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Childrens Christian Center

Chambersburg, PA · Franklin County
170 ST PAUL DRIVE, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 267-1754
170 ST PAUL DRIVE
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245431
License Issued
Nov 28, 2025
Active Through
Nov 28, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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Childrens Christian Center is a Child Care Center in CHAMBERSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: A review of the facility's camera footage shows staff person #1, grab child #1 by one arm and lift them up into the air from a pile of children on the floor, and place child #1 back down on the floor in a different location all while being suspended by one arm.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon becoming aware of the incident, the video footage was immediately reviewed by administration. It was determined that the staff member used an inappropriate method of physically moving a child that did not meet the Children's Christian Center's expectations for safely handling children. The staff member was immediately removed from child care responsibilities and their employment was terminated. The incident was self-reported to OCDEL as required, and full cooperation was provided throughout the investigation. Children's Christian Center is committed to maintaining a safe environment where every child is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
2025-08-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a blue toy couch in room B-15 that was torn on the arm rest, and a blue toy chair in room B-3 that the seat repair was damaged and failing to conceal the tear.

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.)
Tape and vinyl repair glue was used to repair the child's couch and chairs.
2025-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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.)
Phone number for the child's physician was entered on the emergency contact form.
2025-08-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: The File for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a valid certificate in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, however the National CPR Foundation is not a PQAS certified trainer or program.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 is scheduled to complete a PQAS approved pediatric first aid and CPR class 9/22/25.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual 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.)
Parent completed emergency contact form to include address of the individual designated by them to whom the child may be released to.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual 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.)
Parent completed emergency contact form to include address of the individual designated by them to whom the child may be released to.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a prescription of Epinephrine in Room B15 for child #2 but lacked written consent for administration of the medication from the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication log/consent form was completed by parent.
2024-08-08 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: The facility was observed to have a written policy and procedures for preventing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. However, the written plan did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, nor did they 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.)
A section has been added to the Employee Handbook under the supervision of children heading to include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(e) - Contact when ended/Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(e)

Description: Contact when ended/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a letter explaining the emergency procedures that is provided to each child's parent. However, the letter failed to include a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and provide instruction as to how to safely reunite with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There was an update made to the parent letter explaining how they can safely reunite with their children in the event of an emergency.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)

Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures to each child's parent. However, the letter failed to include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There was an update made to the parent letter to include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the event of an emergency.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack documentation of an emergency drill conducted annually. As evidenced by documentation of a drill occurring in April of 2023 but no drill in 2024.

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.)
A Tornado Drill was conducted on 8/9/24.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a clear bin filled with toy doctor tools, and the bin was cracked creating a pinch point.

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 cracked bin (that was already removed from children's reach) was removed from the room and thrown away immediately.
2023-08-17 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: The facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify and prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and 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.)
A section has been added to the Employee Handbook under the supervision of children heading to indicate a policy statement, policy purpose, recognizing, responding to and reporting Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive head Trauma.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.191/3270.192(1) - Individual Records/Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191/3270.192(1)

Description: Individual Records/Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bible lessons provided by the volunteer ceased immediately.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bible lessons provided by the volunteer ceased immediately.

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