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Community Bible Church

331 Anderson Ferry Rd, Marietta, PA 17547 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 3 (accredited)

Community Bible Church is a certified child care center in Marietta, PA, with capacity for 191 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 21 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 21). 17 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Marietta and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in Marietta
0 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 3
Records & paperwork 3
Food & feeding 2
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff person #5's initial emergency plan training exceeded the permitted within the first 90 days of hire timeframe (8/7/26 emergency plan training) See Code Sheet
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “Staff person #5's initial emergency plan training was completed on 8/6/2026. The operator will now assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall now…”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
It was observed that there was a missing protective outlet cover in the downstairs gross motor room (far left wall) Corrected during inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “A Protective cover is now covering the electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
Toxic plants were encroaching into both the Toddler and Preschool + outdoor playspaces. Virginia Creeper plant outside of the fence was encroaching onto the Toddler playground. Eastern Nightshade plant outside of the fence encroaching onto the Preschool + playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Toxic plants have been removed from the outdoor play space.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
It was observed that the water temperature (Rm 123) of the main sink measured 120 degrees F. The children's sink in this room measured 118 degrees F (both corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “The hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children in these classrooms, does not exceed 110F”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
There were no emergency telephone numbers posted in Rm 123 (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center is now posted by each telephone in the facility.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
There was no first aid kit in Rm 123 (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “A first-aid kit is now in all childcare spaces.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed, in Rm 123, that there are two water-stained ceiling tiles (L side of room, tiles 4 & 5 from entrance).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces are now clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazards. There are no longer water-stained ceiling tiles in Room 123”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
Child #2's health report 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Child #2's health report now includes a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original container/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(7)
Child #1's prescription medication, in Room 121, was not in its original container and there was no medication log on record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Child #1's prescription medication is now in its original container and there is a medication log on record.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
Staff person #4's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2026): “Staff person #4's health assessment now includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Perishable children's food was not refrigerated in Rooms 119, and 120. (corrected during inspection))
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “Perishable children's food is now refrigerated.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
In Room 112, there were two infant bottles that were not labeled. (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “Disposable nursers and bottles are now labeled with the child's name”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (1/22/24, 12/18/25), (2/20/26, 4/16/26). There was no proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system on record (COS with attestation).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “The testing of the fire detection devices are now tested at least every 30 days' timeframe. The proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system is on record as a COS with attestation.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The records of staff persons #1, #2 and #6 did not contain verification of education. (Staff persons #2 and #6's were corrected during the inspection). Staff person #3's file did not contain verification of child care experience required to be an AGS (corrected during inspection). Staff person #7 has been acting as an Assistant Group Supervisor without the required 2500 hours of child care experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “The records of staff persons #2 and #6 now contain verification of education. The record of staff person #1 now contains verification of education. Staff person #3 now contains verification of childcare experience required to be an AGS. Staff person #7 now has the required 2500 hours of childcare…”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
There was no written plan of daily activities posted in Room 131 (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play is now established and posted for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child #2 and #3's files did not contain any child service reports which include information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. (See Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Child #2 and #3's files now contain child service reports which include information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
There was no emergency transportation plan posted in Room 123 (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2026): “There is now an emergency transportation plan posted in all rooms.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The following information was not available in the emergency plan letter to families: 1. Accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions. 2. Method to contact families in the event of an emergency 3. Method to inform families that the emergency has ended and how they can reunite with their children. Corrected in site by adding these elements to the parent letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Emergency procedures/letters are posted on the parent board in the center and are added to the parent handbook.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
A wasp nest and wasps were observed on the preschool playground fence. Corrected on site by removing the nest.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The wasp nest was removed immediately upon discovery.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage/stains in room 120 (Ladybugs).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “Maintenance was contacted, and the tile was removed and replaced.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection, evidence that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality was not available. Corrected on site by sending the emergency plan to the local authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The emergency plan was sent to the local municipality on the site of the inspection.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 191 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3 (accredited)
since May 26, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Lititz Christian School
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00261580
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Common questions

Has Community Bible Church had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 21 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Community Bible Church?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Community Bible Church since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Community Bible Church’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3 (accredited), effective May 26, 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 Community Bible Church compare with other daycares in Marietta?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Marietta by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Community Bible Church last inspected?

Aug 5, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Community Bible Church?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lititz Christian School.

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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