Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center
Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Hanover, PA, with capacity for 86 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 11 centers in Hanover and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was observed that there were no hand-washing signs posted at each toilet in the Blue Bird bathroom, Red Bird bathroom, and the Yellow Bird bathroom.
It was observed in the Red Bird and Green Bird classrooms that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. There is also not enough play materials to prevent long waits for use.
It was observed in the Red Bird classroom that soiled diapers are disposed of into a non-hands-free trash can.
The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted annually. The last emergency drill on file to have been documented occurred 8/16/24.
It was observed on the preschool outside play space a wooden balance beam that is weathered and splintered that could potentially cause injury. It was observed on the young toddler outside play space, a plastic climber has cracks on the steps that could potentially cause injury. It was also observed on the young toddler outside play space multiple broken and/or cracked outdoor toys accessible to children that could potentially cause injury.
It was observed on the young toddler playground, small pebbles that are less than 1 inch in size within the outside play space, on the outdoor carpeting, along the edge of the building and along the fence line were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have lapsed 9/19/24-11/19/24.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 9/19/24-10/21/24 and 11/19/24-12/20/24.
The facility does not provide parents with the general hours for which care is provided and supervision policies in writing upon enrollment.
The agreements for children #1-#5 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information for children #1 and #4 do not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information for children #1 - #5 do not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.00 | $27.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 11, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Hanover?
It is #3 of 11 centers in Hanover by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center last inspected?
Jul 16, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for young toddler, $45.00 for older toddler, $43.00 for preschool, $43.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is LW Daycare LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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