Jerusalem Child Care
Jerusalem Child Care is a certified child care center in Schuylkill Haven, PA, with capacity for 155 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 32 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 32). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Schuylkill Haven and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The most recent health assessment on file for child #2 was dated 2/26/24.
There was Diazepam that expired on 6/2025, and Tylenol that expired on 9/2025 for child #4 in the classroom.
There was a gap of greater than 30 days between alarm tests - 8/8/25 and 9/16/25.
The agreement dated 9/5/25 for child #1 was not signed by the parent.
The most recent update to the emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #3 was 6/24/25, a period of greater than 6 months.
During an inspection on 9/29/25, it was observed that the four toilet training chairs were not emptied and sanitized before another child used one of the chairs.
During an inspection on 9/29/25, staff #1 was assisting five children with using the toilet training chairs and did not wash her hands after assisting each one.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/13/25, there was no Continuity of Operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
The letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include information on lockdown, accommodations for toddlers, or accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
There were several nap mats being used by children that were torn or split at seams exposing the foam interior.
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A fire drill was conducted on 6/12/24 and then not until 9/4/24, a gap of greater than 60 days.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the Large Hall.
The emergency contact form and fee agreement of child #1 had not been updated in the past 6 months. The most recent review by parents was 5/21/24.
Child #2 is missing the physician's telephone number.
Child #1 is missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Staff #3 has an expired child abuse clearance on file, dated 11/8/17.
Child #1 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022, date of last flu vaccine 2/24/20. Child #2 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022, date of last flu vaccine 11/16/21. Child #3 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022, date of last flu vaccine 11/12/21. Child #4 does not have a flu vaccine or a written letter from the parent.
Staff #1 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
Staff #2 is missing proof of 12 annual hours of child care training.
Staff person #6 has a volunteer child abuse clearance on file, date of hire 6/10/21.
Staff person #2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 do not have proof of initial emergency plan training on file.
Operator admitted that annual emergency drills are not documented.
Operator admitted to not testing/documenting fire system checks monthly.
Operator has not notified annually the local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Date of last written notification 1/6/21.
Staff person #1 does not have proof of annual fire safety training on file, date of last training 10/16/20.
Child #1 is missing the amount of the fee to be charged.
Child #1 is missing the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Child #1 is missing the date of the child's admission.
Child #1 is missing written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Child #1 is missing health insurance coverage and policy number.
Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Staff person #2 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire, date of hire 6/10/21. Staff person #5 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire, date of hire 10/7/21.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $33.00 | $25.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $32.00 | $25.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $16.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $16.00 |
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 Jerusalem Child Care 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 Jan 31, 2023 (background checks): “Staff #3 has an expired child abuse clearance on file, dated 11/8/17.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Jerusalem Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Jerusalem Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 27, 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 Jerusalem Child Care compare with other daycares in Schuylkill Haven?
It is #5 of 5 centers in Schuylkill Haven by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Jerusalem Child Care last inspected?
Jan 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Jerusalem Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $33.00 for older toddler, $32.00 for preschool, $32.00 for young school-age, $32.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Jerusalem Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jerusalem Lutheran 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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