Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center
Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center is a certified child care center in Newville, PA, with capacity for 162 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 15). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #46 of 96 centers in Cumberland County and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that a plan for the Continuity of Operations was not included.
Upon inspection of each childcare space at the facility, it was found that that heating system hot water pipes and radiator units exceeded 110 degrees in the downstairs classrooms [right side]. The radiator units ranged in temperature from 100 F - 115 F and the unprotected hot water pipes ranged in temperature from 115 F - 135 F.
Upon inspection of the outdoor play equipment, it was found that one plastic piece of equipment was broken and presenting potential sharp/rough edges.
Upon inspection of the outdoor play space, it was found that embedded equipment was present. Measurements of the loose fill under that equipment [impact areas] ranged from 2' - 6' in depth.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that detailed accommodations for toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions were not included.
Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the required tests of the facility smoke alarm system exceeded the maximum 30-days between tests on the following date ranges: 5.1.25 - 6.2.25 [32days]; 7.1.25 - 8.21.25 [51days]; 8.21.25 - 9.23.25 [33days]; 10.17.25 - 11.26.25 [40days]; 12.22.25 - 1.23.26 [32days]; 1.23.26 - 2.25.26 [33days].
In the Owl room, the wallpaper located on left hand side of the room by the air conditioner is peeling off of the wall. The walls on the right-hand side of the of the room and outside of the director's office has areas where there are damaged areas of plaster and missing spots of paint.
The emergency contact information form on file for child #1 does not include the health insurance policy number.
Facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 12:00 noon on 8/8/2023, Staff person #1 lined 6 preschool aged children up at the gate to the fence in playground to go inside. Staff and children had to go around a construction vehicle to go inside. Staff did not complete name to face check name prior to entering the center and entering the classroom. It was discovered child #1 was missing as the children and staff #1 were getting ready for lunch. Child #1 was found hiding on the playground. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approx. 5 minutes.
Observed production of food items to be sold unrelated to child care while children were in care in the space.in the gross motor space.
Observed bleach water bottles accessible to children in preschool child care space. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
No schedule of daily activities was posted in preschool child care space. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
Observed hand sanitizer marked, "Keep out of Reach of Children" accessible to children in preschool age child care space.
Observed a soiled toy fire truck and soiled LEGO in older toddler child care space.
Child 1 had a health report that was not signed by a doctor.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $36.00 | $26.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $33.40 | $25.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $23.60 | $17.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $23.60 | $17.00 |
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 Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Aug 18, 2023 (supervision): “Facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 12:00 noon on 8/8/2023, Staff person #1 lined 6 preschool aged children up at the gate to the fence in playground to go inside. Staff and children had to…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 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 Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center compare with other daycares in Cumberland County?
It is tied for #46 of 96 centers in Cumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center last inspected?
Mar 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $36.00 for older toddler, $33.40 for preschool, $23.60 for young school-age, $23.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Newville Church Of The Bretheren.
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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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