Tender Times Childcare Center INC
Tender Times Childcare Center INC is a certified child care center in Millersburg, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #21 of 111 centers in Dauphin County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file of staff person #1 shows evidence that they began working with children before their child abuse clearance was on file. Facility person #2 had a state police clearance dated 12.21.20 and received the updated state police clearance on 12.22.25 causing a 1-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #2 had an NSOR clearance dated 12.22.20 and received the updated NSOR clearance on 12.23.25 causing a 1-day lapse between renewing the clearance.
The file for staff person #1 shows evidence that they began working with children before their health assessment and TB test results were on file.
The fire system log showed evidence that the fire system was not tested every 30 days. 5/23/25-6/23/25 (31 days)
Facility person #1 had a State Police clearance dated 12.10.19 and received the updated State Police clearance on 1.2.2025 causing a 23-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 12.17.19 and received the updated child abuse clearance on 1.2.2025 causing a 16-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #1 had a NSOR certificate dated 12.23.19 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 1.3.2025 causing an 11-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #2 had a child abuse clearance dated 8.5.19 and received the updated child abuse clearance on 1.6.2025 causing a 5-month lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #4 had documentation of a volunteer State Police clearance and a volunteer Child Abuse clearance. Facility person #4 had documentation of a Department of Education FBI clearance.
Facility person #3 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 11.11.22 and the updated health assessment was completed on 12.24.24.
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 1.3.2024 - 2.5.2024 = 33 days 3.1.2024 - 4.5.2024 = 35 days 7.26.2024 - 8.30.2024 = 36 days
Child #1 and Child #2 did not have documentation of a health insurance policy number on their emergency contact forms.
The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains copies of requests for both the PSP clearance and NSOR verification; however, results of those clearances/verifications are not on file. The Staff Person is beyond the 45-day provisional hire period; therefore, the operator is not in compliance with the CPSL.
It was observed on 1/26/2023 in the Toddler Room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 1/26/2023 in the Preschool Room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.
It was observed on 1/26/2023 in the Preschool Room matchbox cars with removeable parts and a magnet set that contains parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, were accessible to older toddler-aged children who were receiving care in that space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
The record for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain documentation of an 8th grade education.
The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) dated 8/28/2016, which does not satisfy this requirement. The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) dated 9/8/2022; however, the training completed was for home-based care and not center-based care and therefore does not satisfy this requirement.
The facility has a certificate of compliance dated 4/9/2021 - 4/9/2022 posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. A current certificate of compliance was not observed to have been posted.
“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.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $17.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $17.00 |
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 Tender Times Childcare Center INC 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 Jan 16, 2026 (background checks): “The file of staff person #1 shows evidence that they began working with children before their child abuse clearance was on file. Facility person #2 had a state police clearance dated 12.21.20 and received the updated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tender Times Childcare Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tender Times Childcare Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tender Times Childcare Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 17, 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 Tender Times Childcare Center INC compare with other daycares in Dauphin County?
It is tied for #21 of 111 centers in Dauphin County 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 Tender Times Childcare Center INC last inspected?
Jan 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tender Times Childcare Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for infant, $35.00 for young toddler, $35.00 for older toddler, $35.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tender Times Childcare Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brooke N Harman.
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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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