First Church of the Brethren at ST Josephs
First Church of the Brethren at ST Josephs is a certified child care center in York, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 8 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 43 centers in York and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Cert Rep observed acceptable fire drill documentation encompassing 10/1/25-11/4/25 and then from 8/19/26 to 9/10/26. However, from January 4, 2026 (which is 60 days after the 11/4/25) and 6/3/2026 (which was the last day of the 2025-2026 school year) there was no log of a fire drills taking place. From 1/4/2026 to 6/3/2026, fire drills were not completed a minimum of every 60 days, or less, as required.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have dramatic play equipment for the children.
Documentation of sending the emergency evacuation plan to the local municipality was not on file.
During the time of inspection, the Director could not provide photo identification.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of disinfectant within reach of children and the facility did not have a lidded trashcan for human secretions.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator that the program uses for snacks did not contain a thermometer.
Documentation of current liability insurance was not on file at the facility.
Documentation on file for staff member 1, included one written reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
“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 First Church of the Brethren at ST Josephs had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 8 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about First Church of the Brethren at ST Josephs?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at First Church of the Brethren at ST Josephs 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 at ST Josephs’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, 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 at ST Josephs compare with other daycares in York?
It is #5 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Church of the Brethren at ST Josephs last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs First Church of the Brethren at ST Josephs?
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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