Childrens Christian Center
Childrens Christian Center is a certified child care center in Chambersburg, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 38 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 38). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit in the Young Toddler room that lacked tweezers.
The files for children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed to contain emergency contact forms and financial agreements that have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period. This was evidenced by emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file of Child #1 dated 11/7/25 and 08/18/26 a period of 9-months. In the file of child #2 emergency contact and financial agreement forms were dated 07/10/25 and 07/10/26 a period of 12-months. In the file of child #3 emergency contact forms were dated 06/17/25 and 03/08/26 a period of 9-months and financial agreement forms dated 06/17/25 and 04/08/26 a period of 10-months. In the file of child #4 emergency contact forms were dated 11/07/25 and 07/13/26 a period of 8-months and financial agreement forms dated 01/08/25 and 04/08/26 a period of 15-months.
A review of the facility's camera footage shows staff person #1, grab child #1 by one arm and lift them up into the air from a pile of children on the floor, and place child #1 back down on the floor in a different location all while being suspended by one arm.
The facility was observed to have a blue toy couch in room B-15 that was torn on the arm rest, and a blue toy chair in room B-3 that the seat repair was damaged and failing to conceal the tear.
The File for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a valid certificate in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, however the National CPR Foundation is not a PQAS certified trainer or program.
The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The facility was observed to have a letter explaining the emergency procedures that is provided to each child's parent. However, the letter failed to include a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and provide instruction as to how to safely reunite with their children.
The facility was observed to have a prescription of Epinephrine in Room B15 for child #2 but lacked written consent for administration of the medication from the enrolling parent.
The facility was observed to have provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures to each child's parent. However, the letter failed to include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility was observed to lack documentation of an emergency drill conducted annually. As evidenced by documentation of a drill occurring in April of 2023 but no drill in 2024.
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The facility was observed to have a written policy and procedures for preventing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. However, the written plan did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, nor did they address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
The facility did not have any of the required documents for Facility person #1, a volunteer.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children
A clear plastic spray bottle that contained a clear liquid, identified as bleach water, but did not possess a label identifying the contents, was observed on the counter In the Facility's Pre-School classroom (B-4).
The door used to enter and exit classroom B-2 was observed to lack a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass at the bottom of the door.
The facility was observed to have a clear bin filled with toy doctor tools, and the bin was cracked creating a pinch point.
The facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify and prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.
Classroom B4 was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover on an outlet that was situated under the window, behind the play kitchen sink.
Doors entering the facility and classroom B2 & B4 were observed to lack a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass.
The diaper changing table, and the urinal in classroom B4 were observed to lack posted handwashing signs.
A toy lawnmower in the small outdoor play area was observed to have broken and/cracked plastic areas causing sharp edges and pinch and crush points. 20 magna tiles in Room B2 were observed to be broken/cracked. A rectangular wooden block in B4 was observed to have broken/splintering edges.
The child files for Children #1, #2, #3, & #4 were observed to lack an initial health report obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Staff person #1, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and health and safety Training. Staff persons #2, and #3 have not completed the following required per-service training within 90 days of their Date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
The child files for child #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5 was observed to contain an original agreement with no evidence that the parent received an original agreement.
The child files for child #2, and #3 were observed to lack and Emergency Contact form that included health insurance coverage and policy number or medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The child files for child #3, #4 & #5, were observed to lack an Emergency Contact form that contained the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Record files for staff person #1, and #2 were observed to lack two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Observed staff file #1 contained a CPSL required disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness.
Observed diaper cream labeled keep out of the reach of children accessible in a low cubby in the preschool room. Observed shaving cream labeled keep out of the reach of children, with the arts and craft supplies in the preschool room.
Observed a fence post in the outdoor play area which was missing a post cap. Observed a detached piece of aluminum siding below a window in the outdoor play area. Observed ceiling vents which needed to be cleaned in the preschool bathroom, the older toddler room, and the infant room.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $27.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $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 Childrens Christian Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 May 7, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “A review of the facility's camera footage shows staff person #1, grab child #1 by one arm and lift them up into the air from a pile of children on the floor, and place child #1 back down on the floor in a different…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Christian Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childrens Christian Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 5, 2022. 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 Childrens Christian Center compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?
It is #13 of 18 centers in Chambersburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens Christian Center last inspected?
Aug 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childrens Christian Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $51.00 for newborn, $51.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childrens Christian Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens Christian Center.
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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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