St Johns United Church Of Christ
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include complete addresses for listed release persons. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were asked to complete the partial address listed on the emergency form at their next designated pick-up visit. That was accidently missed this fall. Information was dated and initialed showing corrections. |
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| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms located in childcare spaces throughout the facility were dated in July and August of 2025 and were past due to be updated. 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Forms being held in the office after updates were completed were photocopied and dispersed to classrooms. |
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| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The health reports on file for child #1 (preschooler) were dated in July of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2026. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family was asked to document the 8/4/25 well visit using a different portal printout letter or a letter from the pediatrician's office. |
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| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health reports on file for staff person #1 were dated in February of 2024 and subsequently more than 24 months later in March of 2026. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Office staff requested that staff person #1 obtain well visit information from 2025 to replace current health assessment date. This will give a buffer since February appointment was scheduled for March 3rd 2026. |
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| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #3 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. A second reference was on file, but it was from a relative. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A phone call was made to the job coach assisting this individual to ask if they would be comfortable writing a recommendation for RS based on the time they had spent with this individual. If not, a different employee at the prior employment location will be contacted to help replace the original paper given by a relative that was accidentally missed during the collection process. |
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| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Upon beginning work in a child care position at the facility, the record for staff person #2 did not contain a completed PA child abuse clearance as required under the CPSL. The clearance was dated 32 days after the first day working with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A DHS "approved" Child Abuse clearance was obtained in June 2025 after mistake was noticed during a staff file review scheduled during the first month of employment. The documented mistake shared that the paperwork 1st turned in was labeled Volunteer and not for employment. When this was discovered, the correct version was obtained and placed in the file. |
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| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A Magic Eraser was observed in a basket of dry erase markers being used by children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Hand sanitizer was observed on a child's backpack within reach of the children. Hand sanitizer was observed in a staff back in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The magic eraser was removed from the classroom. The key chain hand sanitizer on a student's book bag was also removed. The staff member moved their lunchbox with hand sanitizer in it to locked kitchen where teacher's items are allowed to be stored. A reminder was shared with staff and families regarding toxic materials and noted that hand sanitizers are included in this grouping. |
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| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: Windows in the maple room and in the cherry room (both located on the 2nd floor) were not restricted from opening more than 6 inches. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Altered window locks were engaged at the time of inspection on the 2nd story. Staff will be retrained regarding second story window use during the center's April 6th in-service day training. In addition to the verbal instructions shared that day, a new window posting will be added to each upstairs window moving forward. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) - Each child care space/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) Description: Each child care space/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: When emergency contact forms were updated in Jan/Feb, copies of the updated forms were not put into the classrooms. During the inspection, the classrooms did not have updated emergency contact forms. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Emergency contact forms will be photocopied and updated in the classrooms on pink paper immediately after each form is reviewed/signed by the guardians. The old classroom papers will not be shredded all at one time to prevent a mix up from happening again. |
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| 2025-01-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: There were no medication logs completed by the parent of Child #1, giving permission and instructions when to give the medications for Benadryl and an Epi Pen. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 1/14/25, the day of the visit, the parent prepared new medication log sheets for the medicine listed above. That afternoon the smaller missing forms that were originally turned in were replaced with the larger documents. Pictures of the logs were emailed to the DHS rep showing correction. |
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| 2025-01-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) - Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Description: Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log did not include documentation of fire drills having been conducted every 60 days or less (8/5/24 then 10/29/24). There was also no documentation that the system had been tested every 30 days or less as required (8/5/24 then 10/29/24 then 11/21/24 then 12/23/24). 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. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Specific drill dates have now been assigned to the 2025 calendar to prevent a gap in drills/testing that occurred in 2024 documentation. (Before staff would plan a drill during a certain week and not look at the specific dates). In addition to this change the staff will make sure to run a fire drill (in addition to an emergency drill conducted every 12 months) to be sure that fire drills are conducted within a 60-day window. The log that was unavailable showing the Maintenace teams alarm tests, is also now being emailed each month instead of forwarded to the Daycare office at the end of each calendar year. The fire drill log will be kept current, by documenting dire drills every 60 days or less and testing every 30 days or less. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The child-sized recliner in the Maple Rm. had peeling vinyl on it (corrected on-site). The cabinet under the sink in the Oak Rm. was dirty and in poor repair. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The recliner was removed from the classroom and discarded the day of the inspection. The cabinet hardware was replaced and cleaned as well as the inside of the cabinet. The area was disinfected, and the locking mechanism was placed on the outside of the unused cabinet. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 did not contain an updated health report within 12 months from the prior one dated 9/9/22. The next health report documented in the file was dated 2/16/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dr. office was contacted, and they provided an updated form documenting the visit that occurred in September. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: There was no medication log with parent's written consent to administer medication for Child #2 in the Maple Rm. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were asked the day of the inspection to prepare another medication form to replace the missing paper in the emergency backpack. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their start date (see code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #2 will have until May 4th (15 days from the POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise, Staff Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 2 attended a new pediatric first aid/CPR class to cover the required pediatric session in place of the infant/toddler that was listed on their existing certificate. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/5/18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 will have until May 4th (15 days from POC requested date) to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise Staff Person #1, they may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The correct Mandated Reporter form was found after the inspector left. Moving forward staff training files will be reviewed in addition to computer data that is entered into our tracking system to make sure paper copies have been shared with the office. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The metal wall vent in the Oak Rm. was rusted. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The vent cover was removed and painted by Maintenace staff. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Allergy medications were observed in the Maple Room for Child #1 without any signed, parental written consent to administer. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was asked to sign the missing form at pick-up the day of inspection. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of the required 12 hours of child care training having been completed in the past year. There were 2 hours of training documented from the past year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was emailed so that a winter transcript could be shared as an update for the file. Seasonal staff attending college will be emailed every December and May to request updated transcripts moving forward. This will allow for turn-over time during breaks to enter updated courses in the category of Professional Development. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a current FBI clearance result that was less than 60 months old. The last one documented in the file was dated 3/2/18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the updated, current FBI Clearance result is in their file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Office staff assisted the staff member with requesting a new printout of the document that was mailed in January. (Matching the printout that was shared with the daycare office when it was originally mailed) |
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| 2022-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: All 4 clearances for file for Staff Person #1 were dated after the staff person's start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward all clearances will be run or scheduled by CCC office staff and noted on the center calendar for tracking. If someone is hired and starts working with students before the FBI or Child Abuse clearance arrives, a note will be made to check status at day 30. This will allow a reminder window of 15 days before they are suspended from the schedule if papers are not handed into the office. |
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| 2022-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was an area with chipped, peeling paint on the wall underneath the writing center sign in the Elm 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wall was immediately sanded, patched and painted. A picture was taken and shared via email with Jamie Esbenshade on 4/19/22. |
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