Christ Cornerstone Productions Academy LLC
Christ Cornerstone Productions Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Steelton, PA, with capacity for 172 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 64 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 64). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #84 of 111 centers in Dauphin County and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10's files obtained the original financial agreements.
Observed Lysol spray, Clorox wipes and air freshener labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" in an unlocked desk drawer. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Observed the first aid kit was in an unlocked desk drawer which was accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
The file for staff person #1 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet), the Child Abuse Clearance dated 06/15/2022 was a volunteer clearance which cannot be used for employment. The file for staff person #3 did not include an NSOR prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet).
Observed 10 younger school age children and 17 older school age children in the upstairs classroom with staff person #5 and #6. Staff person #5 identified a group of 14 older school age children and 1 young school age child. Staff person #6 identified a group of 9 younger school age children and 3 older school age children. The staff:child ratio for staff person #5 exceeded the ratio requirements of 1:12 when the youngest child in care is a younger school age child. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Annual emergency plan training was not completed within 12 months of the previous training for staff person #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, and #16. The most recent emergency plan training for staff #5 - #16 was conducted on 05/08/2024, with no subsequent training documented.
Observed electrical outlets throughout the facility including the multipurpose room, the hallways, the upstairs and downstairs preschool classrooms which lacked protective receptacle covers and were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed a can of Lysol disinfectant spray on the table located in the downstairs preschool classroom, which was accessible to children. The utility closet door in the corner was unlocked and open, the door leads a storage area which contained a variety of cleaning products labeled Keep out of Reach of Children.
Observed in the upstairs preschool classroom: a power cord laying across the floor in front of the desk which presented a trip hazard. Guina Pig Debris on the floor next to the cage. Observed in the downstairs preschool classroom: a power cord laying on the floor next to the fish tank which presented a trip hazard. The door to the dumbwaiter was left open in the downstairs preschool classroom. Observed a string of decorative lights which were no longer secured to the wall above the doorway between the two areas of the room and was laying across the floor in the game room which presented a trip hazard.
The file for staff person #2 included a health assessment dated 07/30/2022 with no subsequent health assessment on file.
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Observed visibly spoiled, curdled milk with an expiration date of 05/30/2025 in the upstairs preschool classroom refrigerator.
Observed a lunchbox on the floor in the downstairs preschool classroom containing potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home which was not refrigerated.
The file for staff person #4 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility. Proof of education was not on file.
The facility's current certificate of compliance dated 06/06/2025 - 06/06/2026 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance posted at the main entrance to the facility was dated 06/06/2024-06/06/2025. The certificates of compliance posted at the back entrance and in the foyer at the bottom of the steps were dated 06/06/2023 - 06/06/2024. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
The file for staff person #1 and #2 included an NSOR Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current NSOR for staff person #1 was dated 03/04/2025 with the previous clearance dated 01/30/2020. The current NSOR for staff person #2 was dated 03/12/2025 with the previous clearance dated 01/31/2020. The file for staff person #1 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff person #1 was dated 08/03/2024 with the previous clearance dated 04/03/2018.
Observed a power strip in the PreK counts (Under the Sea) and PreK counts (Outer Space) classrooms which did not have protective covers on the unused outlets.
Observed the cabinet under the fish tank located in the PreK counts (Under the Sea) classroom was unlocked; the cabinet contained a container of Ph stabilizer tablets labeled "Keep out of Reach of children" which were accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
On 03/05/2025, observed the children in the Under the Sea classroom were sitting on a carpet watching TV during naptime. During this time 2 preschool age children fell asleep on the carpet. When it was brought to the attention of the staff supervising the children, a staff person moved the 2 children into child size plush chairs in lieu of providing age-appropriate rest equipment.
On 03/13/2025, observed the bus owned by the facility did not have a current copy of the vehicle registration and proof of insurance in the vehicle while transporting children; the updated documents were printed on the date of the inspection.
The first aid kit in the bus did not include soap or tweezers.
On 03/13/2025, upon arrival to the facility at approximately 2:05 pm, Certification Representative was not provided immediate access to the facility. Cert Rep rang the doorbell and knocked several times at the main entrance. Cert Rep then went to another entrance and tried to knock on the door for access. Cert Rep then returned to the main entrance and knocked and rang the doorbell again. Cert Rep called the facility phone number at 2:12 pm, an individual answered the phone and stated to hold on a minute and then disconnected. After waiting a few minutes for someone to come to the door, at 2:16 pm Cert Rep called the number on the sign outside the door, the call went to voice mail. At 2:17 pm Cert Rep called the facility phone number a second time and it also went to voice mail. At 2:17 pm, the owner returned my call and shortly after, a staff person opened the door.
The agreement for child #1 did not include the fee amount with the date the fee is to be paid.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete home address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address or telephone number for the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #3 and #4 did not include the work telephone number for the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual's designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training; the file included 4.5 hours completed between 12/2023 - 12/2024.
The file for staff person #1, lacked complete clearances as required under the CPSL. Staff person #1 resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years and their file lacked out-of-state clearances for the state of Massachusetts within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #2 lacked a signed disclosure statement at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet).
Observed staff person #6 and #7 return to the preschool classroom (Under the Sea) after their breaks after naptime had already ended and staff person #10 and #5 were putting cots away. There were 22 preschool age children sitting on the carpet watching TV at the time. Staff person #5 and #9 left the classroom when staff person #6 and #7 returned to the classroom. During the time of transition between staff, staff did not share information regarding which children staff person #6 and #7 were responsible for supervising. As a result, staff person #6 and #7 were unable to identify the children in their assigned group. Staff person #10 initially identified 10 children in their group. Staff person #6 then identified a group of 10 children which included some of the children that staff person #10 already identified in their group. Staff person #7 stated she had the remaining 2 in her group. After 3 attempts at identifying their groups, they were able to identify their assigned group.
Observed staff did not ensure the children in the preschool classroom (Under the Sea) washed their hands prior to being served an afternoon snack.
Observed staff in the preschool classroom (Under the Sea) did not wash their hands prior to serving the children an afternoon snack.
Staff person #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 have not updated their Pediatric First Aid & CPR before the expiration of the most current certification which was completed on 11/08/2022 and expired 11/2024.
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 & CPR in an approved curriculum with an PQAS certified trainer. The file included an online CPR/AED/First-Aid (Adult/Child/Infant/Chockin) AED/Injury & Universal Precautions Certificate provided by the National CPR Foundation dated 08/21/2024.
The file for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person; only one acceptable written reference was on file.
The file for staff person #4 and #5 did not include documentation of clearances and copies of the requests to be a provisional hire. The file for staff person #4 and #5 did not have a State Police Clearance or FBI Clearance and a Child Abuse Clearance at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #4 and #5 did not include documentation of a request for the State Police Clearance or FBI Clearance. The files included a signed disclosure statement and documentation of a request for the NSOR.
At the time supervision and ratio was assessed, staff person #1 stated they were responsible for all of the girls, which was mixed age group of 6 preschool, 5 young school age and 1 older school age children; which exceeded the maximum ratio of 1:10. Staff person #2 stated they were responsible for all of the boys, which was a mixed age group of 4 preschool and 6 young school age children.
The file for staff person #3, #4 and #5 did not include a health assessment with results of a tuberculosis screening prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
Upon arrival to the facility, observed a mixed group of approximately 100 preschool and school age children in the Sanctuary (large multipurpose room) for morning announcements and daily devotions. The maximum capacity for the Sanctuary is 65 children. Observed a mixed group of 55 young and older school age children receiving care in the small multipurpose room (Under the Sea classroom). The maximum capacity for the multipurpose room is 35. Observed a mixed group of 22 preschool and school age children receiving care in the preschool classroom (Jungle classroom). The maximum capacity for the preschool classroom is 14.
Observed the large multipurpose room, small multipurpose room (Under the Sea classroom) and the preschool classroom (Jungle classroom) exceeded its maximum capacity for a period greater than 1/2 hour. The overcapacity of the space was not designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities.
The file for staff person #3, #4 and #5 did not include documentation of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility to qualify as an aide or AGS.
The file for staff person #4 and #5 did not include verification of age.
The file for staff person #4 and #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The clearances for staff person #1, with documentation of felony and misdemeanor grade charges, were not sent to the Central Region OCDEL for review at the time the clearances were received. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. The file for staff person #2 did not include a signed disclosure statement at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for facility person #4, did not include the final FBI clearance results within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). The FBI documentation on file was a letter requesting additional information and not the final FBI clearance results. Facility person #4 was observed driving the school bus on 03/19/2024.
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include a plan that provides accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include information regarding emergency drills being conducted annually.
The first aid kit located in the Multipurpose school-age classroom was located on a table in the corner of the room and accessible to children. The first aid kit located in the "Under the Sea" preschool classroom was hanging on a low hook next to the table near the bathroom door and accessible to children. The first aid kit located in the "Jungle" preschool classroom was hanging on the back of a chair and accessible to children.
The staff bathroom did not have a posted hand washing sign or a lidded waste receptacle.
The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The most recent health assessment on file was dated 08/11/2022 with no subsequent health report on file.
The file for staff person #3 did not include an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 02/28/2022 with no subsequent health report on file.
The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was conducted at least once every 30 days. The manual test conducted between 11/01/2023 - 12/04/2023 exceeded 30 days.
The file for staff person #1 included documentation of the following required pre-service training which were not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & CPR which was completed on 03/11/2024 and Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022 which was completed on 02/28/2024.
The file for staff person #1, who has resided outside of PA in the previous 60 months, did not include out of state clearances within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #1 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire, the NSOR was requested on 03/31/2022. The file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not completed prior to their first day working with children (see LIS code sheet); the Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 10/12/2022. The file for staff person #7 included a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 03/01/2023 and the previous was dated 09/25/2017. The current FBI clearance is dated 03/02/2023 and the previous was dated 10/24/2017. The file for staff person #10 included a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 02/20/2023 and the previous was dated 09/25/2017. The current FBI clearance is dated 03/10/2023 and the previous was dated 10/12/2017.
Observed cigarette butts in the outdoor play space.
Observed food wrappers and other trash and debris inside the outdoor play space.
The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd dose of HepB, a 3rd & 4th dose of DTap, a 3rd dose of Hib, a 3rd & 4th dose of PCV13, a 3rd dose of Polio and a 1st and 2nd HepA immunization.
The initial health report for child #1 was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance (see LIS code sheet); the health report on file was dated 02/20/2023. An initial health report was not on file for child #3 within 60 days following the first day of attendance (see LIS code sheet); the file included an immunization record dated 09/01/2022 in lieu of a complete health report.
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, and #11 who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022, did not complete the 1-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Staff person #1, #3 and #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid & CPR; the training was completed on 11/08/2022. Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality". The file for staff person #7 included the 6-hour "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" which was completed on 07/27/2016 and does not count toward the new Health and Safety Professional Development (PD) requirement.
The file for staff person #6, #10 and #11, hired prior to 12/19/2020, did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training from 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022. Staff person #6 had documentation of 8 hours of training. Staff person #10 had 0 hours of acceptable training, and staff person #11 had documentation of 4 hours of training.
The file for staff person #1 included a receipt that the staff person was finger printed on 03/11/2022 which was after the staff person's first day working with children. The results of the FBI clearance was not on file. The file for staff person #1 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance which were requested on 12/01/2021. The file for staff person #3 did not include documentation of the request for the NSOR clearance to be hired provisionally. The results of the NSOR clearance on file was dated 01/20/2022.
On 03/15/2022, observed in the upstairs school-age classroom, the use of multiple power strips "daisy chained". Along the right wall of the classroom, 7 power strips were "daisy chained" together, each one was plugged into the previous one. Computers and computer accessories were also plugged in to the row of power strips. At the back wall of the classroom observed an aquarium which was plugged into a power strip and two additional power strips were plugged into one power strip which was plugged into a wall outlet. In the downstairs school age classroom I observed a row of 3 power strips' "daisy chained" into one another with computers and computer accessories plugged into the power strips. "Daisy chaining" is the connection of two or more extension cords or power strips. Daisy chaining is usually a result of inadequate access to power outlets and can lead to overloaded circuits and can create a fire risk.
Observed electrical outlets in the boys and girls bathrooms located in the back hallway which did not have protective receptacle covers which were accessible to children 5 years of age & younger.
Observed bolts in the corner of the gate surrounding the playground which protrude into the playground creating a hazard. Observed the fence rail was detached at the corner next to the building. Observed a large gap at the bottom of the fence. Observed a broken latch on the staff door in the Ladies bathroom in the front hallway.
The initial health report for child #1 was not dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). The health report on file was dated 03/13/2019.
The health assessment on file for staff person #2, was an after visit summary which did not state that the health assessment included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person at the time of initial hire.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $37.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $37.00 |
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.
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Has Christ Cornerstone Productions Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Jun 16, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet), the Child Abuse Clearance dated 06/15/2022 was a volunteer clearance which cannot…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Christ Cornerstone Productions Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Christ Cornerstone Productions 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 Productions Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 31, 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 Productions Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Dauphin County?
It is tied for #84 of 111 centers in Dauphin County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Christ Cornerstone Productions Academy LLC last inspected?
Mar 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Christ Cornerstone Productions Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for preschool, $50.00 for young school-age, $50.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Christ Cornerstone Productions Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christ Cornerstone Productions 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.
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