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The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg

1871 Old Main Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257 · Cumberland County
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg is a certified child care center in Shippensburg, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #35 of 96 centers in Cumberland County and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #35 of 96 centers in Cumberland County
0 Core-safety citations
12 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
12 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Mar 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 3
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Upon review of the emergency plans as written and submitted for review on site, it was found that specific plans related to 'Continuity of Operations' in the event of a longer-term site closure were not included.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “In the event an emergency warrants a longer-term closure, we have added information into our 'Continuity of Operations' regarding temporary site closure.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that one heater vent located near the window area [and accessible to children in care] registered surface temperatures ranging from 114 F - 136 F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “The maintenance team for the facility will review the mechanical system to determine the cause for the issue. If a change to the mechanical system does not correct the issue, a cover will be utilized for that area. While the project is being completed the heat has been manually set to no higher…”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training Staff person #4 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training [no training documentation/card on file at site]
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Staff persons 1 - 4 will complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training from a PQAS certified trainer. Staff person #5 has provided appropriate documentation of the required training. Staff persons 1 - 4 will be supervised until the training has been completed.”
Citation Apr 15, 2025 Incident investigation Health & medication
Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)
Staff person #1 did not notify the Central Regional Office within 24 hours of an incident that occurred on-site resulting in the hospitalization of child #1 in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “The regional office will be notified within 24 hours of any incident occurring at the facility that results in a child receiving emergency room treatment and/or requires being hospitalized. This will be discussed with staff during emergency plan training and added to the facility's guide for…”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in classroom 003, spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were placed on a half wall ledge at the children's bathroom area accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions in classroom 003 have been placed in an area that is inaccessible to children.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
It was observed in classroom 004 in a cabinet under the sink, a Magic Eraser not stored in its original labeled container or a container that specifies the content.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The magic eraser in room 004 has been placed in a container that specifies the contents.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
It was observed in classroom 002, chipped and peeling paint on the wall near the snack prep area. It was observed in classroom 002A, broken and exposed drywall at the corner of the wall near the diaper changing table area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The drywall on the corner of the wall in classroom 002A has been repaired and repainted. The area in room 002 with the chipped/peeling paint has been repainted.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
The facility does not provide a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The supervision policy has been added to the family handbook, which is distributed at enrollment and annually to each family. Currently enrolled families received a copy of the supervision policy as an addendum to their current family handbook.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 3/7/24, it was observed that the red couch in the Preschool B classroom was torn on the armrest. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “The tear on the armrest of the couch was covered during the inspection.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On 3/7/24, it was observed that staff person 2 had not completed the health and safety 1 hour update within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “The staff person will complete the required health and safety training update. The staff person will work supervised until the training is complete.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
On 3/7/24, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have verification of education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2024): “The staff member will submit a copy of their high school diploma or a copy of their undergraduate transcripts as documentation of their education.”
Citation Mar 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On 3/7/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 12 months and did not have documentation of 12 training hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “The staff person will be required to complete 6 hours of training by 4/12/24. The remaining 6 hours will be completed by 5/12/24.”

“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 Apr 15, 2025 Incident investigation
1 violation 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.

Enforcement actions

Reduction in Maximum capacity May 6, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $42.50 $42.50
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $42.50 $42.50
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $40.30 $40.30

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 96 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Sep 22, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Shippensburg University Foundation
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 477-1792
State certificate # CER-00255557
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Common questions

Has The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 22, 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 The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg compare with other daycares in Cumberland County?

It is tied for #35 of 96 centers in Cumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg last inspected?

Mar 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $42.50 for young toddler, $42.50 for older toddler, $40.30 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shippensburg University Foundation.

Certified centers nearby

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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