The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC
The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Stewartstown, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 15). All 15 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #45 of 105 centers in York County and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 was caring for three young toddler aged children alone.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that an outlet cover was missing from the outlet next to the refrigerator in the young toddler classroom.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile above the exit sign had water marks on it in the young toddler classroom. The window sills in the older toddler classroom were visibly dirty and there were cobwebs in the left corner of the left window in the older toddler classroom.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a stroller blocking the egress door in the young toddler classroom.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a child's lunch box that was on a counter had string cheese in it and another lunchbox had cherries in it. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the initial health assessment on file for child 2 and child 5 was obtained more than 60 days from the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the gauze in the preschool first aid kit had dried blood on it.
Documentation of the parent handbook on file did not include a daily schedule, fees and supervision policies.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 3 and child 5 was not signed by the operator.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care by a parent.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 were not updated in the last 6 months.
Documentation on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The adult health assessment form for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) indicated the staff person has a communicable disease; however, a description of the condition(s) and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual are not included on/with the form.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $31.00 |
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 The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 May 28, 2026 (supervision): “During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 was caring for three young toddler aged children alone.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 8, 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 Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in York County?
It is tied for #45 of 105 centers in York County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC last inspected?
May 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Center of Early Learning & Childcare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Center Of Early Learning & Childcare 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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