MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care
MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care is a certified child care center in Aliquippa, PA, with capacity for 146 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 54 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 54). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 12 centers in Aliquippa and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Testing of the interconnected fire-detection system exceeded thirty days between 7/13/26 and 8/14/26.
The current NSOR certificate for staff #1 is dated 7/10/25, which is more than 60 months past the date on the previous certificate that is dated 7/2/20. The current mandated reporter training for staff #2 is dated 12/18/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous training that is dated 11/9/20. The current PA State Police clearance for staff #3 is dated 8/12/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 7/27/20. The current NSOR certificate for staff #3 is dated 12/25/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous certificate that is dated 7/27/20. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff #4 is dated 12/31/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 7/23/15. The current mandated reporter training for staff #4 is dated 12/26/25, which is more than the previous training that is dated 7/8/20. The current NSOR certificate for staff #5 is dated 7/11/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous certificate that is dated 7/2/20. The current mandated reporter training for staff #6 is dated 1/17/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous training that is dated 1/14/20.
The current health assessment for child #1 is dated 10/24/24, which is more than one year ago. The current health assessment for child #5 is dated 10/15/25, which is more than 12 months after the previous one that is dated 4/15/24. The current health assessment for child #6 is dated 1/9/26, which is more than 12 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 11/9/24.
The current health assessment for staff #10 is dated 1/2/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 12/29/22.
The current pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff #9 is dated 1/8/26, which is after the expiration of the previous training that is dated 12/18/23.
The agreement for child #3 does not include the child's date of admission.
The emergency contact information for child #2 and child #4 does not include the work telephone number or work address of enrolling parent.
The current pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff #7 is dated 12/13/25, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The current pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff #8 is dated 12/12/25, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
The current child abuse and DHS FBI clearances and mandated reporter training for staff #2 were obtained more than 60 months after the previous clearances and training were dated. The date of the previous child abuse clearance is 6/9/19 and the date of the current clearance is 1/2/25. The date of the previous DHS FBI clearance is 6/4/19 and the date of the current clearance is 12/31/24. The date of the previous mandated reporter training is 7/17/19 and the current training is dated 12/30/24.
Health assessments for child #1, an older toddler, are dated more than 12 months apart. The assessments are dated 2/22/22, 7/13/23, and 10/15/24. The updated health assessment for child #4 is dated more than 12 months after the previous assessment. Previous assessment is dated 3/30/23 and updated assessment is dated 4/4/24.
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Written verification of immunizations for child #2 was not provided within 60 days of the child's date of admission. (See LIS code sheet) Written verification of immunizations for child #2 was attached to the initial health assessment which was dated 11/7/24.
The current health assessment for staff person #1 is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The previous health assessment is dated 12/5/22 and the current health assessment is dated 1/8/25.
There was not an emergency drill documented in 2024. The date of the most recent emergency drill is 12/15/23.
Testing of the fire-detection system exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 4/19/24-5/22/24 and 10/11/24-11/11/24.
The initial health assessment for child #2 is dated more than 60 days after the child's date of admission. (See LIS code sheet)
The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #1, child #3, child #4, child #5, and child #6 did not include information on the child's special needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
In the PreK B room a spray bottle of Lysol was observed on top of the counter and accessible to the preschool age children in care.
The Fellowship Hall/Young Preschool Room was observed to lack a first-aid kit.
The girl's bathroom located in the west wing was observed to lack a handwashing sign above the sink.
The child file for Child #2, a YT, lacked an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 3/13/23. The child file for Child #3, a YT, lacked an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 12/29/22.
The staff file for Staff person #3, lacked a valid health assessment. The staff file for Staff person #4, contained a current health assessment dated 12/28/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/9/21 health assessment on file.
The child file for Child #2, contained an initial health report dated 3/13/23 which is more than 60 days after initial enrollment. The child file for Child #8 lacked an initial health report.
In the PreK B room two staplers were observed stored in an unlocked cabinet drawer and accessible to the preschool age children in care.
Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #1 completed the training on 7/19/23 and Staff person #2 completed the training on 12/18/23.
The child file for Child #2 contained a current child service report dated 8/31/23 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 1/11/23. The child file for Child #3 contained a current child service report dated 8/16/23 that was not completed every 6 months. The child file for Child #4 contained a current child service report dated 12/18/23 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 2/16/23. The child file for Child #5 contained a current child service report dated 8/18/23 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 1/6/23. The child file for Child #7 contained a current child service report dated 8/11/23 that was not completed every 6 months.
The child file for Child #1 and Child #4 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 12/18/23 and 2/16/23. The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 10/10/23 and 2/24/23. The child file for Child #3 contained a current emergency contact form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 8/28/23 and 12/31/22. The child file for Child #5 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 12/11/23 and 2/9/23. The child file for Child #7 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 12/8/23 and 3/15/23. The child file for Child #8 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not…
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 4/28/20 and a current State Police clearance dated 4/28/20 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 4/17/15 Child Abuse clearance and 3/19/15 State Police clearance expiring.
In the Fellowship Hall/Young Preschool room, a six-outlet power strip located in an unlocked storage cabinet, on the second shelf up from the bottom, was observed to be missing five protective covers and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
The child file for Child #2, a preschooler at the time an update was due, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 8/18/22 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 1/18/19 health report on file. The child file for Child #7, a preschooler at the time an update was due, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/12/22 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 13/29/21 health report on file.
The staff file for Staff person #4, contained a current health assessment dated 1/2/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/10/20 health assessment on file.
Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the following fire drills were observed to not be conducted at least once every 60 days: 9/19/22 - 12/13/22 (85 days)
The staff file for Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, Staff Person #6, Staff Person #7, and Staff Person #9, contained current pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 3/8/22 which was not renewed prior to the previous pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/8/20 expiring. The staff file for Staff Person #8 contained current pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 3/31/22 which was not renewed prior to the previous pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 1/6/20 expiring. The staff file for Staff Person #10 contained current pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 11/10/22 which was not renewed prior to the previous pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/8/20 expiring.
The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current fire safety training that was not participated annually; the dates of the last two trainings 12/16/22 and 11/29/21.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training; the Health and Safety training on file was completed after to 6/30/18 and is not considered an acceptable training.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 4/29/20 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 4/24/15. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 4/15/20 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 2/17/15. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained current mandated reporter training dated 5/15/20 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 3/18/15.
The child file for Child #4 was observed to lack a child service report.
The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the name(s) of the person(s) designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.
The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates were for the financial agreement and the emergency contact information form were 1/3/23 and 6/8/22. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates were for the financial agreement and the emergency contact information form were 10/4/22 and 2/2/22. The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates were for the financial agreement and the emergency contact information form were 8/22/22 and 8/18/21. The child file for Child #6 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates were…
The facility lacked a means to provide parents of enrolled children a way to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
The staff file for Staff person #2 contained 7 out of 12 clock hours of childcare training completed for 12/19/21 - 12/19/22.
The required clearances for staff person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. State police: 12/3/15-1/26/21 Child Abuse: 12/10/15-1/26/21
The most recent immunization records in the files for child #1, #4 and #5 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered in the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
The first aid kit in the preschool room contained alcohol wipes, which did not include the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.
The most recent updated health assessments in the files for staff person #3 and #4 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
One documented fire safety system check exceeded 30 days. 9/16/21-10/18/21.
The most recent pediatric first aid/CPR certificate in the file for Staff person #2 was acquired after the previous certificate expired. 5/11/19-6/22/21.
The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1 exceeded 60 months between the trainings. 6/12/15-11/9/20.
The emergency contact forms in the files for child #3 and #4 did not include the physician's address.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact forms in the files for child #4 and #5 did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include one of the release person's phone numbers.
Based on and physical site inspection on 11/22/21, a climber was observed in the Toddler Play Space. "Ages 2 and up" was printed on the climber, but the play area is used by children 1 year old.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $59.53 | $42.48 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.53 | $42.48 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.39 | $39.04 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $51.39 | $39.04 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $34.61 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $34.61 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $34.61 |
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.
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Common questions
Has MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 22, 2026 (background checks): “The current NSOR certificate for staff #1 is dated 7/10/25, which is more than 60 months past the date on the previous certificate that is dated 7/2/20. The current mandated reporter training for staff #2 is dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 6, 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 MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care compare with other daycares in Aliquippa?
It is #4 of 12 centers in Aliquippa by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care last inspected?
Sep 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.53 for newborn, $59.53 for infant, $51.39 for young toddler, $51.39 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs MT Pleasant U P Church Child Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mt Pleasant United Presbyterian 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.
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