Kochenderfers Christian Day Care
Kochenderfers Christian Day Care is a certified child care center in Lebanon, PA, with capacity for 220 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 100 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (26 of 100). 23 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 12 centers in Lebanon and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff Person #2 was working beyond the 45-day provisional hire period, without a DHS Fingerprint Clearance. Staff Person #3 did not have a current NSOR clearance. The one on file was dated 6/25/21.
The facility's Emergency Plan did not include a contingency/continuity of care plan, as required.
Several ointments (marked "keep out of reach of children"), were located on low cubby areas, accessible to children, in the Preschool Room (corrected on-site).
The digging area on the playground, had a cloth liner that was coming up through the dirt, creating a tripping hazard.
A cracked, plastic bin with toys and a blue vinyl couch with peeling vinyl, were observed in the Preschool Room.
Some rest mats in the Preschool Room had numbers on them (not all), but there was no corresponding chart showing which number mat was assigned to which child. Child #9 was observed to be sleeping on an unlabeled mat in the reading cubicle in the KDG Readiness Room.
Child #2's file did not include a current health report, required to enter kindergarten. The only health report on file was for a 4-year well-child visit, dated 5/30/23.
Child #1's file did not include an updated health report within 6 months of the last one dated 9/16/25.
Medication logs were not maintained and properly filled out by the parent, with signed permission to administer the medications, for the following children: * Child #6 (one medication with a log missing parent signed permission) * Child #7 (three medications without three properly filled out corresponding logs with parent signed permission) * Child #8 (two medications without two properly filled out corresponding logs with parent signed permission)
Medication logs were not maintained and properly filled out by the parent including the child's name and name of the medication for the following children: * Child #7 (three medications without three properly filled out corresponding logs) * Child #8 (two medications without two properly filled out corresponding logs)
Medication logs were not maintained and properly filled out by the parent including the requirement for refrigeration of the medication and the amount/dosage of the medication, for the following children: * Child #7 (three medications without three properly filled out corresponding logs) * Child #8 (two medications without two properly filled out corresponding logs)
Medication logs were not maintained and properly filled out by the parent including the date range and time of administration of the medication, for the following children: * Child #6 (one medication with one properly filled out corresponding log) * Child #7 (three medications without three properly filled out corresponding logs) * Child #8 (two medications without two properly filled out corresponding logs)
Spray bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide (labeled as Antiseptic/Oral Rinse, with no sanitizing use/instructions on the label), were being used as a Sanitizer solution on diaper changing surfaces.
The written feeding schedules from parents of infants, did not state the type of formula or how often to give it.
There was no documentation of the emergency plan having been delivered to the local municipal office.
Staff Person #1 did not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training documentation. The training on file had expired in 11/2025.
There were no annual, written evaluations on file for Staff Persons #1 and #4.
There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the School Age room.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 and Child #5, did not include the enrolling parent's' work address and phone number. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.
Many classroom copies of Emergency Contact Forms throughout the facility, were not copies of the ones that had been updated by the parents in the past 6 months.
The Financial Agreement for Child #4, was not updated by the parent within the past 6 months, as evidenced by the last parent's update signature on 12/5/25.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Staff Person #1 had become frustrated by Child #1 having a bathroom accident and soiling their clothes. Staff Person #1 yelled at the child at the child's face, in front of other children and staff.
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During the time of inspection, the young toddler classroom had hand sanitizer and Eucerin cream on the counter accessible to children. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the kindergarten classroom had several magic erasers on the sink accessible to children. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the school age classroom hand sanitizer on the counter accessible to children. - Corrected on site
During the time of inspection, the kindergarten first aid kit was missing gloves and tape. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the kindergarten readiness first aid kit was missing scissors and soap. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the school age first aid kit was missing scissors. - Corrected on site
During the time of inspection, the hallway between the older toddler and preschool classrooms had 4 ceiling tiles showing visible water damage.
During the time of inspection, 2 bottles in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name. - Corrected on site
Child #2 fee agreement information did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. - Corrected on site
Child #1 record did not include the date of admission. - Corrected on site
Documentation on file for Facility person #1 did not include an updated child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance expired on 10.7.2024.
Facility person #2 had a state police clearance dated 8.22.19 and received the updated state police clearance on 8.27.24 causing a 4-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Director stated that facility person #2 worked during this time. Facility person #6 had a volunteer disclosure statement signed in their file. Facility person is not a volunteer. - Corrected on site
During the time of inspection, the kindergarten classroom had baby oil labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. - Corrected on site
During the time of inspection, the PreK classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were saturated and sagging showing visible water damage.
The 2-year-old classroom had 2 plastic bags on the art cart accessible to children. - Corrected on site
More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the physical examination, communicable disease, and medical problems that might threaten the health of the children facility person #5.
More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #3.
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 7.5.24 - 8.5.24 (31 days) 10.1.24 - 11.19.24 (49 days)
Facility Person #6 record did not include two nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Facility person #4, facility person #5 and facility person #6 do not have documentation of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file within 90 days of hire.
Facility person #8 did not have a child abuse clearance or record of the request for the clearance on file at the facility.
Documentation is not available to show the emergency plan was reviewed at the facility in the past 12 months.
Facility person #2 and #3 did not have documentation available to show completed annual emergency plan training.
Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the time of inspection, the protective receptacle cover in the infant classroom was not working properly and allowed infants accessibility to the electrical outlet. - corrected on site
During the time of inspection, classroom 105 had nose & face saline wipes that stated "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. Classroom 105 had a Swiffer wet jet including cleaning solution that stated "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children - both corrected on site
During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 103 was accessible to children. Corrected on site.
During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 103 was missing gloves, soap, and tape. Tape and gloves were corrected on site. During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 108 was missing scissors. During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 102 was missing soap. - Corrected on site
During the time of inspection, the infant classroom had a wire hanging at the infants level on a swing. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, outdoor playground has under lament fabric exposed that may cause a tripping hazard.
During the time of inspection, there was a broken basket in the infant classroom. Corrected on site. During the time of inspection, room 108 had ripped cushions in the quiet book center.
During the time of inspection, classroom 104 had a bottle that was not labeled. - corrected on site
Documentation is not available to show an emergency drill was conducted at the facility in the past 12 months.
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 3/8/24 - 4/8/24
Documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance did not list the location address or childcare facility on the policy information. - Corrected on site
Facility person #3 has an expired certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file.
Facility person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not have documentation available to show a written evaluation in the past 12 months.
Documentation of the facilities parent handbook did not include supervision policies.
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 did not have documentation of a child service report completed in the past 6 months.
Child #5 emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs.
Child #4 emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Child #4 emergency contact information did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #1, #2, and #6 did not have documentation of emergency contact information updated in the past 6 months.
Child #1, #2, and #6 did not have documentation of the financial agreement updated in the past 6 months.
Child #5 emergency contact information did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
As previously cited in SIN-00239782, staff person #1 does not have documentation of two written references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Facility person #2 is beyond their provisional hire period and does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file.
Staff person #1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training at initial hire.
Staff # 1 & #2 do not have documentation of two written nonfamily references attesting to their suitability.
There is a mushroom looking fungus inside the toddler playground as well as on the outside of the playground fence there are mushrooms within reach.
The refrigerator in the preschool room has food residue on the shelves.
The file for child #3 statement about being free from contagious or communicable disease is marked both yes and no by the medical professional.
During inspection is was discovered that the side of the building on the toddler playground was cracking, creating sharp edges. It was also discovered that the grass is overgrown and it is attracting bees to the playground as well as a mushroom looking fungus next the the toddler fence, hidden by the tall grass. On the toddler biking path, there are bolts on the inside of the fence that are protruding into the playground and are ate eye level for children, causing a hazard.
The toddler playground had choking size rocks on the ground.
The refrigerators in the preschool room as well as the room SA was using (next to infants) have food residue on the shelves.
Child file for child #5 is missing the flu vaccine as well as an exepmtion letter if parents choose.
The file for child #3 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The file for child # 6, an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
In the Kindergarten readiness room, there was an epi pen without written consent.
Lunch the day of inspection did not include a grain.
Emergency contacts for children #1, #2, #4 are missing enrolling parent's home and work phone numbers. Emergency contacts for children #2, #4 are missing enrolling parent's work address.
Emergency contact sheet for Children #2, #5 are missing information on child's disability.
Emergency contact for children #1 and #5 did not have signed consent for transportation or swimming.
The fire detection system (smoke detectors) were not being tested at least every 30 days (last time tested 7/19/22. (Tested during inspection).
Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have not completed the required health and safety training topics. Staff person #1, #6, and #7 have worked unsupervised during the period of time that they had not completed the health and safety training topics. Staff person #6's Mandated Reporter training has expired (taken 12/31/14) and staff person #7's Mandated Reporter training has expired (taken 12/30/14).
The facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended.
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, and accommodations for infants and toddlers.
It was observed that the water temperature in the boy's bathroom in lobby (near director's office) was 115.5 degrees F. The water temperature in Room 106 was 113.8 degrees F.
It was observed that the first-aid kit in Room 102 did not contain hand soap.
It was observed that a crib that was in use did not have the required two feet of space on three sides (corrected during inspection).
Child #3's most recent Influenza vaccination on record was 11/27/20.
Child #1's medication log did not contain written consent from the parent (not signed or dated)
Child #1's medication log did not contain an end date in the date of administration section. Child #2's medication log did not contain any date of administration information.
It was observed, in the Infant room, that the written formula and feeding schedules for the infants are being written by the staff rather than the parents.
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Fire detection systems were not being tested at least every 30 days (6/10/21, 7/16/21) (9/1/21, 10/8/21), 12/1/21, 1/3/22).
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down emergency situation.
At the time of enrollment, parents have not received, in writing, the facility's supervision policy.
The parents of children #5, #7, #11, and #12 did not receive the original agreement. Original agreements were in the children's files.
Child #3, #4, and #12's emergency contact information was not updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period.
Child #9's record did not contain the initial agreement.
Staff person #8's record does not include verification of child care experience and is being utilized as an AGS at the facility.
Staff persons #1 and #2 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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 Kochenderfers 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 5, 2026 (background checks): “Staff Person #2 was working beyond the 45-day provisional hire period, without a DHS Fingerprint Clearance. Staff Person #3 did not have a current NSOR clearance. The one on file was dated 6/25/21.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kochenderfers Christian Day 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 Kochenderfers Christian Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 20, 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 Kochenderfers Christian Day Care compare with other daycares in Lebanon?
It is #12 of 12 centers in Lebanon by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kochenderfers Christian Day Care last inspected?
Jun 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kochenderfers Christian Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kochenderfers Christian Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kochenderfers 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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