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Head Start/early Head Start Of York County

York, PA · York County
339 E Cottage Pl, York, PA 17403
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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📞 (717) 846-4600
339 E Cottage Pl
York, PA 17403
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253570
License Issued
Jun 10, 2026
Active Through
Jun 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START OF YORK COUNTY is a Child Care Center in YORK PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain verification of educational level.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained verification of education level for staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: While completing an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a basket with dramatic play items was broke in the young toddler classroom and a basket with rattles was broke in the infant classroom. Both baskets were removed during the inspection.

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.)
Broken baskets were removed during the inspection.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1, did not include written consent from the parent.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signed written consent on the medication log on 10/24/25.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5) - Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2, staff member 4 and staff member 7 did not include a physical examination or an examination of staff members suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of a health assessment is on file for staff member 2 and staff member 4. A physical examination and staff's suitability to provide childcare is on file for staff member 7.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 and staff member 7, did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination are now on file for staff member 1 and staff member 7.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 5, staff member 6 and staff member 7 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person are now on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 5, staff member 6 and staff member 7
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff member 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. ·Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff member 1--- must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff member 1, --, staff member 1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 is now on file for staff member 1.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 1 and staff member 4 showed that they have not lived in PA within the last 5 years and documentation of required out of state clearances were not on file. Staff member 1 and staff member 4 were observed working with children the day of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit. Documentation of a disclosure statement was not on file for staff member 5.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff member 1 and staff member 4 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff member 1 and staff member 4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of out of state clearances are now on file for staff member 1 and staff member 4. A disclosure statement is now on file for staff member 5. Staff member 1 and staff member 4 did not have direct contact with children until out of state clearances were on file.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 6 and staff member 7, did not include 2 years' experience working with children. Documentation of education on file for staff member 2 was from Ecuador and documentation of education on file for staff member 5 was from Costa Rica and have not been translated or evaluated for equivalency.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of two years' experience working with children is now on file for staff member 6 and staff member 8. Documentation of education translated and evaluated for equivalency for staff member 2 and staff member 5 will be on file pending approval.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: Documentation on file showed that the fire alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The alarms were tested on 5/23/25 and then again on 7/8/25; which is 46 days, 7/10/25 and again on 8/21/25; which is 42 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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Manually test all fire detection devices or systems every 30 days and maintain a written record of the testing with the facilities fire drill logs.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a broken basket that contained toys in the infant classroom. Baskets containing magnatiles and dramatic play were broken in the young toddler classroom. The climbing equipment in the young toddler classroom was visibly dirty. The baskets from both classrooms were removed during the inspection.

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.)
Broken basket was removed during inspection. The climber was cleaned after the children left for the day after inspection.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that an infant was sleeping with a pacifier in their mouth that was attached to a clip while in the crib.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pacifier clip was removed during the inspection.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 5 did not include examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member 5 no longer works for our organization.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that multiple bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, bottles were labeled correctly for children.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 5, staff member 6, staff member 7 and staff member 8, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility member 5 no longer works for our organization. Facility person 6, 7, 8 now contains two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person.

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