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South Mountain Elementary

Dillsburg, PA · York County
711 S Mountain Rd, Dillsburg, PA 17019
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 350-0332
711 S Mountain Rd
Dillsburg, PA 17019
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249168
License Issued
Feb 23, 2026
Active Through
Feb 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY is a Child Care Center in DILLSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-03 Renewal 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: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were Clorox wipes and disinfectant spray within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection.

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. Cleaning and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
MLC staff moved the Clorox wipes out of the space and reach of the children during our time in the cafeteria.
2025-06-24 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: Staff member 1 mocks children with speech impediments to other staff members.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members may not single out a child for ridicule or threaten harm to the child or the child's family and will not specifically aim to degrade the child or child's family.
2024-11-01 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 did not wash their hands prior to serving the children snack.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will wash their hands before serving snack.
2024-11-01 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: Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member 2 was updated more than 60 months of the original date. The FBI clearance on file expired on 8/12/24 and was updated on 8/14/24.

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.)
A new FBI clearance has been obtained.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff members did not wash their hands prior to serving snack to the children.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will wash hands before serving snack.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The pediatric CPR/First Aid on file for staff member 1 expired on 8/26/23.

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.)
A new pediatric first aid/CPR training was held and staff member 1 attended and a new certificate is placed on file.
2022-11-18 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no transportation plan observed in the 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.)
An emergency transportation plan will be posted at the center.
2022-11-18 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Medication for child number 1 was observed without the original box. Staff confirmed that the facility did not have the original box for child number 1's medication

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication will be returned to the parent and they will be asked to provide it back in the original box.
2022-11-18 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: There was not medication log observed for child number 1's medication

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be asked to fill out a medication log to keep on file at the site
2022-11-18 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: Staff number 1 had a health assessment dated 2/27/20 and updated on 3/3/22, which is greater than 24 months.

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.)
Maintain the appropriate physical timeline
2022-11-18 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency drill was not completed within the past year. Previous date of emergency drill dated 1/28/21.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drills will be done in the fall and spring of each school year
2021-11-05 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: There was no schedule of daily activities posted in the child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule has been completed and posted.
2021-11-05 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: One staff was observed to be providing supervision to 13 younger and older school age children while the second staff left the room to let another child into the building.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded of appropriate ratios and to check them before leaving the room.
2021-11-05 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes for the facility were not posted.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A diagram with evacuation routes was made and posted.

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