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Celebree School

Middletown, PA · Dauphin County
4000 Vine St, Middletown, PA 17057
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Quick Facts

Capacity
159 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Chinese - Mandarin, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 926-6016
4000 Vine St
Middletown, PA 17057
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250895
License Issued
Jan 20, 2026
Active Through
Jan 20, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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Celebree School is a Child Care Center in Middletown PA, with a maximum capacity of 159 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/26/2026 in the Toddler B (young toddlers) classroom sliced pool noodles are in the sensory table. Small pieces are able to be broken off the pool noodles and several pieces with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in the sensory table.

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.)
The sliced pool noodles were removed from the sensory table in the Toddler B classroom.
2026-06-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2)

Description: Original container/Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/26/2026 in the Toddler B classroom an inhaler and Epi-pen were present in the groups Go Bag for child #1. Neither the inhaler or the Epi-Pen were in the original box it was received in nor did either prescription medication contain a prescription label or written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All medication is stored inside the original packaging that contains a prescription label.
2026-06-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: It was confirmed through staff interviews that several staff members, including administrative staff have said things like, "If you are going to act like a baby I'm going to take you to the baby room" and "Babies don't keep their shoes on, if you can't keep your shoes on you are going to the baby room!" to children who are misbehaving in the preschool and pre-k rooms.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. The legal entity must arrange for their self and all staff members, including administrative staff currently employed at the facility to complete the following training found on the Better Kid Care website: Interactions Matter: Positive Teacher-Child Interaction Strategies. Documentation that all staff have completed the required training must be submitted to the Central Region Office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Closer/more frequent observations for teachers will be held to observe interactions with students. Trainings will be required for staff to take through Better Kid Care: Interactions Matters-Positive Teacher Interactions with documentation staff completed the training sent to certification representative with the Central Region Office. Negative interactions with teachers to students will be placed on an action plan-failure to comply can lead to termination of employment. Staff will not be permitted to single out a child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
2026-04-24 Complaints- Legal Location 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: Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) received second degree burns on the bottoms of their feet as a result of walking on an Infant FunCenter made of timber, recycled plastic without their shoes on. Child #1 kicked their shoes and one sock off while being pushed in a stroller to the outside play space. Staff did not put the child's sock and shoes back on before being removed from the stroller. This occurred on April 23,2026 with temperatures reported to have been in the 70's degrees Fahrenheit.

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.)
Staff are required to take the following precautionary measures to ensure outdoor play surfaces are in good repair and free from visible hazard and do not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children while playing on the playground at the facility: 1.Require all children to wear shoes while on the playground. Children without appropriate footwear may not be permitted to participate in outdoor play due to safety concerns. 2.Ensure that a water hose is readily accessible to teachers so playground equipment, especially slides, can be cooled down during the summer months. 3.Require teachers to check the temperature of slides and other playground surfaces before allowing children to use them, particularly during hot weather. 4.When a teacher is alone in ratio during the summer, require them to contact administration for assistance so an additional staff member can help with transitions and safety checks.
2026-02-10 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Staff #2 was reported to have worked unsupervised with children. Staff Person #2 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children: PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 1 and Pediatric First Aid and CPR 9Completed 1/23/26 - (See LIS for first day working with children)

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.)
Staff has completed the PA required Health and safety for center care 2/13/26 and2/19/26.
2026-02-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 12/30/26, which is a date in the future.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 has reached out to her doc and has corrected and updated a new form - dated 1/12/26.
2026-02-10 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: A disclosure statement for staff #2 was not available. Staff #1 and staff #2 had incomplete PA state police clearance documents on file - the disseminated date was missing from the state police clearance for both staff members.

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. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The disclosure statement that staff #2 signed on first day of onboarding has been found. it has included to the staff file. PA State Police Clearance for Staff #2 resubmitted. Results obtained 2/12/26. Staff #1 is no longer employed at the facility.
2026-02-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 has bachelor's degree on file. A transcript detailing major of the degree was not available. Documentation of experience was also not available for staff # 1. Documentation of education for staff #2 was not available.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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.)
Staff 2 B.A diploma has placed in her file - Health Administration. Staff 1, Diploma is in file - Staff no longer employed
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A small farm figurine, which fit completely in a choking tube, was observed in the Two A classroom. Corrected on site by removing the toy.

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.)
Removed small farm figurine from the classroom.
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The name of the medical provider was not available on the emergency contact form for child #2.

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.)
Had parent provide medical provider's information on emergency contact form.
2026-01-12 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: Written consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #2, #3, #4, and #5.

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.)
For the children that were missing emergency medical care consent on emergency contact form, we had parents sign the emergency contact form where their signature was missing.
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, an emergency contact form was not available for a child in the Infant A classroom. An emergency contact form was not available for a child in the Infant B classroom. Both instances were corrected on site by placing a copy of the emergency contact form in the classroom binder.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency forms that were missing from the classroom binder were corrected by placing a completed copy of the emergency form inside the class's binder.
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that staff #2 (see LIS for DOH) had a health assessment dated 12/20/22, which exceeded the requirement that health assessments be conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service. The staff member does have a current health assessment on file.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment is on file but noted as out of date. Current health assessment is on file.
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, pick up and drop off procedures, including notification of safe routes, were not posted.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Made copies from the parent handbook for the pickup and drop off procedures to be posted on the parent board.
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that the financial agreement for child #1 was signed on 11/14/24 and updated in June of 2025, exceeding the requirement that financial agreements be updated every 6 months.

Correction Required: 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.)
Had parent sign the financial agreement so that it was updated.

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