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Alphabet Express Early Learning

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
2205 Forest Hills Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Quick Facts

Capacity
49 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 671-8020
2205 Forest Hills Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246466
License Issued
Dec 3, 2025
Active Through
Dec 3, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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About the Provider

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ALPHABET EXPRESS EARLY LEARNING is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1-5's files contain the original financial agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children # 1-5's financial agreements were copied, the copy was placed in each child's file and the original financial agreements were given to the parents.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #5's emergency contact information does not contain written consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5's emergency contact information was signed by the parent to consent for emergency medical care.
2025-09-04 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: Child #2's file does not include an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file is dated 7/29/24.

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.)
Parent provided Child #2's updated health assessment.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's file does not contain current record of administered immunizations.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent provided Child #3's current record of administered immunizations.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #5's emergency contact information does not contain written consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had the parent sing off for consent of administration of minor first-aid on 9/10/25 for child#5.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not obtain a renewed certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Previous Certificate dated 5/2/2022, and current is dated 7/31/2024.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As soon as I noticed that staff person #3's pediatric cpr and first aid were past due, I signed them up for the first class available.
2025-09-04 Renewal 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: Staff person # 1 did not obtain their renewed Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and NSOR within 60 months. Previous Child Abuse Clearance: 7/13/2020, and current: 8/5/2025. Previous FBI Clearance: 7/31/2020, and current: 8/7/2025. Previous NSOR Certificate: 1/14/2020, and current: 8/12/2025. Staff person #2 did not obtain their renewed State Police Clearance and NSOR within 60 months. Previous State Police Clearance: 7/2/2020, and current: 8/5/2025. Previous NSOR Certificate: 7/16/2020, and current: 8/8/2025. Staff person #3 did not obtain their renewed State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance within 60 months. Previous State Police Clearance: 7/2/2020, and current: 8/5/2025. Previous Child Abuse Clearance: 7/15/2020, and current: 8/12/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
As soon as I realized staff person #1's child abuse clearance, FBI Clearance and NSOR were outdated, they applied for new clearances. As soon as I realized staff person #2's state background clearance and NSOR were outdated, they applied for updated clearances. As soon as I realized that staff person #3's state background clearance, and child abuse clearance were out dated, they applied for new.
2025-07-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler classroom, that there was a small hole in the wall with exposed drywall. Corrected on site (covered with tape).

Correction Required: 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.)
We placed tape over the chip temporarily until the paint can be touched up. We will monitor the walls closely to assure there are no big chips and take care of them in a timely manor.
2025-07-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: There was not written documentation of fire drills. The Director stated that the last two drills were conducted on 5/9/25, and 7/9/25, which lapsed 60 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I compiled a list of dates for every 60 days, adjust for weekends. I also updated the dire drill log. Our next fire drill will be on 9/5/25. We will continue to do every 60 days and continue to update the log.
2025-07-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection device testing lapsed 30 days for testing documented on 5/9/25 and 6/9/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). 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.)
I updated the log and compiled a list of dates for every 30 days. I also adjusted for weekends. We set reminders that coordinate with the dates we will also continue to update the log.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include a child service report providing information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. The file for child #1 included a Pearson - Ounce assessment dated 06/2024 with the previous assessment dated 06/2023. The file for child #2 included a Pearson - Ounce assessment dated 08/24/2024 with the previous assessment dated 05/2023. The file for child #3 did not include a Child Service Report within 6-months of enrollment (see LIS code sheet) or subsequent assessments. The file for child #4 included a Child Service Report dated 01/2022 with no subsequent 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.)
We are going to do better at making sure reports are done every six months. We are going to have reports done by 11/1/2024 and then we are going to determine what months we want to do our reports in and continue doing so every six months.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I added the date to the agreement and had the parent sign off.
2024-09-11 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 #2 and #3 and #5 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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.)
I had parents fill in the missing information on the emergency contact and sign/date it.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had the parent sign off for emergency medical care and make sure everything else was up to date.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage information or the policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had the parent add the insurance information and sign off on the form.

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