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Childrens Christian Center
170 ST PAUL DRIVE, Chambersburg PA 17201 · License #CER-00245431 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 267-1754
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- Address
- 170 ST PAUL DRIVE, Chambersburg PA 17201 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 96 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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.
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.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
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.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
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.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- 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 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.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(e) · 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.
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.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
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.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
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
Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
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.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) · 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.
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.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
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.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- 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 did not have a written policy and procedure to identify and prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · 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 facility's emergency plan did not provide 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
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The facility did not have any of the required documents for Facility person #1, a volunteer.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
A clear plastic spray bottle that contained a clear liquid, identified as bleach water, but did not possess a label identifying the contents, was observed on the counter In the Facility's Pre-School classroom (B-4).
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
The door used to enter and exit classroom B-2 was observed to lack a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass at the bottom of the door.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
The facility was observed to have a clear bin filled with toy doctor tools, and the bin was cracked creating a pinch point.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.191/3270.192(1) · 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.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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 facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- 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.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
Doors entering the facility and classroom B2 & B4 were observed to lack a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The diaper changing table, and the urinal in classroom B4 were observed to lack posted handwashing signs.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and health and safety Training. Staff persons #2, and #3 have not completed the following required per-service training within 90 days of their Date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person will have until November 11, 2022 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, 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 #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Classroom B4 was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover on an outlet that was situated under the window, behind the play kitchen sink.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
A toy lawnmower in the small outdoor play area was observed to have broken and/cracked plastic areas causing sharp edges and pinch and crush points. 20 magna tiles in Room B2 were observed to be broken/cracked. A rectangular wooden block in B4 was observed to have broken/splintering edges.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The child files for child #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5 was observed to contain an original agreement with no evidence that the parent received an original agreement.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- 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 child files for child #2, and #3 were observed to lack and Emergency Contact form that included health insurance coverage and policy number or medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
The child files for child #3, #4 & #5, were observed to lack an Emergency Contact form that contained the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- 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
Record files for staff person #1, and #2 were observed to lack two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- 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 child files for Children #1, #2, #3, & #4 were observed to lack an initial health report obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Observed staff file #1 contained a CPSL required disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.66(e) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
Observed diaper cream labeled keep out of the reach of children accessible in a low cubby in the preschool room. Observed shaving cream labeled keep out of the reach of children, with the arts and craft supplies in the preschool room.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
Observed a fence post in the outdoor play area which was missing a post cap. Observed a detached piece of aluminum siding below a window in the outdoor play area. Observed ceiling vents which needed to be cleaned in the preschool bathroom, the older toddler room, and the infant room.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 19, 2025 inspection noted: “The File for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a valid certificate in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, however the Nationa…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 8, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility was observed to have a written policy and procedures for preventing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. However, the…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 17, 2023 inspection noted: “The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error