Zoey and Friends
Zoey and Friends is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #35 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Documentation showed that a fire drill had been conducted on 4/20/26 and again on 7/1/26, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days.
Documentation showed that a fire system test was conducted on 5/20/26 and again on 7/1/26, exceeding that requirement that fire system tests be conducted at least every 30 days.
Staff person #3's file does not contain out of state clearances (from previous residency in New York). See code sheet for date of hire.
Staff person #2 did not complete annual training on the emergency plan. See code sheet for date of hire.
It was observed in the two-year-old classroom, there was a mop bucket in the bathroom which contained dirty water, and was accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE
It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, that the bathroom sink faucet is loose.
Child #1 and 2's files do not contain initial written verification of immunizations within 60-days following the dates of admission. See code sheet for dates of admission.
Staff person #2 did not obtain an updated health assessment within 24-motnhs. The last health assessment on file is dated 1/22/24.
Child # 1 and 2's files do not contain initial health assessments completed within 60-days following the date of admission. See Code sheet for dates of admission.
Staff person #1 did not complete a pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid course by an approved professional/instructor.
Staff persons #2, 4, and 5 did not complete fire safety training annually.
Child #2's financial agreement was not signed by the operator. CORRECTED ON SITE
Children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's file contain the original financial agreement.
Child #2 and 5's emergency contact form does not include the phone number of the physician/medical care source.
Child #2's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents work address or work phone number.
Child # 2 and 5's emergency contact forms do not include the release person's addresses.
It was observed in Room #5 (3-year-old room) that there was a bottle labeled "Bleach" and did not include the specific contents. CORRECTED ON SITE.
It was observed in room #4 (2-year-old room) and room #6 (School-age room) that the ceiling vents were dusty. CORRECTED ON SITE.
It was observed in room #2 (1-year-old room) that there were two spots of chipped, and peeling paint on the left wall (with observation windows) with exposed plaster. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Staff Person #1's file does not include verification of education.
“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.) | $65.00 | $57.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | $53.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
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 Zoey and Friends 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 Feb 25, 2026 (background checks): “Staff person #3's file does not contain out of state clearances (from previous residency in New York). See code sheet for date of hire.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Zoey and Friends?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Zoey and Friends since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Zoey and Friends’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 1, 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 Zoey and Friends compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?
It is #35 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Zoey and Friends last inspected?
Jul 20, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Zoey and Friends cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler, $57.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Zoey and Friends?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is MSK Ventures 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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