in the toddler room was at 57 degrees. The refrigerator in the school age room did not have a thermometer. (Corrected on site.)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 31, 2025): “Toddler refrigerator setting was fixed on the dial. School-age refrigerator now has a thermometer.”

Citation Dec 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

The health assessment of staff person #4 did not confirm that they were free from communicable disease nor that they were suitable for childcare.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Staff #4 has appointment on 1/3/26. She was removed from the schedule until that time.”

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Core safety Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Staff person # 2 had a child abuse clearance that was not renewed within the 60-month timeframe. Current Child Abuse Clearance is on file. Staff Persons #'s 6 & 7 do not have documentation of a current NSOR clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “NSOR application were immediately submitted. Both have been returned and are enclosed here. Neither staff worked directly with children until the updated clearances were received.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

Emergency plan training was completed at the facility but was not completed timely to meet the requirements for annual emergency plan training. All staff have current emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Emergency Plan will be revised within plenty of time before the year is up to train all staff before their year is up.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

A playhouse in the outdoor area contained a roof cracked edge which created a potential pinch point. Correct during inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Duct tape was used to seal crack on roof.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

The health assessment for Child # 3 was not updated in a timely manner. This health report is currently up to date.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Plenty of notice will be given to families so they can schedule health assessments as mandated by the state.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21

Staff reported that an infant sleeps with a weighted sleep sack. Documentation from a physician or an IEP/IFSP necessitating use of the sleep sack, was not on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Weighted sleep sack was removed from the pack in play. No weights of any kind are used in sleep sacks.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Fire safety training was not conducted timely to meet the requirements for annua training. All staff have documentation of current fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “All fire training by staff is current as of this date.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

A Director is required to complete written annual staff evaluations of personnel who have worked at least 12 consecutive months at the Child Care Center. Written annual staff evaluations were not completed in a timely manner. All staff have current evaluations on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Staff evaluations will be completed before a year has passed since the last evaluation.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

46 or more children- additional group sups 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(e)

Current facility enrollment is 51 children. Documentation of education requirements was not on file for a second group supervisor.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “A copy of the associates degree was added to the staff file and is enclosed here.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)

Facility's parent handbook does not address supervision policies.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “A supervision policy has been included in the parent handbook.”

Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)

The emergency contact information for Child # 2 was not updated in a timely manner. This emergency contact information is currently up to date.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Signatures will be collected a few weeks before 6 months have passed to allow time to gather all signatures and updates.”

Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)

It was observed at the time of inspection a shelf in room #1/young toddler room was not secured to the wall and posed a falling hazard.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Brackets were screwed into walls and bookshelf, on both sides, to secure it to the wall.”

Citation Mar 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

It was observed that staff #1's previous health assessment was completed on 8-27-2021 and then again on 10-13-23. More than 24 months from the previous health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “All directors will ensure that staff have plenty of notice that documents are about to expire so they can get appointments in plenty of time.”

Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

It was observed at the time of inspection the director had not completed a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “Seven of the 13 evaluations were completed. The remaining evaluations will be completed no later than 3-31-2-23.”

Core safety Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

It was observed at the time of inspections staff #1 did not have the required National Sex Offender Registry Clearance completed and in their file. Staff #2's NSOR was not completed until 3-24-22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2022): “Staff #1's NSOR request was faxed and mailed a third application form on 4-26-22. Faxed and mailed fourth and fifth application on 4-29-22. Called NSOR verification unit and spoke with Frank on 5-2-22. He told staff #1 that their NSOR was mailed on 4-20-22, 4-26-22 and 4-29-22. I will send you a…”

Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

It was observed at the time of inspection that the napping mats in the Pre-K classoom were ripped and the foam was exposed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “Ordered 15 new nap mats on 4-26-22 (see attached invoice). New nap mats arrived on 4-29-22.”

Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

It was observed at the time of inspection emergency drills were not being conducted and documented annually.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2022): “Conducted an emergency (tornado) drill on 4-27-22.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$45.00	$45.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$43.00	$43.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$40.40	$40.40
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$38.40	$38.40
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$38.40	$19.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$38.40	$19.00

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

Capacity 63 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Jun 5, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 7, 2020 · what STARS means

Operator Rockstart Early Learning Center

Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (717) 827-3524

State certificate # CER-00253670

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Common questions

Has Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Mar 5, 2026 (supervision): “Observed the overhead lights in the infant room were turned off during naptime. The room does not have windows to produce natural light when the classroom lights are turned off. A string of lights hanging above the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Rockstart Early Learning Center 2?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Rockstart Early Learning Center 2’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 7, 2020. 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 Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 compare with other daycares in Dauphin County?

It is tied for #40 of 111 centers in Dauphin County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 last inspected?

Mar 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for infant, $43.00 for young toddler, $40.40 for older toddler, $38.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Rockstart Early Learning Center 2?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rockstart Early Learning Center.

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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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