Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center
Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Hershey, PA, with capacity for 164 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 62 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 62). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Hershey and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Continued non-compliance from SIN-00291852. During the time of inspection, it was observed that two ceiling tiles in classroom 4 and ceiling tiles in the gross motor space had ceiling tiles with water marks on them.
During the time of a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary; SIN-00291852 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. This was corrected during the inspection.
Continued non-compliance from SIN-00291852. Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, certification representative and staff member 1 walked out of a classroom and found child 1 alone and unsupervised in the hall. Child 1 was left alone in the hall after the classroom used the bathroom and went outside to the playground. Staff member 2 did not realize that child 1 was left inside. Child 1 was left alone for approximately one to two minutes.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that an infant was sleeping in a crib with the pacifier attached to a clip; which is a choking hazard.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that an outlet cover was missing in the outlet on the stage. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit for the school age children and toddler classroom were accesible to children while on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in Room 2 did not include tweezers.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that two ceiling tiles in classroom 4 and ceiling tiles in the gross motor space had ceiling tiles with water marks on them.
Documentation of the fire alarm testing showed that the fire alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The alarm was tested on 5/22/26 and again on 6/22/26; which is 31 days.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 2, was not signed by the operator. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
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Documentation showed that emergency plan training was conducted on 6/24/24 and again on 7/14/25, exceeding the requirement that emergency plan training be conducted at least every 12 months.
During the inspection, laundry detergent was observed to be accessible to children in the bathroom that contains the washer and dryer. Corrected on site by making detergent inaccessible.
During the inspection, the trashcan in the gym/cafeteria area was observed to contain trash from the previous day(s). The director reported that this trash can gets emptied weekly.
A plastic bag was observed to be accessible to children in the main floor bathroom. Corrected on Site by removing the bag. A plastic back was observed to be accessible to children in the toddler room, in the area where extra clothes are stored. Corrected on site by removing the bag.
Documentation showed out of date immunizations for child #3; a letter of exemption for medical reasons was not available.
Labels with children's names were not available on bottles in the infant room refrigerator. Corrected on site by adding labels.
A water bottle was not available in the vehicle first aid kit. Corrected on site by adding a bottle of water to the kit.
Documentation of an initial child health report within 60 days of enrollment was not available for child #1. Earliest child health report for child #1 was dated 12/5/23. See LIS for child's enrollment date.
Documentation showed that staff #1 completed mandated reporter training 8/21/18 and again on 10/9/23, exceeding the requirement that mandated reporter training be conducted every 60 months. The staff member reportedly worked with children during the time of expired mandated reporter training.
Documentation showed the last child service report for Child #3 dated November 2024, meaning that the next child service report within 6 months (May 2025) was not available.
Address of release person for child #4 was not available.
Documentation showed that the emergency contact form and financial agreement for child #3 were updated in September 2024 and again in April 2025, exceeding the requirement that these forms be updated every 6 months.
Documentation showing 12 hours of annual training for Staff #1 was not available. Staff #1 is missing 3.5 hours of annual training.
The program reported an incident involving a teacher who used physical intervention (grabbing a child by the arm) as a behavior management strategy to gain the child's compliance.
During an interview, staff confirmed that children are left in highchairs after meals are complete and at other times of day for extended periods of time. In at least one instance, it was confirmed that a child was placed in a highchair because he was climbing in the classroom.
Upon inspection, toys, bins, and furniture in the infant room were observed to have spots of dirty and dust in/on them.
An incident was reported and verified that involved a teacher threatening to spank a child if the child did not behave. This teacher is no longer employed at the center.
1) At the time of inspection, documentation of an NSOR clearance for provisionally hired staff member #1 was not available. Staff DOH was after 2/1/25, when provisional hiring rules changed. See LIS for DOH. 2) At the time of inspection, the state police clearance for staff #1 was not a complete printout, omitting the disseminated date.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that staff person 2 had been employed for longer than 90 days and did not have verification of emergency plan training on file.
On 11/19/24, it was observed that the facility emergency plan was not posted at the facility in a conspicuous location for the parents.
On 11/19/24, it was observed that outlets were uncovered. An outlet was uncovered in the gym, on the stage, behind the drum set. CORRECTED ON SITE. An outlet was uncovered in the cafeteria in the front of the stage. CORRECTED ON SITE.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that lotions were accessible to children in the preschool bathroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that surfaces were in need of repair at the facility. The surfacing on the toddler playground was observed to have gaps of approximately 2 inches that posed a tripping hazard. The fencing on the preschool side of the playground had cracks at the base that were sharp.
On 11/19/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint at the facility. Peeling paint and a hole in the plaster were observed in the gym under the table on the left side. Peeling paint was observed in the cafeteria on the right side wall.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that child 1, who was an infant, had a health assessment on file dated 1/24/24 that was not updated until 10/10/24, which is a lapse of more than 6 months.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that staff health assessments and TB tests were not on file in a timely manner. Staff person 2 had a TB test on file dated 8/20/21 which was more than 12 months before their start date. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 6/6/24 that was not updated until 8/5/24.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that there was a bottle in the refrigerator in Room 7 which was not labeled. CORRECTED ON SITE.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that child 7 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment on file.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that child 6 was missing an address for one of their release persons.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that the Emergency Contact/Agreement form for children 3 and 4 had not been updated in the previous 6 months.
On 11/18/24, it was observed that the allergies of the children were posted without being covered, disclosing their names and allergy information. CORRECTED ON SITE.
In the 2's room, window blinds and a bulletin board were observed to be dusty. In the School Aged room, 3 bulletin boards were observed to be dusty and windowsills were observed to be dusty. In the Preschool room, a shelf was observed to be dusty. In the PreK room, the bulletin board and windowsills were observed to be dusty. In the 1's room, the windowsills were observed to be dusty.
In the school aged room near the door on the far side of the room, paint was observed to be peeling on the wall.
In the School Aged room, a blue and green chair was observed to be in disrepair. Corrected on Site by removing the chair from the room. In the infant room, a grey and white rocking chair was observed to be in disrepair. The armrest was observed to be unsecured and taped, causing a hazard.
Medication log for child #6 was missing the dates for which the medication can be administered.
Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 2/21/22 and a TB test dated 2/11/22, which was not within 12 months prior to the staff's employment. Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 9/15/23, which was not completed prior initial employment. Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 10/13/23, which was not completed prior to initial employment.
There was no record of an emergency drill conducted in the past 12 months.
A fire drill was conducted on 3/6/23 and again on 7/20/23, which is greater than 60 days.
Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on the following occasions: 4/7/23 to 5/9/23, 8/18/23 to 9/28/23
Child #1,2,3, and 4 were missing a child service report on file.
Agreement form for child #2, 3, and 4 was missing arrival and departure times for the child.
Agreement form for child #1, 2, 4, and 5 was missing release persons to whom the child may be released.
Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the father's work information. Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing information on the father work and work address.
Emergency Contact form for child #4 did not list information on the child's disability.
Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing a complete address for persons to whom the child can be released. Address on file was missing the city and zip code for the person's address.
Staff number 1 was observed providing care for children unsupervised. Staff #1 does not have approved Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file.
Staff person #2 was observed to have an FBI clearance for the purpose of Department of Education, which is not accepted. Staff person 3 was hired as a provisional employee and was missing the FBI clearance. Receipt of fingerprinting was not present in the staff's file.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Staff person #1 and #2 left child #1, a young toddler, in a classroom unsupervised for 4-5 minutes.
Facility self reported that child #1 was left alone in a classroom for approximately 2 minutes.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $32.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $32.80 |
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 Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Jul 1, 2026 (supervision): “During the time of inspection, certification representative and staff member 1 walked out of a classroom and found child 1 alone and unsupervised in the hall. Child 1 was left alone in the hall after the classroom used…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective May 26, 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 Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Hershey?
It is #7 of 9 centers in Hershey by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center last inspected?
Sep 22, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.60 for infant, $69.60 for young toddler, $68.40 for older toddler, $65.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Fishburn United Methodist Church.
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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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