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Kochenderfers Christian Day Care

1105 Kochenderfer Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046 · Lebanon County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 90% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#12 of 12 centers in Lebanon
7 Core-safety citations
93 Other citations
10 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
100 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 23 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 26
Building & playground safety 24
Health & medication 19
Emergency preparedness 11
Food & feeding 7
Training & qualifications 6
Background checks 5
Caregiver conduct 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Staff Person #2 was removed not allowed with children until her DHS Fingerprint Clearance came through 7/10/2026. Staff Person #3 received an updated NSOR clearance on 6/8/26. The updated clearances are in the staff files.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's Emergency Plan did not include a contingency/continuity of care plan, as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “A contintuity of care plan was developed by the Church Administrator and Childcare Director and added to the Emergency Plan. The updated Emergency plan was emailed to North Lebanon Township and LEMA.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The diaper cream located in the children's cubbies were removed and placed in the teacher cabinet which remains locked.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The digging area on the playground, had a cloth liner that was coming up through the dirt, creating a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “The digging area on the playground was filled in with 3 ton of stone to completely cover the cloth liner which was creating a tripping hazard.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A cracked, plastic bin with toys and a blue vinyl couch with peeling vinyl, were observed in the Preschool Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The cracked, plastic bin was thrown away and the vinyl couch was covered in duct tape where the vinyl was peeling in the preschool room.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “All rest mats in the preschool classroom were numbered with a corresponding map to show which child was assigned to which numbered mat and where the child was to be located in the classroom. Child #9 was given a nap mat labelled specifically for child #9.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “Child #2's file now includes a current health report completed on 6/29/2026.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
Child #1's file did not include an updated health report within 6 months of the last one dated 9/16/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Child #1's file now contains an updated health report from 3/23/2026.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Medication logs have been updated and properly filled out by the parent, with signed permission to administer the medications for children #6, #7 and #8.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Name of medication/Name of child receiving medication 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(i)/3270.133(7)(ii)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Medication logs were updated and properly filled out by the parent including the child's name and the name of the medication for child #7 and child #8.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Refrigeration required/Amount to administer 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(iii)/3270.133(7)(iv)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Medication logs were updated and properly filled out by the parent to include the requirement for refrigeration of the medication and the amount/dosage of the medication for child #7 and #8.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration/Time of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Medication logs were updated and properly filled out by the parent to include the date range and the time of administration of the medication for child #6, #7 and #8.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Spray bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide have been labeled to include the language of sanitizer and include sanitizing instruction for use on diaper changing surfaces.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
The written feeding schedules from parents of infants, did not state the type of formula or how often to give it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The written feeding schedules from parents of infants have been corrected to include the type of formula and how often to give it.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
There was no documentation of the emergency plan having been delivered to the local municipal office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The emergency plan has been delivered by email to North Lebanon Township office with an email confirming receipt of the emergency plan from North Lebanon Township.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff Person #1 did not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training documentation. The training on file had expired in 11/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Staff Person #1 was not left alone with children in a classroom until her resignation on Aug 10, 2026.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
There were no annual, written evaluations on file for Staff Persons #1 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Written staff evaluations for staff persons #1 and #4 were completed by the director on 7/26/2026.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the School Age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “A written plan of daily activities for school and non-school days was posted in the school age room on the information board.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The Emergency Contact Form for child #3 and #5 were updated to include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. The Emergency Contact Form for child #4 was updated to include the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “All classroom copies of Emergency Contact Forms throughout the facility have been updated by the parents and copied and placed in the emergency binders of each classroom and emergency bag.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The financial agreement for child #4 was updated by the parent on 8/5/2026.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 has been updated to include parent signature for emergency medical care and for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Core safety Apr 2, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Promote development 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “Administration met with Staff Person #1 regarding the incident and terminated employment. At out next staff meeting, we reviewed our PBIS handbook regarding positive behavior and discussed support of co-workers during times of stress.”
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Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The young toddler teachers placed the hand sanitizer and Eucerin cream out of the reach of the children. The kindergarten classroom moved the magic erasers to make them inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The kindergarten teacher replaced the missing gloves and tape. The kindergarten readiness first aid kit replaced the missing scissors and soap. The school age first aid kit replaced the missing scissors.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, the hallway between the older toddler and preschool classrooms had 4 ceiling tiles showing visible water damage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The 4 hallway ceiling tiles with water damage between the older toddler and preschool classrooms will be replaced.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the time of inspection, 2 bottles in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name. - Corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Infant room teachers labeled the bottles in the refrigerator with the child's name.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Child #2 fee agreement information did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. - Corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Child #2 fee agreement information was corrected to specify arrival and departure times.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
Child #1 record did not include the date of admission. - Corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Child #1 record was corrected to include the date of admission.”
Core safety Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation on file for Facility person #1 did not include an updated child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance expired on 10.7.2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Facility person #1 will update child abuse clearance and place updated document in staff file.”
Core safety Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Facility person #2 has updated the state police clearance. Facility person #6 has signed a new employee disclosure statement (2024 edition) and document was placed in employee file.”
Citation Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, the kindergarten classroom had baby oil labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. - Corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The facility person in the kindergarten classroom has placed the baby oil labeled "keep out of reach of children" out of the reach of the students.”
Citation Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, the PreK classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were saturated and sagging showing visible water damage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The PreK classroom will have the 2 water damaged ceiling tiles replaced with new tiles.”
Citation Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
The 2-year-old classroom had 2 plastic bags on the art cart accessible to children. - Corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The Older toddler classroom has removed the 2 plastic bags from the art cart to be inaccessible to children.”
Citation Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “More information will be gathered from a health care professional for facility person #5 regarding the physical examination, communicable disease, and medical problems that might threaten the health of the children.”
Citation Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “More information will be gathered from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #3.”
Citation Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Documentation will show that the fire detection system will be tested every 30 days.”
Citation Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Facility Person #6 record did not include two nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Facility person #6 will have two nonfamily references added to her file attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Mar 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Facility persons #4, #5 and #6 will have documentation of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file on 3.15.25.”
Core safety May 30, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility person #8 did not have a child abuse clearance or record of the request for the clearance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Facility person #8 has been removed from working with children at the provider until the child abuse clearance is on file at the facility. The child abuse clearance was located and placed in her file on 7/5/2024.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
Documentation is not available to show the emergency plan was reviewed at the facility in the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “I reviewed the emergency plan with the facility emergency plan team on July 5, 2024.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Facility person #2 and #3 did not have documentation available to show completed annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Facility person #2 completed emergency plan training on July 8, 2024. Facility person #3 no longer works at Kockenderfers.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “I updated my parent letter on July 5, 2024 to include accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “The protective receptacle cover in the infant classroom will be fixed to work properly so infants will not have accessibility to the electrical outlet.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Classroom 105 has removed from child access the nose & face saline wipes that stated "keep out of the reach of children" and the Swiffer wet jet including cleaning solution.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 103 was accessible to children. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “The first aid kit in classroom 103 was made inaccessible to children.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Classroom 103 added gloves, soap, and tape to the first-aid kit. Classroom 102 added soap to the first-aid kit. Classroom 108 added scissors to the first-aid kit.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “The infant classroom has removed the wire hanging at the infants level on a swing. The outdoor playground no longer has lament fabric exposed as of July 9,2024.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “The broken basket in the infant classroom has been removed from the facility. The ripped cushion in room 108 was removed on June 17,2024.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the time of inspection, classroom 104 had a bottle that was not labeled. - corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “The infant bottle in classroom 104 will be labeled with the child's name.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Documentation is not available to show an emergency drill was conducted at the facility in the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “I conducted an emergency drill on July 5, 2024 for a tornado drill and recorded it on our emergency drill log.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 3/8/24 - 4/8/24
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “The fire detection system will be tested every 30 days or less.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
Documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance did not list the location address or childcare facility on the policy information. - Corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2024): “Liability insurance provider was contacted and added the center's location address and childcare facility identification to the documentation.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Facility person #3 has an expired certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Facility person #3 no longer works at Kochenderfer Christian Day Care.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Facility person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not have documentation available to show a written evaluation in the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “A written evaluation will be completed by the director for facility person #1,#3,#4,#5,#6,#7 by August 16, 2024.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
Documentation of the facilities parent handbook did not include supervision policies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “The supervision policies were added to the facilities family handbook on July 5, 2024.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 did not have documentation of a child service report completed in the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “A child service report will be completed for child #1,#2,#3,#4,#5,#6,#7 and #8.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Child #5 emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Child #5's emergency contact information will be completed to include the child's special needs.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child #4 emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Child #4's emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Child #4 emergency contact information did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Child #4's emergency contact information will include an address of the individual designated by the family to whom the child may be released.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
Child #1, #2, and #6 did not have documentation of emergency contact information updated in the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Child #1,#2 and #6 will have documentation of emergency contact information updated.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child #1, #2, and #6 did not have documentation of the financial agreement updated in the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Child #1,#2 and #6 will have updated financial agreements.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Child #5 emergency contact information did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Child #5's emergency contact information will include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedure by facility staff.”
Follow-up Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Two written references for staff person #1 attesting to his suitability to serve as a facility person, will be collected and added to his staff file.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility person #2 is beyond their provisional hire period and does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “Staff person #2 did not work in a child care position at the facility until the NSOR was received and put on file. Staff person #2 has a current NSOR clearance on file in the director's office.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff person #1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training at initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2024): “The Initial emergency plan training document from time of hire was located and placed in the file of staff person #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff # 1 & #2 do not have documentation of two written nonfamily references attesting to their suitability.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Two written nonfamily references regarding suitability to work with children will be collected for staff #1 and #2 as soon as possible and placed in staff file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “The mushroom looking fungus on the toddler playground has been dug up and disposed of. It has been identified as a tree fungus coming from the remaining tree roots that is not harmful to humans or animals. The mushrooms outside the fence have been dup up and disposed of.”
Citation Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in the preschool room has food residue on the shelves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “The refrigerator in the preschool room has been emptied and wiped clean.”
Citation Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The file for child #3 statement about being free from contagious or communicable disease is marked both yes and no by the medical professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “The file for child #3 statement about being free from contagious or communicable disease has been circled "no" by medical professional and dated with date of correction.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “All sharp edges on the side of the building on the toddler playground have been covered with duct tape. The grass has been mowed and the fungus on the playground has been removed and disposed of. The protruding bolts on the toddler biking path have been covered with rubber end caps.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
The toddler playground had choking size rocks on the ground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Choking size rocks on toddler playground have been removed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerators in the preschool room as well as the room SA was using (next to infants) have food residue on the shelves.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Food residue on the shelves will be cleaned from refrigerators in the preschool room and the SA room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
Child file for child #5 is missing the flu vaccine as well as an exepmtion letter if parents choose.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Child file for child #5 has added an exemption letter from the parent.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “The file for child#3 will include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “The file for child#6 will contain an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief will be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the parent or guardian. The statement will be kept in the child's record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
In the Kindergarten readiness room, there was an epi pen without written consent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “A written consent form will be placed with the epi pen in the kindergarten readiness room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Grain 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(a)(4)
Lunch the day of inspection did not include a grain.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Lunch will include a grain.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Emergency contact information will be included for the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent for children #1, #2. #4.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Emergency contact sheet for Children #2, #5 are missing information on child's disability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Emergency contact sheet for children #2 and #5 will have information on child's disability.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
Emergency contact for children #1 and #5 did not have signed consent for transportation or swimming.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Emergency contact for children #1 and #5 will have signed consent for transportation or swimming.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The fire detection system (smoke detectors) were not being tested at least every 30 days (last time tested 7/19/22. (Tested during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “The fire detection system (smoke detectors) will be tested at least every 30 days and documentation of the testing will be on record.”
Core safety Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Within 15 days from 7/13/22, (7/28/22), staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 will complete the required health and safety training topics and will be supervised (by an AGS or higher who has completed the required health and safety training topics), until this is completed. If there are not enough…”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “A method will be added to our facilities emergency plan to contact families as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and ends and to provide instruction as to how families can safely be reunited with their children.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures now contains a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, and accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Temperature on hot water tank was turned down to make sure that hot water temperature in areas accessible to children does not exceed 110 degrees F.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed that the first-aid kit in Room 102 did not contain hand soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Hand soap was added to the first-aid kit in Room 102.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “The cribs that are in use were moved to be at least 2 feet of space apart on 3 sides.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Annual immunization reporting to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(4)
Child #3's most recent Influenza vaccination on record was 11/27/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Child #3 will update the influenza vaccination to be in compliance with Dept. of Health regulation in 28 Pa Code 27.7.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
Child #1's medication log did not contain written consent from the parent (not signed or dated)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Child #1's medication log will be updated to contain written consent from the family and will be signed and dated.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Child #1's medication log will contain and end date in the date of administration section. Child #2's med log will contain a date of administration information.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “The written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant will be obtained from the family written by the family.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “The facility's emergency plan will contain accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Fire detection systems will be tested at least every 30 days.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “KCDC's emergency plan will provide accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down emergency situation.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
At the time of enrollment, parents have not received, in writing, the facility's supervision policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “A supervision policy will be added to the family handbook to be distributed at the time of child enrollment.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The parents of children #5, #7, #11, and #12 did not receive the original agreement. Original agreements were in the children's files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Original agreements will be given to parents #5, #7, #11 and #12.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child #3, #4, and #12's emergency contact information was not updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Child #3, #4, and #12's emergency contact information will be updated by the family.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
Child #9's record did not contain the initial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Child #9's record will contain the initial agreement.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #8's record does not include verification of child care experience and is being utilized as an AGS at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Staff person #8 record will contain verification of child care experience.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #2 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

“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

Violation found Apr 2, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 220 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 20, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kochenderfers United Methodist Church
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 273-3005
State certificate # CER-00260519
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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