Faith Worship Daycare Center is a certified child care center in Lansdowne, PA, with capacity for 61 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 58 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (25 of 58). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 13 centers in Lansdowne and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #4 had an NSOR that was more that 60 months old; and staff #3 had a PA state police clearance that was still in pending status.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that electrical outlets in the orange room did not have protective covers in each outlet receptacle.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the cots the children use for nap time were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child #5 did not have an initial health report on file. There was no date of admission to determine when the child's 60-day timeframe ends.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements for child #1 and #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid..
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3 and #5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3 had an agreement that was not signed by a parent.
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At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have all required clearances on file. Staff #1 and #5 did not have an NSOR certificate, staff #2 had a PA state police clearance that was still under review, and staff #3 and #4 did not have a child abuse clearance.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the orange classroom had at least 4 missing protective receptacle covers on electrical outlets that were accessible to children.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #8 (hired 1/2024) did not have a child abuse clearance on file; staff #9 (hired 4/10/24) did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or NSOR on file; Staff #12 (hired 10/21/24) did not have a child abuse or NSOR on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the director was not able to provide, for review, a copy of the facility's emergency plan.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the facility's emergency plan posted in the facility. There was a cover page posted.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the first-aid kit in the orange room did not have tweezers included.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the boys bathroom on the lower level did not have hand washing signs posted that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #8 did not have a health report on file prior to providing initial service.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have the menu posted or provided to parents.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the lower level of the facility did not have a posting of the evacuation route.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have verification of submitting a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an initial health report on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a copy of the facility's current insurance policy.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 did not have verification of the completion of the health and safety training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 and 4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1, 2, and 3 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #8 & 12 did not have verification of experience in childcare on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #6 and #8 did not have reference letters on file.
At the time of the monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #10 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the 3-year-old and the 4/-5-year-old classrooms were missing outlet covers.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the first-aid kit for the 4/5 year old room did not have soap included in the kit.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the multipurpose room had walls with peeling and chipped paint.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed a portable space heater in the office.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have a complete health report with immunizations on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2, 4, and 5 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #2. 4, and 5.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a menu posted in a conspicuous area.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency. Also, the facility had a policy known as Shaken Baby policy that did not address strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #11 did not have documentation of the completion of the preservice health and safety training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the 4/5 year old classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the classroom.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #2 was not signed and dated by the parent.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the MA coverage policy number.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child #2 had not been reviewed/updated in the last 6 months.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff..
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, & 11 do not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
On renewal inspection 1/27/22 the operator was not in compliance with the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The required Clearances were not on file for the following staff: STAFF #1- State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR Clearances; STAFF #2- State Police Clearance. STAFF #4 -- State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR Clearances; STAFF #5 -State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR Clearances. STAFF #6 Provisional Hire -- State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR Clearances.
On renewal inspection, required health assessments were not conducted and on file for the following staff: STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3, STAFF #5 and STAFF #6
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $28.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $31.00 | $26.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $31.00 | $26.00 |
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 Faith Worship Daycare Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Oct 14, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #4 had an NSOR that was more that 60 months old; and staff #3 had a PA state police clearance that was still in pending…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Faith Worship Daycare Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Faith Worship Daycare Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Faith Worship Daycare Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 18, 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 Faith Worship Daycare Center compare with other daycares in Lansdowne?
It is #12 of 13 centers in Lansdowne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Faith Worship Daycare Center last inspected?
Oct 14, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Faith Worship Daycare Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for older toddler, $36.00 for preschool, $31.00 for young school-age, $31.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Faith Worship Daycare Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Faith Worship Center.
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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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