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Learning Moore Through Nature & Play

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
N Fairville Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 925-6857
N Fairville Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00258474
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Active Through
Jul 30, 2027
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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LEARNING MOORE THROUGH NATURE & PLAY is a Family Child Care in HARRISBURG PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed wooden slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space. One wooden slat was removed and moved to replace the missing slat using wood staples instead of replacing the board. The wood staples were not long enough to secure the board, and the board did not stay in place. Leaving 1 slat still missing and the second slat not secure. The remaining swings missing slats were not repaired. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 04/15/2026 (SIN-00288609), "Observed slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space."

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.)
Slats will be replaced on the swings.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space. Observed 3 metal toy dump trucks and a metal table in the outdoor play space which were rusty. Observed a coat rack / cubby (approximately 4 feet in height) next to the entrance door and a bookshelf (approximately 6 feet in height) in the corner of the room which created a tip hazard.

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.)
I will replace the wood slat on swing. I discarded metal dump trucks. We painted the metal table. I will attach the bookshelf and cubbies to the wall.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the outdoor refrigerator used to store lunches from home had a temperature reading of 60° F. The refrigerator inside the facility used to store lunches did not have a thermometer. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I immediately removed the thermometer from outside refrigerator and placed the lunches in the inside refrigerator.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and #4 did not include a completed child service report with information to the family about the child's growth and development within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 and #5 did not include an updated child service report (CSR) within 6 months of the previous CSR; the most recent child services rports for child #1 and #5 were completed in May 2025 with no subsequent CSR on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make child service reports for child #1, #3, and #4. Child #5 last day is May 29, 2026.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 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 will update child #2 file with work address and phone number. Child #2 last day is May 20, 2026
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the addresses 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.)
I will have the parent update file to include addresses of individuals designated by the parents to whom the child may be released.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play space or in the classroom while children were receiving care in the space.

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 contact information is placed in a backpack to ensure they are present in the outdoor play space and in the classrooms.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will keep a copy of the emergency transportation plan in the backpack for outdoor area.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 did not include documentation of a review of the emergency contact and financial agreement at least once every 6 months. The most recent review of the emergency contact form was completed on 05/02/2025 with no subsequent review 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.)
I will update the emergency contact and financial agreement with parent.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child; the current health report on file was dated 05/15/2025 with the previous health report dated 04/16/2024. The file for child #5 included a health report which was not updated within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child; the most recent health report on file was dated 07/17/2024 with no subsequent health report on file.

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.)
I have updated child health reports and give reminders to parents.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The provider's Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment policy does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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.)
I will add prevention and identification of child maltreatment to my Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment policy.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have sent documentation of emergency plan to the local Municipality of April 9, 2026. I just couldn't find it in my email at the time of inspection.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include a current NSOR clearance; the most recent NSOR clearance on file was dated 08/06/2020. A copy of a request for an NSOR clearance was dated 09/30/2025 with no final NSOR clearance on file.

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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I contacted the NSOR to obtain a copy of my clearance. Facility will remain closed until NOSR is received.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet under the coat rack / cubbies which did not have protective receptacle covers and were accessible to children under 5 years of age.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I immediately replaced the cover to the outlet.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed an exposed crack in the siding next to the back entrance of the building. Observed an area carpet at the front entrance and back entrance doors which were curled at the ends creating a trip hazard. Observed bolts along the corners of the fence surrounding the outdoor play space and at the gates with exposed bolts that were facing into the play space.

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.)
I covered the crack of the siding. I applied carpet tape to area rugs to keep them from rolling up. I placed bolt covers on bolts in the outside space.

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