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Safani Academy

Steelton, PA · Dauphin County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
39 N 2nd St, Steelton, PA 17113
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Quick Facts

Capacity
89 children
Languages
English, English, French, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 982-6171
39 N 2nd St
Steelton, PA 17113
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245449
License Issued
Oct 3, 2025
Active Through
Oct 3, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

Reviews

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2024-05-29 17:55:39
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Safani Academy provides so many fun activities and the children are so happy and never have any complaints of anything happening only good things.

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Parent
2023-06-27 17:56:16
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This Daycare is the Best !!!! My kids love it here they don’t wanna go nowhere else … Great loving staff .. Always caring and supportive even to us Adults …My kids come home everyday talking about what they did for the day and what they have learned … Thank you Safani Staff!!!!!

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About the Provider

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Childcare Center in Steelton, PA serving children 6 months through 13 years old.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged with the specific date the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for child #2 has been updated with weekly payment amount. Please see attached document.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #3 and #4 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child. The file for child #4 and #5 did not include a child service report with information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months since enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #4 included a child service report dated 07/19/2024 with no previous or subsequent reports on file. The file for child #5 included a child service report dated 03/05/2025 & 10/15/2024 with no previous reports on file.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for child #3 and #4 will include the services to be provided to the family and the child. The file for child #4 and #5 will include a child service report with information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months since enrollment.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #2 will include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 will include the parent's work address. The emergency contact information for child #2 will include parent's work address and telephone number.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the last name of one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the telephone number of one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #1, #2 and #5 will include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #1 will include the last name of one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #3 will include the telephone number of one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement for child #3 was not updated at least once every 6 months; the most recent update was dated 03/14/2024 with no subsequent reviews documented.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact and financial agreement for child #3 will be reviewed by a parent and will be updated at least once every 6 months.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment (see LIS code sheet); the file included a Clinical Visit Summary dated 07/08/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #2 has been updated with an annual physical. Please see attached document.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 included a Clinical Visit Summary dated 07/08/2025 which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The Clinical Visit Summary did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious of communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #2 has an annual physical report and all the required shots records. Please see attached document.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of DTap, a 3rd & 4th dose of PCV13.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) will include a record of the child's immunization status which will have a 4th dose of DTap, a 3rd and 4th does of PCV13.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #5 did not contain initial (see LIS code sheets) & subsequent health reports (see LIS code sheets). The files did not include their initial health assessments. Subsequent health reports on file for child #1 were dated 07/01/2025, with no previous health assessments on file. Subsequent health reports on file for child #5 were dated 07/08/2024 & 07/01/2025 with no previous health assessments on file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #1 and #5 will include their health reports.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include copies of their current criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance. The state police clearance dated 02/04/2020 was updated on 06/26/2024, but a copy of the 06/26/2024 clearance was not on file. The child abuse clearance dated 02/22/2020 was updated on 12/27/2024, but a copy of the 12/27/2024 clearance was not on file. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will include all copies of their current required clearances.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of a minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training; 6 1/2 hours were documented between 12/2023 - 12/2024

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 obtained an annual minimum of 12 hours of child care training on June 28, 2025. See attached document.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 04/06/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #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 person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has completed the mandated reporter training on 08/05/2025. Staff person #1 was supervised until the training was completed. Please see attached document.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed fluorescent lights in the preschool classroom with bulbs not working or flickering on and off.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The church will update all the lights in the preschool classroom by 09/29/2025.
2025-02-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized

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