Fcca PKC Cochranton
Fcca PKC Cochranton is a certified child care center in Cochranton, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 42 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 42). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 24 centers in Crawford County and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The NSOR clearance on file for staff person #1 is not dated prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the CPSL; the NSOR clearance is dated 4.29.25.
There was an outlet cover in a power strip near the teacher's desk, accessible to children, that did not have an outlet cover.
There was Purell hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in the cabinet to the right of the classroom door that was not latched, making the toxic accessible to children.
The first aid kit in the classroom did not include soap.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the classroom, where children's lunches are stored, measured 48° F at the time of the inspection.
The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is a preschool child, included 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and is able to participate in child care.
The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
There was an EpiPen in the classroom labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.
There was an EpiPen in the classroom labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
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The file for Staff person #1 includes criminal history clearances dated 7.22.19 and 11.20.24; more than 60 months apart.
There were cans of shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", used for arts and crafts projects, in the classroom.
During the inspection, children were observed throwing away soiled facial tissues and food waste, both containing human secretions, into an unlidded trash can.
The file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 8.28.24, more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's immunization record.
The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 12.4.23-1.5.42; 2.2.24-3.4.24; 3.4.24-4.5.24; and 5.2.24-6.2.24, all more than 30 days apart.
The file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 8.26.24, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report.
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #1 are dated 4.13.23 and 10.25.24, more than 1 year apart.
The file for staff person #1 contains a current FBI clearance that was received after the previous FBI clearance expired. The clearance is now current.
Observed on the fenced playground a metal gate and posts with 10 bolts that were protruding out and causing a puncture hazard if a child were to fall against the bolts.
The file for staff person #1, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed NSOR verification within 45 days of hire. The file now contains a completed NSOR. The file for staff person #1 also contains a disclosure statement with a signature that was not witnessed and therefore not valid.
The facility emergency plan was lacking a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises and a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended.
Observed above the sinks in the boy's and girl's hallway restrooms electrical outlets lacking protective covers and accessible to children under the age of 5 years.
The indoor playspace where 14 preschoolers were observed receiving care was lacking a first aid kit.
The restrooms were lacking handwashing signs above the toilets and sinks.
The restrooms were lacking lidded waste receptacles.
The file for child #2 contains a health report with a physician's statement that the child is not able to participate in child care.
The file for child #1 is lacking a written immunization report and has exceeded 60 days since the first day of attendance at the program.
The facility emergency plan is lacking a plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
The fire system test log identifies the most recent alarm test to have occurred greater than 30 days after the previous alarm test.
The file for child #1 is lacking a health report and has been in care for greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance.
Emergency contact information was not present in the gym for the 14 preschoolers observed receiving care in the play space.
The file for Staff #1, who has been employed in a child care position for more than seven days, did not contain documentation of the completion of emergency plan training.
An approximately 4'x2' child-sized wooden table was observed to have two exposed bolts located at the points where the table legs attached to the table surface. The table is located in an area accessible to children in care in the facility's lone child care space. Contact with exposed bolts could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries. Also in an area accessible to children in the child care space, an approximately 5' high x 18" wide wooden shelf was observed as a potential tipping hazard, and could cause blunt force injuries if tipped onto a child. An approximately 12"x8" mesh plastic storage container located in an area accessible to children in the child care space was observed to have cracked, jagged edges. Contact with the noted sharply-edged areas could cause laceration injuries.
The files for Child #3 and #4, each of whom having been in care for more than 90 days, did not contain immunization records.
The files for Child #3 and #4, each of whom having been in care for more than 90 days, did not contain initial health assessments.
The files for Child #1 and #2 contain emergency contact forms that did not include the policy number of each child's health insurance provider.
The files for Child #1, #3, and #4 contained emergency contact forms that did not include the addresses for persons to whom each child can be released. Additionally, said form in the file of Child #4 also lacked the phone number of a person listed to whom the child can be released.
An emergency plan was not available on file at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of the completion of emergency plan training.
The hot water at the sink located in the child care space was measured at 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
An easel located in an area accessible to children in care was observed to have two bolts protruding from the rear facing of the easel board that could cause laceration injury.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Fcca PKC Cochranton 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 Dec 4, 2025 (background checks): “The NSOR clearance on file for staff person #1 is not dated prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the CPSL; the NSOR clearance is dated 4.29.25.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Fcca PKC Cochranton?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Fcca PKC Cochranton since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Fcca PKC Cochranton’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 28, 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 Fcca PKC Cochranton compare with other daycares in Crawford County?
It is #13 of 24 centers in Crawford County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Fcca PKC Cochranton last inspected?
Dec 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Fcca PKC Cochranton?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Family & Community Christian Association.
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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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