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Tender Years Inc

Hershey, PA · Dauphin County
50 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 533-1466
50 E Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257056
License Issued
Jul 7, 2026
Active Through
Jul 7, 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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At Tender Years Child Development Centers, we understand that choosing a child care center for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will have to make as a parent. Whether you are looking for full time day care, part time preschool, or a smaller class size for your Kindergartner, Tender Years, Inc. is here for you! We offer the following DPW licensed programs (with both full- and part-time options): Infants, Young Toddlers, Older Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Before & After School Care, and Summer Camp.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a shelf was broken with manipulatives on them in the Rascals classroom. A basket with magnetic manipulatives was broken in the gingerbread classroom. This was corrected during the 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.)
The shelf was fixed in the Rascals classroom and the broken basket was removed from the Gingerbread classroom during the inspection.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the agreements on file for child 3, did not include the child's arrival and departure time.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements on file for child 3, now includes the child's arrival and departure time.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, and child 4, did not include the child's date of admission. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the child's admission dates were added to the agreements on file for child 1, child 2, and child 4,.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Half Pint classroom and the Gingerbread classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

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.)
The emergency transportation plan was posted in the Half Pint classroom and the Gingerbread classroom during the inspection.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.133(7)(i) - Name of medication Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(i)

Description: Name of medication

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the medication log on file for child 5, did not include the name of the medication. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The name of the medication was added to the medication log for child 5 during the inspection.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2, did not include an examination of communicable diseases. Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, indicated that she had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for staff member 2, now includes an examination of communicable diseases. The health assessment on file for staff member 1 was taken back to the staff's members Dr's office and it was corrected.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2, did not include a physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: 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.)
Documentation of the health assessment for staff member 2, now includes a physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them by the door in the Ducklings classroom.

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.)
The ceiling tiles in the Ducklings classroom has been replaced.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a visual strip was not on the glass of the door leading to the outside playground in the Rascals classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A visual strip was placed on the glass of the door leading to the outside playground in the Rascals classroom during the inspection.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a toilet in the Rascals classroom and a toilet in the girls bathroom was not in working order.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both of the toilets in the Rascal classroom and the main girls bathroom have been fixed.
2025-05-21 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the GBK room was observed to be at a temperature of 48 degrees F.

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.)
The new refrigerator has arrived and has been placed in the classroom with a thermometer inside.
2025-05-21 Renewal 3270.111(c) - Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, children were observed to be inadequately engaged by teachers and the curriculum causing pushing, fighting, climbing on tables, throwing toys, and crying for much of the observed time.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have transitioned a new teacher into the classroom who has more experience and is better equipped for this specified age group.
2025-05-21 Renewal 3270.162(c) - Not withheld as discipline Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(c)

Description: Not withheld as discipline

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff in the Rascals room were heard threatening to withhold food from a child as a form of discipline.

Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After multiple discussions, and training with this teacher, from both directors and owners, it was determined that the teacher did not fit the Tender Years Mission Statement and was let go.
2025-05-21 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: A bottle in the infant room refrigerator was observed to be unlabeled with a child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director and teacher spoke with parents regarding the labeling of their child's belongings. If there is an item that is not labeled, teacher will send a message and label it for the parent.
2025-05-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed an emergency drill had been conducted 1/17/24 and again on 3/26/25, exceeding the regulation of there being a maximum of 12 months between emergency drills.

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 Drill conducted 3/26/25 and noted as late.

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