Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool
Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool is a certified child care center in Glenside, PA, with capacity for 109 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 13 centers in Glenside and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Observed 6/17/2026 in Room 4 in the bathroom, the toilet paper holder that children use was dislodged, not free from repair and free from visible hazards. In Room 6 the wall boarder where children play and conduct circle time the wall border was as dislodged, not free from repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed 6/17/2026 Staff #1 was completing diaper changes and after completing diaper changes staff #1 did not handwash their hands after diapering children.
Observed 6/17/2026 child #1 file did not contain the medical information of the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.
Observed 2/18/2026 staff # 12 file did not contain out of state clearances from New Jersey.
Observed 2/18/2026 in classroom 6 Staff # 1, 2,3, and 4 had 20 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 3 children, staff #2 identified 6 children, staff#3 identified 6 children and staff # 4 identified 6 children leaving 1 child unassigned. In classroom 6 staff # 5, 6, had 7 children in their childcare space staff # 5 identified 3 children, staff #6 identified 3 children, and staff #7 did not have assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. In classroom 7 staff #8, 9 and 10 had 9 children in their childcare space, staff #10 identified responsibility of all 9 children ages ranges 2--3-year-olds exceeding ratio of 1:6 per staff. Staff #8 and 9 did not have assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Observed 2/18/2026 in classroom 5 child #1 EPI Pen was placed in child's cubby not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed 2/18/2026 staff#6 health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Observed 2/18/2026 staff #11 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Observed 7/10/2025 in the Pre-K 3's classroom there was Lysol located in the handwashing area where children complete handwashing not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed 7/10/2025 in Pre-K 3 classroom the air conditioner on the right side on the bottom level in the childcare space was peeling and brick was exposed where children could place their hands and objects inside not free from visible hazard or good repair. Observed in 2 year olds classroom the air conditioner on the bottom level in the childcare space the tape was peeling and not free from visible hazard or in good repair.
Observed 7/10/2025 child #1 file did not include the health insurance coverage information or policy number on their emergency contact form.
Observed 6/13/2024 in classroom #4 there were disinfectant wipes beneath the sink where children wash their hands not locked and not made inaccessible to children.
Observed 6/13/2024 in classroom 6 the first aid kit was missing tweezers from their first aid kit.
Observed 6/13/2024 in classroom 5's bathroom, the wall and toilet had peeling and damaged plaster making it accessible to children.
Observed 6/13/2024 classroom 7 did not contain an operating thermometer in the refrigerator.
Observed 6/13/2024 child #2 were missing an updated 6-month health report on file, the current health report on file dated 7/24/2023.
Observed 6/13/2024 Child #2 health assessment was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.
Observed 6/13/2024 in classroom 4 and 5 cups were not labeled to identify which cup belong to which child.
Observed 6/13/2024 child #1 and 3 file did not contain health insurance coverage policy number from the emergency contact form.
Observed 6/13/2024child file #1 emergency contact form was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Observed 6/13/2024 Staff #1 was missing 2 hours of the 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
Observed 6/13/2023 child #7 file did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 7 last physical was 6/6/2022.
Observed 6/13/2023 Child #1 EPI Pen's was not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Child #2 inhaler was not in its original container and was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufactures or health professional instructions on original label. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed 6/13/2023 children #6 and7 file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy numbers on the emergency contact form.
Observed 6/13/2023 children files # 3,4,5 and 6 files did not contain the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.00 | $33.75 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $74.00 | $33.75 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $61.00 | $28.00 |
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 Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool 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 Feb 18, 2026 (background checks): “Observed 2/18/2026 staff # 12 file did not contain out of state clearances from New Jersey.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, 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 Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool compare with other daycares in Glenside?
It is #5 of 13 centers in Glenside by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool last inspected?
Jun 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for young toddler, $74.00 for older toddler, $61.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Glenside United Church Of Christ.
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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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