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St James Lutheran Church Child Care Center

Gettysburg, PA · Adams County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
109 YORK ST, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Quick Facts

Capacity
245 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 334-7171
109 YORK ST
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00180260
Expired
Oct 17, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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Sandy
2020-06-11 15:21:46
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Absolutely rude

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About the Provider

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The St. James Child Care Center is a ministry of the congregation.The center is committed to providing quality and affordable child in a Christian environment.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-07-16 Renewal 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 and 2 did not have a financial agreement on file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will obtain the signed financial agreement from the parent for the children's file
2019-07-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had a volunteer childline clearance dated 8/21/18 and a Dept of Education FBI clearance dated 8/13/18 Staff 2 had a childline clearance dated 6/9/14 and an FBI clearance dated 6/9/14. Staff 3 had a volunteer childline dated 9/19/17. Staff 4 had a volunteer childline 2/18/16.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person 1, 2, 3, 4, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will obtain Childline and FBI clearance with the purpose of employment from the staff person #1. The Director will obtain an updated Childline clearance and FBI clearance from staff person #2. The director will obtain an updated Childline Clearance from staff person #3. The director obtain an updated Childline clearance from staff person #4 with the purpose of employment
2018-07-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed soiled lego in the preschool room. Observed a soiled toy barn in the toddler room.

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.)
Staff will ensure legos are separated before cleaning on a weekly and as needed basis.
2018-07-12 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have a written evaluation on file. Their hire date was in 2016.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written evaluation will be completed on staff person #1.
2018-07-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed inside of the refrigerator in the pre-school room was soiled.

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 refrigerator in the preschool room will be cleaned weekly.
2018-07-12 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill was last done in March of 2018.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted at least every 60 days and logged onto a fire drill log.
2017-04-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3 did not have udpated emergency contact information or agreements.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We are currently updating Emergency Contact information and Agreements. We will be updating the information again in September. Childrens information will updated in a timely manner.
2017-04-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2, #3 have not had Mandated Reporter Training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will receive Mandated Reporter Training. Prior to employment staff will receive Mandated Reporter training from now on.
2017-04-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged paint/plaster in the infant, school age room and pre-school 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.)
Walls will be painted. Staff will ensure that director is notified of chipping or peeling paint. Paint will be repaired as quickly as possible.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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