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Christian Youth Ministries

450 E North St, Carlisle PA 17013 · License #CER-00242497 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 140 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Apr 30, 2026
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450 E North St, Carlisle PA 17013 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearWeekdaysDrop-In CareFlexible Schedule

Ages served

Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 140 children
30
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
5.0
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Apr 30, 2026 — Renewal
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · 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.

    The facility does not have a written policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

    Corrected by May 1, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

    The operator did not assure that staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. This is evidenced by documentation of the date of the most recent training being held on 3/17/2025.

    Corrected by May 6, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

    Staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not participate at least annually in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. This is evidenced by the documentation of the most recent fire safety training staff person #1 participated in being dated 3/20/2025.

    Corrected by May 6, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. There is documentation that staff person #1 completed 6 clock hours of child care training.

    Corrected by Jun 1, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #5 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children or routine interaction with children until the results of the child abuse clearance have been obtained and are on file at the facility.

    The operator did not comply with the CPSL as clearances were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the child abuse clearances for staff person #4 being dated 10/20/2020 and 1/5/2026 and FBI clearances dated 11/2/2020 and 1/12/2026, which exceeded 60 months. The operator did not comply with the CPSL as clearances were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the child abuse clearances for staff person #5 being dated 3/9/2021 (expired) and FBI clearances dated 11/6/2020 and 4/21/2026, which exceeds 60 months. The operator did not comply with the CPSL as clearances were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the child abuse clearances for staff person #6 being dated 10/25/2018 and 1/29/2025, which exceeds 60 months.

    Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for child #2 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

    Corrected by May 7, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a) · 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.

    The record for staff person #2 contains health assessment forms dated 1/11/2022 and 4/3/2025, which exceeds 24 months. The record for staff person #5 contains health assessment forms dated 1/18/2023 and 2/18/2025, which exceeds 24 months.

    Corrected by May 26, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

    The adult health assessment form for facility person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) indicates that facility person #3 has a communicable disease but does not include information describing the condition(s) and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual.

    Corrected by May 3, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.

    The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter does not have proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system which is required to be kept with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

    Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

    The operator did not require the parent of enrolled child #3 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health report being dated 4/9/2025.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

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Apr 29, 2025 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person #-1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    Staff person # 1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 8/31/24..

    Corrected by Jun 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

    Staff person #1 did not have a written evaluation on file.

    Corrected by May 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

    The health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include results of an exam as to communicable disease and an assessment that states an exam was done as to staff #1 suitability to provide care.

    Corrected by May 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

    The health assessment on file for staff person #1 does not include information of staff person #1 ability to care for children.

    Corrected by Jun 19, 2025

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Jul 2, 2024 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

    Staff #2 does not have on file documentation of Health and Safety Training with 90 days of hire.

    Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2, # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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, #2, #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    Staff #1 does not have a DHS required FBI criminal clearance on file. Staff #2, #3 do not have on file copies for out of state criminal history clearances and child abuse clearances. Staff #2, #3 do not have on file copies of out of state criminal history clearances and child abuse clearances.

    Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

    The emergency contact information form on file for child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

    Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(c)/3270.181(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. 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.

    The emergency contact information form and agreement for child #1 has not been updated since 10/24/23.

    Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

    Staff #1 does not have on file an initial health assessment and documentation of Mantoux test.

    Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

    Staff #1 does not have on file verification of education.

    Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

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Jan 17, 2024 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

    On 1/17/24 at approximately 10:25 am, staff #1 was observed caring for 11 preschool age children.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

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Jan 17, 2024 — Complaints- Legal Location
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.

    Video footage observed during complaint investigation revealed, on 1/2/24, from 9:36 to 9:55 am 2 older toddlers (age 2 yrs.), 2 preschool age children (age 3 yrs.) and 1 older school age child were unsupervised in the child care space. The children were assigned to staff #1's care group and Staff #1 left the care area where the children were located. Staff #1 and staff #2 walked through the child care space and checked on the children approx. every 2-5 minutes.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

    Video footage observed during complaint investigation revealed, on 1/2/24, from 9:36 to 9:55 am 2 older toddlers (age 2 yrs.), 2 preschool age children (age 3 yrs.) and 1 older school age child were unsupervised in the child care space. The children were assigned to staff #1's care group and Staff #1 left the care area where the children were located. Staff #1 and staff #2 walked through the child care space and checked on the children approx. every 2-5 minutes.

    Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

    Video footage observed during complaint investigation revealed, on 1/2/24, from 9:36 to 9:55 am 2 older toddlers (age 2 yrs.), 2 preschool age children (age 3 yrs.) and 1 older school age child were unsupervised in the child care space. The children were assigned to staff #1's care group and Staff #1 left the care area where the children were located. Staff #1 and staff #2 walked through the child care space and checked on the children approx. every 2-5 minutes.

    Corrected by May 5, 2024

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Dec 1, 2023 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    On 12/1/23, Staff #1 was observed caring for children. Staff #1 did not have on file a copy of a child abuse clearance or a copy of a request for a child abuse clearance.

    Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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.

    The lower wall to the far-right side of the door to the child care space was observed to have areas where dry wall could be seen but the area was not painted.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

    Staff #2 does not have on file an adult health assessment and a tuberculous screening results.

    Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.192(5) · 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.

    Staff #2 did not have 2 references on file.

    Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.

    Facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as per the documentation on file.

    Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Staff #1 had on file 8 clock hours of annual child care training.

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

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Jan 12, 2023 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.107 · 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.

    It was observed in the infant classroom that the refrigerator had a temperature of 48 degrees.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

    The agreement on file for Child #2 did not include a parent signature.

    Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.124(e) · 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.

    It was observed in the School Age and Preschool classrooms that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care spaces.

    Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

    The health assessments on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a) · 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.

    The file for Facility Person #1 did not include a health assessment competed within 24 months of prior health assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 11/18/2020. Facility Person #3 was observed working with children.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2023

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Nov 1, 2021 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    The file of facility person #1 hired 11/12/19 does not contain a completed child abuse, DHS required FBI clearance, NSOR verification, out of state clearances or a signed disclosure statement. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, and the disclosure statement required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

    Facility staff #2 -does not have a signed written evaluation on file. Facility staff #3 evaluation on file exceeded a minimum of 12 months. Facility person #3 does not have a signed written evaluation on file, Facility staff #4 does not have an evaluation on file. Facility staff #8 does not have on file a signed written evaluation.

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 30, 2026 inspection noted: “The facility does not have a written policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person # 1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expirati…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 2, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff #2 does not have on file documentation of Health and Safety Training with 90 days of hire.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error