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Pennsylvania · Chambersburg · 17201

Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC

1051 Sheffler Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201 · Franklin County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC is a certified child care center in Chambersburg, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 34 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 34). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#14 of 18 centers in Chambersburg
2 Core-safety citations
32 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Aug 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 13
Health & medication 9
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Caregiver conduct 2
Records & paperwork 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 6, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Based on interviews, Staff #1 lightly smacked a child's buttocks while in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “The child in question is the owner's son. He was being picked up for the day and the teacher was playing around with him and told him if he didn't listen to his mama she was going to "get his butt". This was in no way a disciplinary action and parent was present. Child was not "in care" when this…”
Core safety Aug 6, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
Based on interviews, staff have sprayed children in the face using spray bottles. Based on interviews, Staff #1 threw a wet rag at a child and hit the child in the arm. Based on interviews, Staff #1 and #2 threw their shoes at the children for not listening but did not actually hit the children with their shoes. Based on interviews, Staff #1 threw an easy grasp ball at the children to get their attention but did not hit the children with the ball. Based on interviews, Staff #1 and #2 threw pillows and stuffies at the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Our staff play around with the older school age children. The staff did not spray children in the face as a form of punishment. They were spraying children during water play and the children were chasing them around with water bottles as well spraying and playing. Throwing things to get attention…”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 have completed Pediatric First-aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “The instructor and the Pa Keys had previous conversations and it was implied that the instructor was good to go being PQAS certified. However, the PA Key hadn't followed through with completed his enrollment. I reached out to the instructor and it was taken care of the same day I was notified.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #3 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 12/4/24 with previous training completed on 6/16/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “The staff member did in fact complete the mandated reporter training on time but when asked for the certificate, she tried to log in and couldn't. When she tried to reset the password for the site it sent an email and she was locked out of her email so couldn't reset it. We had her just complete it…”
Citation Mar 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
A letter explaining the emergency procedures that the operator provides to the parent of each enrolled child was observed, however, this letter failed to include the accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “The parent letter has been updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Mar 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
An open wire mesh trash can without a plastic liner that contained tissues possibly contaminated by human secretions or excrement was observed in the school-aged room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “The wire mesh trash can has been removed from the area”
Citation Mar 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The file for child #1, a young toddler aged child was observed to lack an updated health report obtained at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. This was evidenced by the only health report in the file to be dated 03/12/25 a period of 7 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “The child has since returned their initial health assessment. This child in particular was from another state and were waiting for a release of records.”
Citation Mar 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)
The file for child #2, a pre-school aged child was observed to lack an updated health report obtained at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. This was evidenced by the most current health report present in the file was dated 11/01/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “This child has since gotten an updated health assessment.”
Citation Mar 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1, a young toddler aged child, was observed to contain an initial health report obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This was evidenced by the only health report present in the file was dated 03/12/2025, a period of 198 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “This child has since received an initial health report. This particular child is from another state and was waiting on a release of information form.”
Citation Mar 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
The facility's Older Toddler room was observed to lack a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “The daily schedule in the Older Toddler room fell off the wall. We have since re hung it.”
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Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", on a low counter in the entrance way. Observed WD-40 and wasp spray accessible to children on a low shelf in an open storage area near the lobby of the facility. Observed diaper cream, "labeled keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a shelf in a cubby in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “The hand sanitizer has been moved to a higher shelf. The WD-40 and wasp spray was moved to a locked room. The diaper cream was in the child's cubby to be taken home, however, it was moved to the office to wait for parent pick up.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed the first-aid kit in the school-age room did not contain tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Tweezers have been placed in the first aid kit.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed in the older toddler room, the hook to hang the emergency bag was detached from the wall and was laying on the floor. Observed a fan in a child care space needed to be cleaned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “The hook has been anchored into the wall to make it more sturdy. The fan has been removed from child care space as we don't use it.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
Observed multiple highchairs in the young toddler room which did not have safety straps.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “New highchair straps have been ordered and will be installed as soon as they arrive”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
Observed the most recent health assessments in child files #1 and #2 did not contain an updated written verification of ongoing vaccines.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Parents have been advised to turn in an updated copy of their child's vaccination record.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Staff #1 is having their health assessment re-done.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Observed the documentation for the required annual emergency drill did not contain all of the required information listed on the OCDEL emergency drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Emergency drill has been recorded on OCDEL form.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Observed the initial health assessment for child file #3 was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2024): “All parents are advised that health assessments are due within 60 days of starting.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Observed emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “We have obtained the health insurance policy number and had the parent resign the emergency contact.”
Citation May 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a detached cover plate in the housekeeping area of the older toddler room. Observed frayed carpet in the hallway leading to the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “The plate cover has been secured to the wall and the fraying carpet has been trimmed down to be flush with the floor.”
Citation May 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
Observed child file #1, a young toddler, contains a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “The parent has been notified and is to be delivering the updated health assessment by June 2, 2023.”
Citation May 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
Observed child file #1 contains an immunization record which is not updated with written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “The parent is to be dropping off the completed health assessment/vaccine record by June 2, 2023.”
Citation May 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Observed staff file #2 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “The staff member has an updated health assessment now.”
Citation May 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Her hours have been printed out and placed in her file with a total of 3300 hours just working for us.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Observed electrical outlets on a power cord by the sink in room 111 which did not have protective receptacle covers. Observed electrical outlets by the door of room 107 which did not have protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Outlet covers were placed in all open receptacles.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed microban disinfectant accessible to children in the unlocked staff lounge. Observed microban disinfectant and glass cleaner accessible to children in room 104 which was unlocked and not gated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “The rooms that are not in use or for staff, will be locked and/or blocked from children accessing the room.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
Observed the measured water temperature in the school age room was more than 112 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Asked the landlord where the water heater is to be able to be turned down to at or below 110 degrees.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a spot of damaged door trim by the exit door near the school age room. Observed shelf anchoring spots on the floor of the school age room needed to be cleaned. Observed 2 large holes and several small holes in the drywall above the stove in the eating room. Observed damaged anchor straps which needed to be removed in room 107 and 104. Observed in room 105 holes in the wall in the quiet area and above the cubbies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Fixed the door trim by the door. Swept up the anchoring spots that were dirty. Holes have been covered above the stove. Removed all anchor straps that were left behind. Holes were repaired in room 105.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed peeling paint in the quiet area of room 105.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Peeling paint has been fixed/covered in room 105.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed an unstable shelf on wheels in the infant/toddler room 106. Observed in room 107, a toy shelf had peeling edges, exposed foam on the red seats, an unstable shelf with a peeling cover and was not stable, and a shelf with holes in the back.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “The shelf in the infant/toddler room has had the wheels removed and mounted securely. In room 107, any shelves/equipment that were damaged have been removed. Any shelving that is staying, will be mounted to the wall securely.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Observed in room 105, the toddler room, a small rubber band with a diameter of less than 1 inch, on the floor accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “The small rubber band hair tie was removed as soon as it was noticed.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
Observed the facility did not have a written statement from the parent, giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “The original formula and feeding schedules from the parent were left at the old center during the move. New forms have been signed and filled out by the parents for all infants and hung in the infant room.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Observed the updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “The emergency plan has now been sent to the correct agencies as the Borough responded to us with where it needed to be sent.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Other state visit Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due date of 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “The staff completed the training after being reminded that it hadn't been finished.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Aug 6, 2025 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $48.00 $40.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $46.00 $38.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $44.00 $36.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $42.00 $34.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $36.00 $30.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $36.00 $30.00

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 67 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 22, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 5:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 504-8115
State certificate # CER-00256332
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Common questions

Has Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC 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 Aug 6, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “Based on interviews, Staff #1 lightly smacked a child's buttocks while in care.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jan 22, 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 Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?

It is #14 of 18 centers in Chambersburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC last inspected?

Mar 11, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $44.00 for older toddler, $42.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLC.

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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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