Otterbein United Methodist Church
Otterbein United Methodist Church is a certified child care center in Sunbury, PA, with capacity for 84 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 26 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for background checks (7 of 26). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 19 centers in Northumberland County and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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1. In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance (see LIS code sheet). 2. In reviewing of staff files, staff person #2's file did not contain a PA State Police Clearance or Child Abuse Clearance (see LIS code sheet).
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file contained updated clearances that were late in obtaining (see LIS code sheet; PA State Police original 6/18/20 update 7/21/25; Child Abuse original 6/23/20 update 7/7/25; FBI original 6/27/20 update 7/25/25; NSOR original 6/24/20 update 8/4/25).
1. While conducting the physical site inspection in the outside toddler play area, protruding bolts were present in the fencing of the area. 2. While conducting the physical site inspection in the outside toddler play area, wood slats were missing on the bottom of the porch/step area, creating a hole that the children would be able to get into and under the porch area.
During the review of the new staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain a Child Abuse clearance, a FBI clearance, nor a NSOR clearance. During the review of the new staff files, staff person #2's file contained a FBI clearance (dated 11/4/24) and a NSOR clearance (dated 11/8/24) that were late in obtaining (see LIS code sheet).
During the review of the new staff files, staff person #2's file did not contain verification of Emergency Plan training within the first 90 days of hire.
During the review of the new staff files, staff person #2's file contained a Health Assessment that was late in obtaining, dated 11/12/24 (see LIS code sheet).
During the review of the new staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2's files contained only 1 written reference.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #2's file contained verification of completing a course that was not PQAS approved nor provided by a PQAS approved instructor.
Child #1 was on the changing table to get his diaper changed. Staff member #1 was searching through/messing with the tubs on the side of the changing table that contained the children's diapers and such. Child #1 rolled off the changing table and fell to the floor, suffering a swollen right eye.
During the review of the children's files, child #1 and child #2's files did not contain updated health assessments.
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During the review of the fire drill log, there was no documentation of drills that were held from August 2023 to 6/21/24.
During review of paperwork, there was documentation of testing of the fire detection devices/smoke alarms.
During review of the staff files, staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3's files did not contain verification of child care experience.
During review of the staff files, staff person #3's file did not contain verification of education.
In reviewing of staff files, the file for staff person #2 did not contain an updated PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, or FBI clearance. The clearances contained in the file were more than 60 months old (PA State Police clearance dated 7/31/17, Child Abuse clearance dated 7/31/23, and FBI clearance dated 8/3/17).
In reviewing of staff files, the file of staff person #1 did not contain an updated PA State Police clearance or an updated FBI clearance. Clearances contained in the file were more than 60 months old (PA State Police clearance dated 5/17/18 and FBI clearance dated 5/23/18).
During the physical site inspection in the girls' bathroom area, cleaning supplies were observed stored above the children's diapers.
In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained a NSOR clearance that was dated past the 45 day provisional period and staff person #1 had not been suspended from employment of her child care position until appropriate clearances were obtained.
In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #2's file contained NSOR and FBI clearances that were dated past the 45 day provisional period and staff person #2 had not been suspended from employment of her child care position until the appropriate clearances were obtained.
During the physical site inspection in the preschool outside play area, protruding bolts were observed on the fencing.
During the physical site inspection in the preschool outside play area, splintering wood was observed on the climber/slide play equipment.
During the physical site inspection in the preschool outside play area, peeling paint was observed on the climber/slide play equipment.
Staff person #1 and staff person #2, have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics 1-9.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics including Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
Staff person #4 and staff person #5 have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
During the physical site inspection, it was noted that the younger and older toddlers were not taken outside and staff confirmed that the children are not being taken outside daily.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $51.00 | $46.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $43.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $43.00 |
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 Otterbein United Methodist Church had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Jul 16, 2025 (background checks): “1. In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance (see LIS code sheet). 2. In reviewing of staff files, staff person #2's file did not contain a PA State Police Clearance or…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Otterbein United Methodist Church?
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 Otterbein United Methodist Church’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 12, 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 Otterbein United Methodist Church compare with other daycares in Northumberland County?
It is #17 of 19 centers in Northumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Otterbein United Methodist Church last inspected?
Jul 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Otterbein United Methodist Church cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $51.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Otterbein United Methodist Church?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Otterbein 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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