Messiah DCC
Messiah DCC is a certified child care center in Elliotsburg, PA, with capacity for 110 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 8 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for supervision (3 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 11 centers in Perry County and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Child was sent to the restroom without any supervision.
Child was sent to the bathroom after lunch without supervision.
In reviewing of children's files, child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4's files did not contain updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements.
During the physical site inspection in the infant room, staff persons did not have the children separated into assigned supervision groups (7 infants and 3 staff persons present).
During the physical site inspection in the young toddler room, the hands-free garbage can was broken (lid cracked and hands-free feature did not open can).
During the review of the staff files, Staff persons #1-#9 did not have documentation of receiving annual Emergency Plan Training contained in their file (last training documented was 10/21/2020).
During the physical site inspection, the vents in the children's bathrooms downstairs were dirty with a build up of debris/dust.
During the physical site inspection in the school-aged room, there was peeling paint noted on the back wall of the room.
“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) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $38.00 |
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 Messiah DCC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 22, 2025 (supervision): “Child was sent to the restroom without any supervision.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Messiah DCC?
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 Messiah DCC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 18, 2019. 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 Messiah DCC compare with other daycares in Perry County?
It is #10 of 11 centers in Perry County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Messiah DCC last inspected?
Nov 12, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Messiah DCC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Messiah DCC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Messiah Evangelical 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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