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Intersection Church

1980 BALTIMORE PIKE, Gettysburg PA 17325 · License #CER-00244985 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 69 childrenAges 13 mo – 15 yr2-Star programLast inspected Aug 8, 2025
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Address
1980 BALTIMORE PIKE, Gettysburg PA 17325 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Full YearWeekdays

Ages served

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.)
  • 2-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 69 children
14
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.7
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Aug 8, 2025 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 9.3.25].

    The file of Facility Person #1 does not contain a completed state criminal history from the state of Maryland. The file does not contain a copy of a request for the required criminal history.

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

  • Violation

    3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

    Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #1 was a visit summary and did not include a signature from a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 1925

Jul 31, 2024 — Renewal
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    3270.27(e) · 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.

    Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans and associated documents, it was found that a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures was not created or in use.

    Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 9.5.24.

    The file of facility person #1 does not contain a completed PA child abuse clearance, or a NSOR verification. Also, the file does not contain a Virginia child abuse clearance. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the PA and VA child abuse clearances/verifications, nor for the NSOR.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

  • Violation

    3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

    Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that the emergency contact numbers were not posted in the Bumblebees childcare space.

    Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

  • Violation

    3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

    Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play was not posted in the Bumblebee space.

    Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

    Upon inspection of children's documentation on file, it was found that the last child development assessment/report for Child #1 was completed in January 2024.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    Upon inspection of children's documentation on file, it was found that written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care was not present for Child #3 and Child #4.

    Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

    Upon inspection of children's documentation on file, it was found that no Varicella vaccination was on file for Child #2 and Child #4 . No valid letter of exemption was found on file for either child.

    Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

  • Violation

    3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    Upon inspection of children's documentation on file, it was found that signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was not present for Child #3 and Child #4.

    Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

Aug 11, 2023 — 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.

    Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that continuity of operations was not clearly established.

    Corrected by Sep 7, 2023

  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the immunization record for child #5 did not include a record of either MMR or Varicella.

    Corrected by Sep 7, 2023

  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.

    Upon inspection of the staff files, it was found that the health assessment on record for staff person #1 was dated 8.25.21 [expired on 8.25.23] and no updated assessment was on file.

    Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

  • 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.

    Upon inspection of the facility alarm testing logs, it was found that testing was completed on the following dates, which exceeded the minimum required testing every 30 days: 11.9.22 - 1.18.23; 1.18.23 -- 2.27.23; 2.27.23 -- 3.29.23; 4.27.23 -- 5.30.23; 5.30.23 -- 7.28.23.

    Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Aug 17, 2022 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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.

    Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that the interior large muscle play space [dance room] did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted within the space.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2022

  • Violation

    3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #1 had an influenza vaccination date from 2020, with no exemption on file as required.

    Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

  • Violation

    3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

    Upon review of the facility documents, it was found that an annual written notification to local traffic authorities regarding the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not completed and/or verifiable.

    Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

Oct 20, 2021 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • 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.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that there was no address/incomplete addresses for the designated release persons for child #1- #4.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business. Effective 12/31/19 provisional hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file.

    The file of facility person #1 hired 8.30.21 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance [Department of Education clearance]. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally.

    Corrected by Oct 19, 2021

  • Violation

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

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement for child #2 & #3 were not signed by the operator.

    Corrected by Oct 22, 2021

  • 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.

    Upon inspection of each of the three child care spaces, it was found that there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that there was no influenza vaccination recorded for child #1 [2 years old] and an influenza vaccination recorded for 2019 for child #2 [3 years old].

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

    Upon inspection of the Fire Alarm and Life Safety System Inspection Certificate completed by Tele-Plus Corporation on 10.13.21, it was found that 2 heat detectors and 3 smoke alarms were found to have failed the inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

    Upon inspection of the facility posted documents, it was found that instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not available.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

Jul 12, 2021 — Initial review
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • 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.

    Upon review of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a specific plan for the facility to inform parents when the emergency has ended and instructions for safely reuniting parent with child were not developed.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    Upon inspection of each first aid kit in the three child care spaces, it was found that each was missing soap and tweezers.

    Corrected by Jul 13, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    Upon inspections of each child care space, it was found that there were several small areas of chipped/peeling paint in the 2-3 year old room.

    Corrected by Jul 16, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

    Upon review of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions was not developed.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

    Upon review of the facility emergency plan, it was found that specific procedures for lock-down type emergency were not developed. Further, it was found that the emergency plan did not have a specific developed plan for shelter away from facility premises.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

  • Violation

    3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

    Upon review of the facility emergency plan, it was found that the plan had not been submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Aug 8, 2025 inspection noted: “The file of Facility Person #1 does not contain a completed state criminal history from the state of Maryland. The file does not contain a copy of a request fo…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 31, 2024 inspection noted: “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans and associated documents, it was found that a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures was not crea…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 11, 2023 inspection noted: “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that continuity of operations was not clearly established.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error