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Calvary Kids Childcare Center

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
4700 Locust Ln, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Quick Facts

Capacity
190 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250944
License Issued
Mar 25, 2026
Active Through
Mar 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:45 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Tuesday6:45 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Wednesday6:45 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Thursday6:45 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Friday6:45 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-08 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-01 Renewal 3270.116 - School-Age Children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.116

Description: School-Age Children

Noncompliance Area: On 12/17/25, it was observed that a designated time for homework was not established, on the schedule, in the school age classroom.

Correction Required: When a facility serves a school-age child, homework supervision shall be provided in accordance with arrangements determined by the parent and the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Homework time will be included in the schedule and offered to the school age children.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 12/17/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 3/23/23 and was not updated until 11/24/25.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 updated health assessment form when they went back to the Dr.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76

Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 12/17/25, it was observed that Christmas lights were dangling from the ceiling to the floor in the gym. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Christmas light ends were taped to the wall as to not pose a safety hazard
2025-12-01 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On 12/17/25, it was observed that staff person 2 did not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum with a trainer who was PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, GS, or Director qualified staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will attend a certified pediatric/First Aid/CPR on Presidents Day 2026 to obtain approved training.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 12/17/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the dress up corner in classroom 103. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cover all peeling paint with contact paper until can be repainted.
2025-06-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Continuity of Operations care plan has been added to our Emergency Preparedness Plan, copied and distributed to all classrooms. It has also been added to our letter that we give to the parents.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated in a timely manner. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/28/24 that was not updated until 9/12/24. Staff person 3 had a health assessment on file that expired on 3/5/24 that was not updated until 10/2/24.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will continue to monitor when staff are due for physicals.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On 15/5/24, it was observed that staff person 2 did not complete emergency plan training in their first 90 days of employment. Documentation of Emergency Plan Training was dated 9/25/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 has had their emergency plan training completed.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, it was observed that the fire detection system had not been tested every 30 days. Fire system was tested on 12/5/23 and again on 2/5/24 which is lapse of more than 30 days. Fire system was tested on 6/4/24 and again on 8/6/24 which is a lapse of more than 30 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills to be held no more than 30 days apart even if the director is not available.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 12/14/23, it was observed that the cardboard blocks in the Pre-K classroom were torn. CORRECTED ON SITE,

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Any ripped/torn blocks are removed and only blocks in good condition are kept. The blocks kept will be wrapped in contact paper to help them last longer.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: On 12/14/23, it was observed that the health assessment for child 6 was not updated in a timely manner. The health assessment on file for child 6 was dated 1/17/22. Child 6 is a preschool age child who should have had an updated health assessment by 1/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of child's most recent health assessment was obtained. Date of assessment was 2/3/23. form was filled out and brought to us on 12/15/23.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: On 12/14/23, it was observed that child 8 had a medication on site (Benedryl), but no medication log was present.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent has provided written consent for administration of medication and a medication log is established.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 12/14/23, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/24/23, that was not updated until 11/8/23.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will continue to monitor when staff are due for physicals and other renewals. Health Assessment is currently up to date.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 12/14/23 it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom behind the changing table, between the shelves where the child toy vacuum cleaners are stored. Peeling paint was observed in the 2/3 classroom by the sink. Peeling paint was observed in the Preschool classroom behind the tree.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Any and all areas of peeling paint will be covered.
2023-06-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On 12/7/22, it was observed that items less than 1 inch were accessible to children under the age of 3 in the 2/3 classroom. Small Pom Poms were stored in a bin on a low shelf. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items were immediately removed from the play shelf and put up higher in an inaccessible cabinet.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/7/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 1 year and had not completed fire safety training in the previous 12 months.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 did complete the DHS approved online fire safety module on the PA Keys site on 12/22/22.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On 12/7/22, it was observed that staff persons 2 and 3 had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have health and safety training completed.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 and 3 were college students and worked less than 90 days this summer. They left for college and were told to complete the training before being able to work over Christmas break. They have both completed the training.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 12/7/22, it was observed that diaper creams were accessible to children in the drawers outside of the toddler bathroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items were immediately moved to the top shelf of the cabinet, out of the reach of children.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 12/7/22, it was observed that there was no soap in the first aid kit in the 2/3 classroom. The container that held soap was dried out. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replace the non-air tight soap containers with a better quality container that will keep the soap from drying out.
2022-07-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-13 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 12/13/21, it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 5/9/21. A new health assessment was not on file until 10/22/21. Health assessments must be updated every 24 months.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will continue to monitor when staff are due for physicals and other renewals.
2021-12-13 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: On 12/13/21, it was observed that staff persons 1 (start date 5/26/21), 2 (start date 6/5/21), and 3 (start date 2/24/21) had been working with children longer than 90 days and had not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have scheduled first aid training to bring all staff members current on their certification, and will be sure to have future employees trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within the first 90 days.
2021-12-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 12/13/21, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed: Staff person 2 (start date 6/5/21) did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file until 8/18/21. Facility has a provisional hire waiver, but the certificate is dated more than 45 days after starting with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Original NSOR was filed before employee went away to college. Her parents misplaced it, and we did not receive it. Reapplied for NSOR when she returned for summer employment, and that is the one on file now. We do have documentation of both applications that were submitted.

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