Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool
Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool is a certified child care center in Camp Hill, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 20). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #12 of 21 centers in Camp Hill and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Th file for staff person #1 showed that they were rehired and they did not have an updated disclosure form on file. (This was corrected on site.)
It was observed that the lights in classroom 106 had a build-up of dirt and insects. It was observed that on the preschool playground the purple and teal climber had some sharp areas near the steps.
It was observed that the record for child #1 had a health assessment from 1/17/25 and did not have an updated health assessment.
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. 12/6/24 and 2/25/25 (61 days)
It was observed that the fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days. 12/6/24-1/7/25 (32 days) 3/5/25-4/7/25 (33 days)
It was observed that volunteer #1 did not have an FBI Clearance in their file.
It was observed at the time of inspection three staff members were observed caring for 2 pre-school children and 17 older toddlers. A volunteer was in the classroom and was thought to be counted in ratio.
It was observed at the time of inspection the sink in the bathroom in room 106 was not working.
It was observed at the time of inspection volunteer #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's record contained Child Abuse Registry Clearance and a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for the purposes of a volunteer.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1 did not have written consent for administration for their prescribed EpiPen.
It was observed at the time of inspection that the electrical outlets in the gym, being used by children at the center for gross motor activities, did not have protective receptacle covers.
It was observed at the time of inspection hand sanitizer was on tables in the hallway and outside the classrooms accessible to children.
It was observed at the time of inspection the first-aid kit in classroom 116 did not contain tape.
It was observed at the time of inspection that a bin in each classroom was crack causing sharp corners and pinch points. CORRECTED ON SITE
It was observed at the time of inspection a plastic bag, containing fall decorations, was on a shelf accessible to children in room 116. CORRECTED ON SITE
It was observed at the time of inspection while staff was changing a child's diaper in room 105/106, a diaper was placed in a plastic bag, put in a bin and then thrown away.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have a health assessment, including a TB test, completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have the required DHS FBI Criminal History Clearance.
It was observed at the time of inspection that the chain link fencing in the outdoor play area had exposed bolts.
“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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations 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 Nov 5, 2025 (background checks): “Th file for staff person #1 showed that they were rehired and they did not have an updated disclosure form on file. (This was corrected on site.)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 5, 2021. 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 Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool compare with other daycares in Camp Hill?
It is tied for #12 of 21 centers in Camp Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool last inspected?
Nov 5, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Camp Hill United Methodist Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Camp Hill United Methodist 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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