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Faith And Grace Learning Center
403 E Christiana St Suite 1, Martinsburg PA 16662 · License #CER-00255589 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 793-2425
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- Address
- 403 E Christiana St Suite 1, Martinsburg PA 16662 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 155 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Observed at the entrance to gate of the toddler playground a hole in the grassy area upon stepping off the macadam walkway approximately 4 inches deep and 6 inches wide. Observed at the corner of the school age playground a long narrow hole leading from the macadam to the playground.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, the large embedded equipment lacked sufficient loose fill due tot he fact it was immeasurable around the fall zones.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
- Violation
Observed pieces of mulch in the toddler playground used by children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of the inspection the first-aid kit in the older toddler room was accessible due to the fact it was stored on a shelf in which the children could reach.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The file of child #2 had an agreement lacking the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Observed the following toxics accessible to children: In the preschool room - Hand sanitizer and lotion labeled "keep out of the reach of children." Febreeze in the restroom used by children. cleaning materials in due to the fact the kitchen door was not locked.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed adult scissors stored on the teacher's desk accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
- Violation
The file of staff #5 lacked the NSOR clearance at the time in care with children due to the fact it was dated 1-29-26 (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
- 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.
The files of staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months due to the fact they were each completed 13 months apart.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
- 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 of child #3 had an emergency contact form lacking the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
The file of child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
The file of staff #3 lacked health assessments every 24 months due to the fact they were dated 6-2-23 and 6-3-25. The file of staff #4 lacked health assessments every 24 months due to the fact they were dated 11-5-22 and 1-27-25.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
At the time of the inspection, observed a bottle for child #1 not labeled.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The files sf staff #4 and #6 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
Observed in the outdoor play space binoculars attached to the frame of the top tier of the white and green climbing equipment. Both the ocular lens and objective lens were damaged.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
The file of staff #1 lacked a Disclosure statement with a witness.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
The file of staff #1 had the NSOR clearance more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 1-30-25 and 12-1-20.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of staff #2 completed Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 2-7-25 and 10-23-19.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
Observed in the toddler space Equate brand lotion, Johnson and Johnson brand lotion, and Germs be Gone labeled "keep out of the reach of children" stored on the ledge of the teacher's desk accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
Observed in the school-age room a no-lidded garbage can in the back of the room with partially eaten food and a non-lidded garbage can at the front of the room near the exit door with used tissues.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Observed in the preschool room the first-aid was accessible to children in care due to the fact it was hanging on a hook low enough for children to reach.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
The file of staff #3 had an initial health assessment dated after their date of hire. Staff #5 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated 4-6-23 and 2-1-21.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
Based on the smoke detection testing log, the smoke detectors were tested more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 11-15-24 to 12-18-24 = 33 days; 12-18-24 to 1-28-25 = 41 days.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
The file of staff #1 had a Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of volunteer rather than employment; and there was no PA State Police clearance on file.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, observed prescription eye drops for child #1 lacking written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine and lacking the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(iv) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.
At the time of the inspection, observed prescription eye drops for child #1 lacking a medication log completed by the parent.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
The file of staff #1 lacked address and telephone number, and verification of age.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
- Violation
The file of staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
- Violation
At the time of reviewing the fire drill log it had been more than 60 days since the last fire drill based on the date: 6-24-24.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the swimming monitor inspection, there was not an emergency contact form present for child #1.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, the director indicated volunteers assist at the facility. The emergency plan lacked information regarding the role(s) of the volunteer(s).
Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed in the preschool space, 2 pairs of adult scissors and 2 straight screw drivers stored on the teacher's desk, accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file of Staff #4 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
The file of staff #1 had clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: PSP 10-12-18 and 11-20-23; Child Abuse 10-17-18 and 11-24-23; and FBI 10-16-18 and 11-22-23.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
Observed staff in the toddler space wipe children's hands with baby wipes and do not wash hands at the sink present in the space.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
Observed mulch chips in the toddler playground.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The file of child #2 lacked an immunization record.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
The files of staff #1, #2, and #3 had late health assessments at initial hire.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed in a lunchbox stored in the cubby for child #1, 2 pudding cups not refrigerated.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed 4 Dr. Brown bottles and one bottle with a cloud pattern in the infant room not labeled with a child's name.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
The Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policy lacked the prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
Staff #1 had a late PA State Police clearance due to the fact the one on file was dated 8-29-22 and a late Child Abuse clearance due to the fact the one on file was dated 8-30-22 (see LIS code sheet). Staff #3 had late clearances due to the fact the PA State Police clearances on file were dated 7-21-16 and 1-21-22; and late FBI clearances due to the fact the ones on file were dated 12-10-15 and 3-3-21.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Staff person(s) #4 and #6 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10-7-16 and 12-11-21 for staff #4; 7-22-15 and 5-5-21 for staff #6. Staff person(s) #2 and #5 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire date (see LIS code sheet) due to the fact they were dated 3-29-21 for staff #2 and 2-28-21 for staff #5.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
The file of staff #3, a group supervisor lacked documentation of education to support the position.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
- Violation
The file of staff #1, an assistant group supervisor lacked documentation of experience to support the position.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
Observed in the "K prep" room, a dog print bookbag hanging on a low hook accessible to children with Children's Motrin and Aveeno brand sunscreen both labeled keep out of the reach of children.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
Observed in the outdoor play space for the toddlers many pieces of mulch which measured less than 1 inch.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
The refrigerator in the toddler childcare space lacked a thermometer.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
- Violation
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
- Violation
Observed prescription medication for child #3 not labeled.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Observed prescription medication for child #3 without written parent consent for administration and no medication log.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
The file of staff #1 lacked a health assessment at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated 8-30-22 (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #7 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): first aid/CPR due to the fact the training on file was dated 1-27-22. Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): first aid/CPR due to the fact the training on file was dated 1-27-22.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
Based on documentation, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days on the following dates: 12-14-22 to 11-8-22 = 34 days; 11-8-22 to 10-3-22 = 36 days.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
The file of child #1 lacked an annual health assessment for the year 2021. The file of child #2 lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
- Violation
Observed medication for children #1 and #2 in the "go" bag at the swimming pool.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
At the time of the inspection, there were not emergency contact forms with signed parental consent to swim for all children present and swimming.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The files of children #2 and #3 lacked agreements with dates on which the fees are to be paid.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The files of children #1 and #3 lacked agreements with the children's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
The file of staff #1 had State Police Clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 6-21-16 and 7-22-21. The file of staff #3 had Child Abuse clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 5-12-15 and 5-27-20; and FBI clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 7-1-15 and 8-6-20.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact the documents on file were dated 10-7-16 and 12-11-21. The file of staff #3 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact the documents on file were dated 7-15-15 and1-21-22.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
Based on information provided by the director, there are 55 children enrolled at the facility; 48 children in attendance daily with a director and 1 Group Supervisor on staff.
Corrected by May 12, 2022
- Violation
Observed in the School Age room, a Damp Rid container labeled "keep out of reach of children" stored on the lower shelf in a closet with an unlocked door.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
Observed in the preschool space a rest mat labeled 2-2 #10 torn along the side with exposed foam. Observed in the toddler space rest mats labeled #1, #2, and #10 torn with exposed foam.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
Observed in the infant room 2 Graco high chairs manufactured with shoulder straps but 1 Graco high lacked the straps and the other Graco high chair had straps but they were not threaded through the fabric for use with a child.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator in the toddler space.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The files of children #2 and #3 lacked agreements with the fee amounts to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed in the toddler space, Desitin brand diaper cream labeled for child #4 with an expiration date of 1/22; and located in a bin labeled "boys" Desitin not labeled for a specific child, Triple Paste not labeled for a specific child, and Butt Paste not labeled with an expiration date of 10/21. Observed in the infant room, Desitin not labeled for a specific child and with an expiration date of 9/21.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
The file of staff #2 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated 7-10-19 and 12-3-21. The file for staff person #4 was observed not to contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); and subsequent health assessments were more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated 4-16-19 and 12-13-21
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.161(c) · Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.
During the inspection, CR observed cups of milk in the refrigerator in the toddler space. Based on conversation with the director, the leftover beverages are reserved at lunch.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Based on conversations with the owner and director, an emergency plan drill was not conducted by 12-19-21.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of testing the smoke detection system every 30 days. The director reported testing is done, but wasn't documented.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
The child care space was observed having peeling paint and broken plaster where the baseboard had been removed.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The toilet seat in the men's bathroom was broken.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed at the entrance to gate of the toddler playground a hole in the grassy area upon stepping off the macadam walkway approximately 4 inches deep and 6 inc…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 5, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection the first-aid kit in the older toddler room was accessible due to the fact it was stored on a shelf in which the children could re…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed in the outdoor play space binoculars attached to the frame of the top tier of the white and green climbing equipment. Both the ocular lens and objectiv…” — what has changed since then?
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