First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County
First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County is a certified child care center in Williamsport, PA, with capacity for 115 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 6 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 6). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 19 centers in Williamsport and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Record for Staff #2 was observed to have a current health assessment on file, but was not obtained until three months after hire.
Record for Staff #1 was observed to have a current Pediatric 1st Aid / CPR certification but was obtained past the required 90-day interval.
Staff person #1 did not have pediatric first aid on fie.
Staff person #2 did not complete the Health and Safety training within the mandated time frames.
Observed the faucet handle in the first bathroom to be loose creating a pinch point.
Observed the hinge on the wooden child size stove in the preschool room to be in disrepair, allowing the door to fall and hit the floor.
“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) | $44.00 | $35.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $44.00 | $35.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $41.00 | $33.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $41.00 | $33.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $34.00 | $27.00 |
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 Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 6 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 4, 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 Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County compare with other daycares in Williamsport?
It is #3 of 19 centers in Williamsport by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County last inspected?
Jun 2, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $44.00 for newborn, $44.00 for infant, $41.00 for young toddler, $41.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs First Southern Baptist Church of Lycoming County?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Southern Baptist Church Of Lyc Co.
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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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