Concordia Child Care Center
Concordia Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Cabot, PA, with capacity for 90 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 46 centers in Butler County and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed prior to the staff person working with the children. The child abuse clearance in the file is dated 1/16/26.
The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 5/20/25 and 6/5/26.
The files for staff persons #1 - #6 lacked NSOR verification certificates that were completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificates. The NSOR verification certificates in the files were dated 11/6/19 and 11/8/24.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 12/17/21 and 2/5/24.
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The file for Staff #1 contained a volunteer disclosure statement. It was observed during the renewal inspection that the file for Staff #1, who has lived out of state in the previous five years, lacked out of state clearances or requests of out of state clearances.
The medication for Child #1 lacked written parental consent.
Observed an Infant, in the Infant Room sleeping with a bottle in his mouth.
Based on conversations with staff, the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local and county municipalities.
There was more than 60 months between the Child Abuse and FBI clearances on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: Child Abuse - 8/9/16 and 8/24/21 and FBI - 7/25/16 and 8/6/21. There was more than 24 months between the Child Abuse and FBI clearances on file for staff #5. Dates are as follows: Child Abuse - 11/15/16 and 11/22/21 and FBI - 12/6/16 and 2/12/22.
There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #2.
The facility file lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.
The files for staff #2, 3 and 4 lacked verification that the staff renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Dates are as follows: Staff #2 - expiration date of January 2021 and then renewed 6/24/21 Staff #3 and 4- expiration date of June 2021 and then renewed 7/20/21.
Staff were required to have training in CPR/FA by 6-17-21 due to the regulation change that took effect on 12-19-20. Staff #1 did not obtain the training until 6/24/21.
The files for staff #1 and 5 contained 4 of the required 12 hours of child care training from 12/19/20 thru 12/19/21.
“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.) | $55.20 | $48.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.90 | $43.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.90 | $43.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.90 | $37.70 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.70 | $18.10 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.70 | $18.10 |
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 Concordia Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 12, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed prior to the staff person working with the children. The child abuse…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Concordia Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Concordia Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Concordia Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 10, 2019. 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 Concordia Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Butler County?
It is #6 of 46 centers in Butler County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Concordia Child Care Center last inspected?
Jun 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Concordia Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.20 for infant, $49.90 for young toddler, $49.90 for older toddler, $42.90 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Concordia Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Concordia Lutheran Ministries INC.
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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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