First Church of the Brethren
First Church of the Brethren is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 195 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 8 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 8). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #6 of 43 centers in York and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The file for Staff # 28 indicated that the previous Child Abuse Clearance expired on 3/11/2025 and that current Child Abuse Clearance was not completed until 3/14/2025. There was a lapse. The file for Staff # 39 indicated that the previous NSOR Clearance expired on 8/5/2025 and that the current NSOR was not completed until 8/8/2025. There was a lapse.
In the Lilies Room, the Emergency Contact form for Child #1 was incomplete in that the section regarding parental consent for swimming activities was left blank. In the Dandelions Room, the Emergency Contact form for Child #2 was incomplete in that the section regarding parental consent for Transportation and Wading activities were both left blank.
In the Iris Room, the Emergency Contact form for Child # 3 was incomplete in that the sections regarding health insurance coverage and policy number were both left blank.
The file for Staff # 26 did not contain any documentation verifying level of education.
The file for Staff #12 contained documentation that a Health and Safety training was completed on 2/13/2019. However, the file for Staff #12 did not contain verification that required 1 hour health and safety update was completed.
Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 3 is a volunteer clearance.
Medication for child 1 was located in a bag and did not have the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Staff person #1 and staff person #2--- have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.20 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.20 | $30.00 |
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 First Church of the Brethren had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 5, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff # 28 indicated that the previous Child Abuse Clearance expired on 3/11/2025 and that current Child Abuse Clearance was not completed until 3/14/2025. There was a lapse. The file for Staff # 39…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about First Church of the Brethren?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at First Church of the Brethren since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is First Church of the Brethren’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 12, 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 First Church of the Brethren compare with other daycares in York?
It is tied for #6 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Church of the Brethren last inspected?
Mar 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does First Church of the Brethren cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.60 for newborn, $59.60 for infant, $57.60 for young toddler, $55.20 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs First Church of the Brethren?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Church Of The Brethren.
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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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