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Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care

Lewistown, PA · Mifflin County
227 Washington Ave, Lewistown, PA 17044
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Capacity
97 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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📞 (717) 248-7837
227 Washington Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00261338
License Issued
Dec 12, 2026
Active Through
Dec 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

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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
2026-08-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, a rolling couch in the Youth Room was observed to have metal strips with nails sticking out down both ends of the back of the couch. According to an incident report submitted on 7/17/76, these strips caused a deep scratch on the chin of Child #1 when the child was playing a game behind the couch.

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 couch was repaired and is checked regularly to ensure the repair is being maintained. It was initially removed from the space until a more permanent repair was made.
2026-08-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, peeling paint was observed on the wall above a second couch in the Youth Room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wall paint was touched up and the chipped paint was painted immediately on day of, as room was not in use.
2026-06-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the provider did not have any documentation on file for annual 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.)
The provider will practice a tornado drill 7/1/26and properly document emergency drills going forward.
2026-06-30 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: During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate dated after their first day working with children.

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.)
Provider will ensure all necessary paperwork is in an employee's file prior to entering the classroom. NSOR for this staff person was sent multiple times.
2026-06-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, peeling paint was observed on both walls under the art rack in the Toddler/Twos room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Paint was touched up at end of business day.
2025-10-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During an activity, staff #1 was observed to grab a child, lift the child up, flip the child upside down and then place the child's face in a painting.

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.)
On the date of the incident (10/8/2025) Staff #1 was sent home and suspended from working in any classroom int he center, until the investigation was completed. The center director self-reported the concerning behavior to DHS and the parent was notified. CYS was contacted as well.
2025-09-24 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: Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 4/1/20 and updated 4/8/25, which is greater than 60 months. NSOR is up to date and on file. Staff #2 had mandated reporter training completed 2/4/20 and updated 2/6/25, which is greater than 60 months.

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.)
The necessary clearances are processed, they were past due by a few days. We have always processed in advance of due dates, but will move up processing timelines to allow for more processing time.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection testing was documented as completed on 3/11/25 and again on 4/13/25, which is greater than 30 day apart. Fire detection testing was documented as completed on 5/7/25 and again on 6/8/25, which is greater than 30 day apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Drills and detection tests are noted on office calendar to avoid going beyond 30 days.
2025-06-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool room, 15 children were observed were observed in care with 3 staff present. Staff did not have the group broken up with specific children assigned to their group. On the playground, 3 staff were observed with 14 school aged children. One staff listed their group as 5 children. When the other 2 teachers were asked, the teacher did not have assigned care groups.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All classrooms will have pictures of the children in their primary groups and be responsible when asked of sharing the names of the children in their groups. Administration is going to periodically visit rooms to ask staff to name their groups and how many children are present. We will continue to use white boards as well for daily attendance tracking and head counts. The teachers are consistently aware of how many children are present in their classrooms when asked. In addition, during our staff meeting on 6/17/25, staff were retrained on primary care groups.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: In the PreK-Counts A room staff did not have assigned groups of children.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pre K Counts A finalized their primary grouping. All other classrooms already have this in place.
2024-09-27 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: Staff number 1 had a state police clearance with the result listed as "pending", which is not a complete clearance. Staff #1 may not be on the facility premises until a complete state police clearance is obtained.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not be on the facility premises until clearance is obtained. 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 be on the facility premises until the clearance is obtained

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PA Police Background Check was immediately resubmitted and results were sent to our licensing representative.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were documented as completed on 1/19/24 and again on 3/22/24, which is greater than 60 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration will mark planned drills on desk top calendar, allowing for drills to be completed prior to the 60 day mark to ensure compliance.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection testing was documented as being completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 2/3/24-3/22/24 and 5/13/24-6/20-24

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration is scheduling testing/drills within a 28 day window to ensure compliance with the 30 days.
2023-09-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-09-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: File for Child #1 did not contain documentation of Health Insurance carrier or policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Family was contacted to submit insurance information for their form.
2022-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 pushed another child down to the floor and was on top on him, choking the child. Staff person was at a table in the room doing a planting activity with another child and was unable to see the 2 children due to the room arrangement and reacted when hearing the one child crying. (NOTE: The room was rearranged during the inspection on 4/29/22 by these representatives and the director to correct the supervision issue.)

Correction Required: 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.)
The classroom changing table was moved and other spaces were double checked for any visual supervision issued due to room arrangement.
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A loose board and nail as observed on the ramp of the ship climber on the preschool/school age 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.)
The board became loose right before the licensing representative arrived (a teacher alerted the director) and was fixed within an hour that day before children returned to the playground after nap.
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: Flovent was administered to child #1, as per the medication log, but written parental consent for the administration of the medication was not on file.

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.)
The classroom teachers will be using a different, individual form for medications that need to be administered as needed per doctor's orders, such as inhalers. Parent already signed a new form.
2019-09-13 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the downstairs toddler room, plastic bags were observed in the children's cubbie spaces that were accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plastic bag in question, containing a child's clothing was immediately removed and put onto a higher shelf in the classroom. Moving forward, all clothing needing to be returned home in a plastic bag will be stored out of reach of children and a note will be attached to the child's cubby, alerting the family to take home the clothing.
2019-09-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2's files did not contain the required hiring documents (no clearances or receipts for applying for clearances).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The two students who are enrolled in the Mifflin County Academy's high school ECE CDA program were immediately suspended from work and did not return until the necessary documentation for receipts and/or clearances were turned into the director. Required documentation was sent to our DHS representative upon receipt.
2019-09-13 Renewal 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the outside toddler play area, the trash can had not been emptied/was full.

Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trashcan in question was immediately emptied and the staff were reminded to remove the garbage daily when they have played on the playground for the last time in the afternoon. The removal of trash on the playground was added to the classroom(s) closing checklist(s) for all rooms in the center.
2019-09-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the girls' and boys' bathrooms downstairs, peeling paint and rust were observed on the toilet fixture, collar/hose leading to the wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The rusted items were cleaned and replaced on the toilet in both bathrooms. Bathrooms will be more closely monitored as part of the evening cleaning process checklist for these possibilities in the future.
2017-09-26 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection of the outside play area, there was a piece of buckling wood observed on the ramp of the boat.

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 piece of wood was purchased and replaced by Friday, September 29th and painted blue to match the rest of the ramp.
2017-09-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, there was a bees' nest observed in the roof of the pavillon in the outside play area for the older children.

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 nest was sprayed and removed the following morning, September 27, 2017. Staff will continue to monitor for bees nests as they are built.

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