Seeds of Success Academy
Seeds of Success Academy is a certified child care center in Elizabethtown, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 14 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). All 14 came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The record for staff person #1 (start date with children 9/1/2026) does not contain proof of submission of the FBI clearance does not contain the results of the NSOR verification that were submitted on 8/24/2026. This is not in compliance with the CPSL.
It was observed on 9/2/2026 in the infant room the crib labeled for the use of child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) contained an Infant Sleep Positioner. When asked by the certification representative, Staff person #1 acknowledged that the Infant Sleep Positioner was being used when child #1 slept in their crib to position them on their side due to acid reflux. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants are placed on their back to sleep unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. A medical reason has not been documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
It was observed on 9/2/2026 multiple plastic bags are accessible to children in the older toddler room. This includes a bin filled with plastic bags on a shelf used for "teacher materials" and diapers wrapped in plastic stored in the bathroom attached to the older toddler room with the door propped open.
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). This is evidenced by manual testing of the fire detection system exceeding 30 days between the period of 7/31/26 and 9/2/2026 (33 days).
In the infant room on 3/27/26, a toy arch mobile was observed to be attached to the rails of the crib while an infant was sleeping in the crib. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
It was observed on 3/27/26 in the Preschool Room a protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet by the refrigerator which is accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
It was observed on 3/27/26 the toddler room has three (3) water stained ceiling tiles and two (2) ceiling tiles are missing from the toddler room bathroom. As a result, pink insulation was observed to be hanging down from the ceiling in the toddler room bathroom. It was observed on 3/27/26 the young toddler room has several water stained ceiling tiles.
An adult health assessment for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) indicated the staff person has a communicable disease but does not include a description of the condition(s) and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual.
Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Emergency contact information for child # 2 (admission date see LIS code sheet) does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent was not obtained prior to admission.
Emergency contact information for child #3 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #2's (admission date see LIS code sheet) record does not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent was not obtained prior to admission.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Seeds of Success Academy 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 Sep 2, 2026 (background checks): “The record for staff person #1 (start date with children 9/1/2026) does not contain proof of submission of the FBI clearance does not contain the results of the NSOR verification that were submitted on 8/24/2026. This…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Seeds of Success Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Seeds of Success Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Seeds of Success Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 8, 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 Seeds of Success Academy compare with other daycares in Elizabethtown?
It is #7 of 7 centers in Elizabethtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Seeds of Success Academy last inspected?
Sep 2, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Seeds of Success Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Seeds Of Success Academy.
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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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