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ROCKSTART EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2

Halifax, PA · Dauphin County
60 S River Rd, Halifax, PA 17032
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 827-3524
60 S River Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253670
License Issued
Jun 5, 2026
Active Through
Jun 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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ROCKSTART EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2 is a Child Care Center in HALIFAX PA, with a maximum capacity of 63 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include child service reports (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development which were completed at least once every 6 months. The file for child #2 included a current CSR completed on 02/20/2026 and previous reports completed on 07/09/2025 and 10/03/2024. The file for child #3 included a current CSR completed on 2/25/2026 and previous reports completed on 07/09/2025 and 10/03/2024. The file for child #4 included a current CSR completed on 02/20/2026 with no previous reports completed between initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet0 and 02/20/2026.

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.)
Now that each child has a current Child Service Report, directors will mark dates on calendars and spreadsheets and give staff notice before they become overdue.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include updated health reports at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 included a health report dated 06/20/2025 with no subsequent health report on file within 6 months. An updated health report was due by 12/2025. The file for child #2 included a health report dated 08/25/2025 with no subsequent health report on file within 6 months. An updated health report was due by 02/2026. The file for child #3 included a current health report dated 10/28/2025 with the previous health report dated 10/16/2024 with no subsequent health report completed in 04/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All 3 Child Health Assessments have been gathered. I will scan and send in an email to our inspector.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 included a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months of the previous assessment. The current health assessment on file was dated 10/08/2025 with the previous assessment dated 08/17/2023.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Directors will make sure to not only keep track of all staff files on a spreadsheet on the computer, but also look ahead periodically and give staff notice of upcoming needs.
2026-03-05 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: The financial agreement for child #3 and #5 was not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6 months. The financial agreement for child #2 included a review on 01/06/2025, 08/14/2025 and 01/12/2026. The review between 01/06/2025 and 08/14/2025 exceeded 6 months. The financial agreement for child #5 included a review on 01/08/2026 with the previous review on 06/13/2024 with no subsequent reviews documented at least once 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.)
Financial Agreement forms are current as of January, but I will keep a spreadsheet of dates that child forms are due to be re-signed.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 did not include a copy of subsequent written agreements between 06/13/2024 - 01/08/2026.

Correction Required: 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.)
Form is currently signed, but I will be keeping better track of child forms and dates in a spreadsheet so that files remain current.
2026-03-05 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 the final results of the State Police Clearance. The file included a State Police clearance dated 07/28/2020 and a clearance in "Request under review" status dated 06/24/2025 and the final document 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.)
Correct clearance was printed the day of inspection. I did not look carefully at the kind of clearance I had printed.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78/3270.113(a)

Description: Lighting/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Observed the overhead lights in the infant room were turned off during naptime. The room does not have windows to produce natural light when the classroom lights are turned off. A string of lights hanging above the cabinets did not provide sufficient lighting in the room to see all of the children napping in the room.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An additional 25' string of lights has been hung around 2 walls in the infant room. We feel confident that it creates proper lighting during naptime to safely view sleeping infants.
2025-12-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The temperature on the refrigerator in the toddler room was at 57 degrees. The refrigerator in the school age room did not have a thermometer. (Corrected on site.)

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.)
Toddler refrigerator setting was fixed on the dial. School-age refrigerator now has a thermometer.
2025-12-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.27(c) - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.27(c)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no evidence on file that staff person #4 has completed emergency plan training and they were outside of their 90-day pre-service window.

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. The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member was immediately trained on the entire emergency plan for this center. She signed the form.
2025-12-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of staff person #4 did not confirm that they were free from communicable disease nor that they were suitable for childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that 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.)
Staff #4 has appointment on 1/3/26. She was removed from the schedule until that time.
2025-12-22 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: The NSOR of staff person #1 was dated 9/19/25, which was passed their date of first day caring for children. Staff person #2 had a signed disclosure but it was not the updated disclosure form dated 1/1/25. Staff person #3 did not have evidence of their Child Abuse Clearance on file at the time of the inspection. Staff person #4 did not have evidence of a signed disclosure statement on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2 and #4 signed the disclosure form. Staff person #3 went into portal and printed child abuse clearance.
2025-03-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A playhouse in the outdoor area contained a roof cracked edge which created a potential pinch point. Correct during 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.)
Duct tape was used to seal crack on roof.
2025-03-14 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: Facility's parent handbook does not address supervision policies.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A supervision policy has been included in the parent handbook.
2025-03-14 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child # 2 was not updated in a timely manner. This emergency contact information is currently up to date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signatures will be collected a few weeks before 6 months have passed to allow time to gather all signatures and updates.
2025-03-14 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: The health assessment for Child # 3 was not updated in a timely manner. This health report is currently up to date.

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.)
Plenty of notice will be given to families so they can schedule health assessments as mandated by the state.

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