Christ Church Childrens Center
Christ Church Childrens Center is a certified child care center in Fleetwood, PA, with capacity for 153 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 22 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations 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 Fleetwood and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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There was a lapse of greater than 60 months between FBI clearances for staff #1. One was dated 8/19/2020 and the next one was dated 2/3/2026.
The most recent written evaluation for staff #2 was dated 1/28/25, a period of greater than 12 months.
On 7/8/25 during an unannounced monitoring of swimming, medication was administered at the pool to child #1 an d #2, but the medication logs were not present at the pool.
Staff person #2 had an FBI clearance that expired 10/22/19. At the time, she had a large laceration on her finger and could not be fingerprinted. The clearance was forgotten until 1/24/25 when she was removed from care until the clearance was obtained on 1/31/25.
Staff person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) has completed the health and safety course titled "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" but did not complete the required health and safety update course titled "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" (1 hour) training within 90 days of hire.
Staff #3 did not have documentation on file to qualify for the stated position.
During an unannounced swim check, the file of facility person #1 did not contain child abuse clearance as required. Facility person #1 may not work with children until required documentation is on file.
File for staff person #1 and #2, see code sheet for hire dates, both contained criminal history clearances with a pending record result; therefore a full and complete criminal history clearance was not found on file at the time of inspection for staff person #1 and #2.
It was stated by facility staff in the infant room that some infants are laid to rest on their stomachs or sides and not placed on their backs to sleep.
It was observed that the first aid kit in the School Age #1 room was missing scissors.
It was observed in the young toddler room that the changing table mat contained a hole.
It was observed in the social hall that a schedule of current daily activities was not posted in this space.
Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the child's health insurance policy number.
File for staff person #1, employed as an aide, verified that they are not currently 18-years-old.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/3/18.
It was observed that the temporary fencing, which had been placed around the toddler's outdoor play space to keep the toddlers from accessing the mulch on the preschool playground, was not in good repair.
It was observed in the outdoor play space that the large plastic slide contained a hole causing a pinch point at the top of that slide.
It was observed in the young toddler room that plastic bags were accessible to mouthing children.
It was observed in van number 2 that tweezers were missing from the first aid kit.
Although staff person #1 currently has training on file dated 2/7/23, staff person#1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Although staff person #2 currently has training on file dated 2/6/23, staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics - the 1 hour revised training. Staff person #3-#6 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics completed after 9/30/16.
It was observed that the letter provided to each enrolled family explaining the facility's emergency procedures did not contain the facility's lockdown procedure or accommodations that are made for infants, toddlers, and those with special needs. Children requiring those accommodations were observed in care at the time of inspection.
It was observed that the number to the nearest hospital was not posted by each telephone in the facility
“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) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $29.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $29.20 |
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 Christ Church Childrens Center 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 Feb 17, 2026 (background checks): “There was a lapse of greater than 60 months between FBI clearances for staff #1. One was dated 8/19/2020 and the next one was dated 2/3/2026.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Christ Church Childrens Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Christ Church Childrens Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Christ Church Childrens Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 31, 2019. 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 Christ Church Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Fleetwood?
It is #2 of 5 centers in Fleetwood by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Christ Church Childrens Center last inspected?
Feb 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Christ Church Childrens Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for newborn, $57.00 for infant, $53.40 for young toddler, $53.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Christ Church Childrens Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christ Mertz Lutheran 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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