Christian Youth Ministries
Christian Youth Ministries is a certified child care center in Carlisle, PA, with capacity for 95 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 36 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (9 of 36). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 20 centers in Carlisle and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The facility owns two 12-passenger vans. The operator stated that they have been using the 12-passenger vans to transport school-aged children to and from school.
The operator did not comply with the CPSL as clearances were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the child abuse clearances for staff person #4 being dated 10/20/2020 and 1/5/2026 and FBI clearances dated 11/2/2020 and 1/12/2026, which exceeded 60 months. The operator did not comply with the CPSL as clearances were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the child abuse clearances for staff person #5 being dated 3/9/2021 (expired) and FBI clearances dated 11/6/2020 and 4/21/2026, which exceeds 60 months. The operator did not comply with the CPSL as clearances were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the child abuse clearances for staff person #6 being dated 10/25/2018 and 1/29/2025, which exceeds 60 months.
The operator did not assure that staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. This is evidenced by documentation of the date of the most recent training being held on 3/17/2025.
The record for staff person #2 contains health assessment forms dated 1/11/2022 and 4/3/2025, which exceeds 24 months. The record for staff person #5 contains health assessment forms dated 1/18/2023 and 2/18/2025, which exceeds 24 months.
The adult health assessment form for facility person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) indicates that facility person #3 has a communicable disease but does not include information describing the condition(s) and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual.
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter does not have proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system which is required to be kept with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
The operator did not require the parent of enrolled child #3 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health report being dated 4/9/2025.
The facility does not have a written policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not participate at least annually in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. This is evidenced by the documentation of the most recent fire safety training staff person #1 participated in being dated 3/20/2025.
Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for child #2 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent.
Staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. There is documentation that staff person #1 completed 6 clock hours of child care training.
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The health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include results of an exam as to communicable disease and an assessment that states an exam was done as to staff #1 suitability to provide care.
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 does not include information of staff person #1 ability to care for children.
Staff person # 1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 8/31/24.
Staff person #1 did not have a written evaluation on file.
Staff #1 does not have a DHS required FBI criminal clearance on file. Staff #2, #3 do not have on file copies for out of state criminal history clearances and child abuse clearances. Staff #2, #3 do not have on file copies of out of state criminal history clearances and child abuse clearances.
Staff #1 does not have on file an initial health assessment and documentation of Mantoux test.
Staff #2 does not have on file documentation of Health and Safety Training with 90 days of hire.
The emergency contact information form on file for child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
The emergency contact information form and agreement for child #1 has not been updated since 10/24/23.
Staff #1 does not have on file verification of education.
Video footage observed during complaint investigation revealed, on 1/2/24, from 9:36 to 9:55 am 2 older toddlers (age 2 yrs.), 2 preschool age children (age 3 yrs.) and 1 older school age child were unsupervised in the child care space. The children were assigned to staff #1's care group and Staff #1 left the care area where the children were located. Staff #1 and staff #2 walked through the child care space and checked on the children approx. every 2-5 minutes.
On 1/17/24 at approximately 10:25 am, staff #1 was observed caring for 11 preschool age children.
On 12/1/23, Staff #1 was observed caring for children. Staff #1 did not have on file a copy of a child abuse clearance or a copy of a request for a child abuse clearance.
The lower wall to the far-right side of the door to the child care space was observed to have areas where dry wall could be seen but the area was not painted.
Staff #2 does not have on file an adult health assessment and a tuberculous screening results.
Facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as per the documentation on file.
Staff #2 did not have 2 references on file.
Staff #1 had on file 8 clock hours of annual child care training.
It was observed in the infant classroom that the refrigerator had a temperature of 48 degrees.
The health assessments on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The file for Facility Person #1 did not include a health assessment competed within 24 months of prior health assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 11/18/2020. Facility Person #3 was observed working with children.
The agreement on file for Child #2 did not include a parent signature.
It was observed in the School Age and Preschool classrooms that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care spaces.
The file of facility person #1 hired 11/12/19 does not contain a completed child abuse, DHS required FBI clearance, NSOR verification, out of state clearances or a signed disclosure statement. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, and the disclosure statement required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Facility staff #2 -does not have a signed written evaluation on file. Facility staff #3 evaluation on file exceeded a minimum of 12 months. Facility person #3 does not have a signed written evaluation on file, Facility staff #4 does not have an evaluation on file. Facility staff #8 does not have on file a signed written evaluation.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.78 | $54.87 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.06 | $49.93 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.39 | $46.81 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.25 | $42.94 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.84 | $32.31 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $43.84 | $32.31 |
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 Christian Youth Ministries had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Apr 30, 2026 (background checks): “The operator did not comply with the CPSL as clearances were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the child abuse clearances for staff person #4 being dated 10/20/2020 and 1/5/2026 and FBI clearances…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Christian Youth Ministries?
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 Christian Youth Ministries’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 12, 2024. 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 Christian Youth Ministries compare with other daycares in Carlisle?
It is #14 of 20 centers in Carlisle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Christian Youth Ministries last inspected?
Jul 9, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Christian Youth Ministries cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.78 for infant, $60.06 for young toddler, $58.39 for older toddler, $52.25 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Christian Youth Ministries?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Juan Rivera.
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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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