Calvary Kids Care
Calvary Kids Care is a certified child care center in Lewistown, PA, with capacity for 63 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 5 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (3 of 5). All 5 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Lewistown and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate received 11 weeks after their first day caring for children, incomplete out-of-state clearances and the clearances had not been submitted to OCDEL for a required review. The file for Staff #4 contained an NSOR received 7 weeks after their first day caring for children and a state police clearance in "request still pending status".
During the renewal inspection, twenty-eight exposed/uncovered metal bolts were observed on the outdoor playground fence posing a visible hazard.
During the renewal inspection, there were seven staff employed with the following five staff qualifying as aides: Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1, who were functioning as a group supervisor, did not contain proof of education/experience to qualify for the position of group supervisor.
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2, Staff #4 and Staff #5, who were functioning as assistant group supervisors, did not contain proof of experience to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $52.25 | $52.25 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $52.25 | $52.25 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.75 | $49.75 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.75 | $46.75 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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 Calvary Kids Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on May 8, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate received 11 weeks after their first day caring for children, incomplete out-of-state clearances and the clearances had not been…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Calvary Kids Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Calvary Kids Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Calvary Kids Care compare with other daycares in Lewistown?
It is #2 of 5 centers in Lewistown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Calvary Kids Care last inspected?
May 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Calvary Kids Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.25 for newborn, $52.25 for infant, $49.75 for young toddler, $46.75 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Calvary Kids Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Calvary Baptist Church.
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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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