Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care
Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care is a certified child care center in Lewistown, PA, with capacity for 97 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 15 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 15). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Lewistown and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the investigation, a rolling couch in the Youth Room was observed to have metal strips with nails sticking out down both ends of the back of the couch. According to an incident report submitted on 7/17/76, these strips caused a deep scratch on the chin of Child #1 when the child was playing a game behind the couch.
During the investigation, peeling paint was observed on the wall above a second couch in the Youth Room.
During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate dated after their first day working with children.
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed on both walls under the art rack in the Toddler/Twos room.
During the inspection, the provider did not have any documentation on file for annual emergency drills.
During an activity, staff #1 was observed to grab a child, lift the child up, flip the child upside down and then place the child's face in a painting.
Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 4/1/20 and updated 4/8/25, which is greater than 60 months. NSOR is up to date and on file. Staff #2 had mandated reporter training completed 2/4/20 and updated 2/6/25, which is greater than 60 months.
Fire detection testing was documented as completed on 3/11/25 and again on 4/13/25, which is greater than 30 day apart. Fire detection testing was documented as completed on 5/7/25 and again on 6/8/25, which is greater than 30 day apart.
In the Preschool room, 15 children were observed were observed in care with 3 staff present. Staff did not have the group broken up with specific children assigned to their group. On the playground, 3 staff were observed with 14 school aged children. One staff listed their group as 5 children. When the other 2 teachers were asked, the teacher did not have assigned care groups.
Staff number 1 had a state police clearance with the result listed as "pending", which is not a complete clearance. Staff #1 may not be on the facility premises until a complete state police clearance is obtained.
In the PreK-Counts A room staff did not have assigned groups of children.
Fire drills were documented as completed on 1/19/24 and again on 3/22/24, which is greater than 60 days.
Fire detection testing was documented as being completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 2/3/24-3/22/24 and 5/13/24-6/20-24
File for Child #1 did not contain documentation of Health Insurance carrier or policy number.
Child #1 pushed another child down to the floor and was on top on him, choking the child. Staff person was at a table in the room doing a planting activity with another child and was unable to see the 2 children due to the room arrangement and reacted when hearing the one child crying. (NOTE: The room was rearranged during the inspection on 4/29/22 by these representatives and the director to correct the supervision issue.)
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $62.50 | $49.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.50 | $49.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.50 | $41.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.50 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.50 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.50 | $28.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.50 | $28.20 |
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 Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jun 30, 2026 (background checks): “During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate dated after their first day working with children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 13, 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 Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care compare with other daycares in Lewistown?
It is #3 of 5 centers in Lewistown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.50 for newborn, $62.50 for infant, $58.50 for young toddler, $56.50 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hide-N-Seek Christian Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Grace Covenant 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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