Christ Cornerstone Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Steelton, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 26 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 26). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #40 of 111 centers in Dauphin County and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was observed that the two return vents on the walls in the multipurpose room were covered in dust.
Child #1's emergency contact form does not contain consent for swimming and wading.
Observed the doorknob on the children's bathroom door on the left was loose.
The health report on file for child #1 was not updated at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The current health report on file was dated 06/12/2025 with the previous dated 04/22/2024.
Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The file for staff person #2 did not include a signed disclosure statement at the time of hire (see LIS code sheet).
The operator did not document the date staff person #1 and #2 received emergency plan training at the time of initial hire.
Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety (CCDBG) 2025 Part 1 & 2. Part 1 & 2 were completed on 05/05/2025 Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Health & Safety (CCDBG) 2025 Part 2.
The parent of child #1 was not provided the original agreement at the time of enrollment. The original agreement was in the child's file.
The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #1 were not updated when there was a change in the information. The parent did not provide an updated the phone number on the emergency contact from when the phone number changed. The financial agreement was not updated at the time there was a change in the fee amount to be charged.
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The facility does not maintain an accident file for copies of reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include information regarding accommodations will be made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions or a statement that emergency drills will be conducted annually.
Observed bolts in the corners of the fence surrounding the front playground and on the gates which protrude into the playground creating a hazard. Observed the bottom of the chain link fence surrounding the front playground which were twisted together and created sharp points. Observed sections of the chain link fence surrounding the front playground which were rusty. Observed a gap between the concrete and the black mats on the front playground which created a trip hazard.
Observed lunch being served to the children on Styrofoam plates.
The agreement form for child #1, #2 and #3 was not signed by the operator. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
The agreement for child #1 and #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The agreement for child #2 and #3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
The agreement for child #1 did not include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
The agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
The emergency plan did not include a Continuity of Operation plan. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
The windows located in classroom are above the ground floor and were not limited to opening 6 or fewer inches. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Observed bolts in the corners of the fence surrounding the playground and on the gates which protrude into the playground creating a hazard.
Observed the basketball posts in the outdoor play space did not include safety padding. Observed cracks on the play equipment on the upper playground structure: the yellow side panels on the steps were cracked and the base of the yellow platform supporting the steps were cracked.
Observed less than 9" of loose-fill mulch used as protective surface covering surrounding the embedded equipment on the upper and lower playgrounds which does not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
“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.
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Has Christ Cornerstone Academy LLC 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 30, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #2 did not include a signed disclosure statement at the time of hire (see LIS code sheet).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Christ Cornerstone Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Christ Cornerstone Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Christ Cornerstone Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 8, 2026. 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 Cornerstone Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Dauphin County?
It is tied for #40 of 111 centers in Dauphin County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Christ Cornerstone Academy LLC last inspected?
Aug 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Christ Cornerstone Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christ Cornerstone Academy 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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