Community Christian Day Care is a certified child care center in Emlenton, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 79 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (28 of 79). 22 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 10 centers in Venango County and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The school-age room lacked a first-aid kit.
In the gym, there was one area with damaged paint and plaster on the bleachers.
In the school-age room, the refrigerator that stores food for children enrolled at the facility lacked a thermometer.
An emergency transportation plan was not posted in the school-age room.
The hallway door to the staff room was unlocked and has an unlocked cabinet containing toxic cleaning products.
In room 102, telephone numbers for hospital, police, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted.
Peeling and flaking paint was observed on vertical pipes and on the floor in room 103.
Crayola washable paint with small caps that are choking hazards and labeled not for children under 3 years old was in a low, unlocked cabinet, under the sink in room 103 and accessible to children under 3 years old.
The most recent health report for child #3 was dated 03/03/2025, a period greater than 6 months.
The facility emergency plan parent letter did not consider provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The fire drill log indicated drills on 08/18/2025 and 11/03/2025 with no drills in between those dates, a period greater than 60 days.
There was no evidence of notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
In the records for child #2, the area in the agreement for specifying services to be considered as extra was blank.
The records for child #1 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency information for child #1 did not include enrolling parent's work address or work phone number.
Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include information on or consider the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of an individual designated to whom the child may be released.
The most recent date for a parent signature signifying a review of the emergency contact information was on 06/24/2025, a period greater than 6 months.
The record for child # 1 did not the area for parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs was blank.
In the record for child #1, the area for parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures was blank.
In the record for child #1, the area for parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was blank.
The file for staff #1 only contained one written, nonfamily reference attesting suitability to serve as a facility person.
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The file for staff #1, lacked the Child Abuse clearance required by the CPSL on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by a volunteer Child Abuse clearance on file dated 3/29/24 and the Child Abuse clearance required by the CPSL on file dated 12/6/24. There were more than 60 months between NSOR clearances on file for staff #2. This is evidenced by NSOR clearances on file dated 11/6/19 and 12/4/24. The file for staff #4 lacks a Child Abuse clearance within the past 60 months. This is evidenced by the current Child Abuse clearance on file dated 10/14/19. SEE IS CODE SHEET. The file for staff 9 lacks an NSOR clearance. The file for staff #11 lacks the current disclosure statement required under the CPSL.
In the Preschool room, observed a pair of sharp scissors in a desk drawer which were accessible to the children. In the Preschool room, observed a hanging cord near the television and the television was free standing and could be pulled over by the children. In the Young Toddler room, observed a hanging cord near the air conditioner.
There was more than 12 months between emergency plan trainings on file for staff #2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. There is now current emergency plan trainings on file for staff #2, 3, 4, 6 and 7.
In the Preschool room, observed an electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover which was accessible to the taller preschool children in the room, and which was located behind the television.
In the Main hallway, observed two areas of peeling paint.
In the Rainforest Room, observed a sink which was lacking a handwashing sign.
In the Preschool Room, observed a portable space heater which was in use.
There was more than 12 months between health reports on file for children #2 and 4, who are both of preschool age. This is evidenced by health reports on file for child #2 dated 11/20/23 and 12/9/24 and child #4 dated 9/6/23 and 11/7/24.
The current immunization record on file for child #1, contains 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations according to the recommendations of the ACIP.
The most current health report on file for child #3, lacks a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.
The current health assessment on file for staff #9 lacks an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides accommodations for children with disabilities.
The file for staff #5, who holds the title of aide, lacks verification of high school diploma. The file for staff #10, who holds the title of director, lacks 64.38 hours of child care experience. There is a bachelor's degree on file along with 30 credits in the human service field.
The more current fee agreement on file for child #2 was not signed by the operator.
The most current fee agreement on file for child #1 lacks the child's arrival and departure times.
The most current fee agreement on file for child #1 lacks the date of the child's admission.
The most current emergency contact information on file for children #1 and 2 lacks the work address and work phone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The most current emergency contact information on file for child #2 lacks the address and phone number of all individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The last review/update of the emergency contact information on file for child #2, was not completed within the past six months. This is evidenced by the last review/update on file dated 5/10/24.
The file for staff #5 lacks two written, nonfamily references. The file for staff #8 lacks 1 written, nonfamily reference.
A director is not employed by the facility and not present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.
On the outside play space wall, observed a cement ledge which was starting to crumble. There were pieces of the cement that were observed to be less than an inch on the floor of the deck. Children who are still placing objects in their mouths play in this space.
As of 9/9/24, a director is not employed by the facility and not present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The disclosure statement on file for facility person #4 was not completed on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now a disclosure on file and dated 5/2/24. The file for facility person #4 lacks an NSOR.
The file for facility person #4 lacks emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET>
In the Infant Room, observed that the safety latch under the sink was broken. Therefore, the toxic cleaning products under the sink were accessible to the children in care.
On the outside play space wall, observed a cement ledge which was starting to crumble. There were pieces of the cement that were observed to be less than an inch on the floor of the deck. Children who are still placing objects in their mouths play in this space.
In the gym, observed 3 areas on the bottom of the wall and near the back side by the storage closed, with peeling paint and plaster.
The most current health report on file for child #3, who is of preschool age, was not completed within the past 12 months
There was more than 24 months between health assessments on file for staff #3. This is evidenced by health assessment dates of 10/19/21 and 12/12/23.
The CPR/FA training on file for staff #2, expired 8/2023 and new CPR/FA training was then taken on 5/2024 which was after the expiration date of the previous certificate.
Facility person #4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet).
There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter trainings on file for staff #1. This is evidenced by training dates of 6/25/28m and 9/4/23.
The most current emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The most current emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the home phone, home address and work address of the enrolling parent. The most current emergency contact information on file for child #2 lacks the work address and work phone of the enrolling parent.
The most current emergency contact information on file for child #1, was not reviewed/updated within the past six months. This is evidenced by the most current review/update of 1/9/24.
The file for child #4 lacks signed parental consent for walking excursions.
The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency, as required by federal regulation.
The sink used for handwashing after diapering in the infant room was used to wash utensils used for feeding and bottles. There was a crockpot used to heat bottles next to the sink.
The TB test on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date in a child care position.
The most recent fire safety training completed by Facility Persons #1-#4 was completed more than 12 months after the prior documented fire safety training.
The current mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months after the previously completed mandated reporter training.
The agreement on fie for child #4 was the original.
The current emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #2, and #3 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the prior review.
The disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #3 and #4 were signed by the facility persons, but their signatures were not dated.
The letter the sent to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include the information regarding the plan for a lockdown.
There was hand sanitizer on a table at the entrance to the facility. There was a hand sanitizer on a desk in the preschool room. There was a microban spray in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the toilet /restroom area in the preschool room.
The current health assessment on file for child #4, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months after the previous health assessment on file.
The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 were completed more than 24 months after their prior health assessments on file.
The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers.
There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted at the facility.
The documentation of smoke detector/fire alarm system testing on file indicates that testing was not complete at least every 30 days when tested on 10/11/21 and then next on 11/22/21.
The documentation on file indicating the plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency did not include all required components.
The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals.
The emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
The emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the address of each release person listed.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $47.00 | $22.50 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.00 | $22.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | $21.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.00 | $21.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $20.00 |
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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Community Christian Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 30, 2024 (background checks): “The file for staff #1, lacked the Child Abuse clearance required by the CPSL on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by a volunteer Child Abuse clearance on file…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Community Christian Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Community Christian Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Community Christian Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jun 22, 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 Christian Day Care compare with other daycares in Venango County?
It is #9 of 10 centers in Venango County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Community Christian Day Care last inspected?
Dec 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Community Christian Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for infant, $45.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler, $42.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Community Christian Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Church Of God Of Prophecy.
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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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