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Home › PA › Hummelstown › Grace Christian Childcare
433 E Main St, Hummelstown PA 17036 · License #CER-00253744 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Staff member #1 stated that they placed their hand on child #1 chin to redirect the child to listen.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Staff member #1 made child #1 cry due to the staff members harsh tone of voice.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/11/2023. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. 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 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed in the infant classroom a Magic Eraser placed in a cabinet under the sink was not in its original container or in a container that specifies the content. (This was corrected at the time of inspection)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed in the young toddler classroom, a build-up of dirt, food and debris on the stepstool used by young toddlers for handwashing.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An emergency drill was not conducted at least once annually. Emergency drill was documented to have lapsed 8/30/2024 and 11/19/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 did not complete the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (f)(10) Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed on the outdoor playground that the black coating on the steps of the imbedded climber was broken exposing rust and creating pinch points and rough edges causing potential injury to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed on the young toddler outside playground, a significant number of small rocks less than 1 inch in diameter were inside the fenced area on the turf, inside a playhouse and inside a shopping cart push toy accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 4/1/25 - 5/2/25.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #1 included a Child Abuse Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Chile Abuse Clearance is dated 1/30/25 and the previous was dated 11/22/19. The file for staff person #2 included a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 7/8/24 and the previous was dated 6/6/19. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 7/16/24 and the previous was dated 7/5/19. The file for staff person #3 included a NSOR Certificate which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current NSOR Certificate is dated 1/24/25 and the previous was dated 11/21/19.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
The file for staff person #4 included a pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR which was not updated within 24 months of the previous clearance. The current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is dated 11/17/21.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1, #2 and #3 will have until 3/15/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1, #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, or primary 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, #2 and #3, Staff person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #2 and #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for staff person #1 being dated 4/2/18. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for staff person #2 being dated 10/12/18. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for staff person #3 being dated 1/30/19.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
Medication log for child #1 did not include dates of administration by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 4/10/22, 5/26/22 & 7/13/22, 8/14/22 & 9/14/22, 10/15/22 and 11/6/22,12/22/22, 1/24/23.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). .LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
The child abuse clearance for Facility Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not contain a reason listed as "employment". The child abuse clearance listed adoption as the request reason which is not acceptable for DHS employment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Child #1 did not have written consent for the fever temperature at which Tylenol medication should be administered for a seizure condition. Child #2 did not have written and signed consent for the administration of Albuterol medication.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file for Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
It was observed that the facility did not conduct and document emergency drills annually.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.