Redeemer Lutheran School
Redeemer Lutheran School is a certified child care center in Verona, PA, with capacity for 112 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 59 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 59). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 8 centers in Verona and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person #1 has a current PA State Police clearance dated 1/16/26, which is more than 60 months after the date of the previous State Police clearance that is dated 9/24/20. Staff person #1 has a current Child Abuse clearance dated 1/16/26, which is more than 60 months after the previous Child Abuse clearance that is dated 10/9/20. Staff person #1 has current mandated reporter training dated 1/16/26, which is more than 60 months after the previous training that is dated 10/6/20.
The fee agreements for children #1-#5 did not include the services provided.
The fee agreements for children #1-#5 did not include the children's dates of admission.
The emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.
A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the middle stall in the boys' bathroom.
Testing of the fire-detection system exceeded 30 days between 1/13/25 and 2/26/25.
The most recent documented date for fire-safety training for staff person #1 is 08/2023. There is no fire-safety training documented for staff person #1 in 2024
Staff person #1 has documentation of 9 annual clock hours of childcare training.
Staff persons #4 and #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #4 and #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training in an approved curriculum.
The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Persons #3, #5 and #6 were on outdated forms.
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Observed three electrical outlets that lacked protective receptacle covers in Room 102.
Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, in Room 102.
A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in Room 102.
The file for Child #5, a Preschool Child, did not include documentation of a health report conducted within the past 12 months.
The TB Screening in the file for Staff Person #3 was administered more than 12 months prior to Staff Person's initial service in the child care setting, and is not valid (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #5 did not include an initial health assessment and TB Screening. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include an initial TB Screening.
The facility did not have documentation of conducting fire system tests every thirty days.
The initial health assessment in the file for Child #3 was conducted more than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility.
Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum.
The file for Staff Person #6 did not include documentation of education and experience.
The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include information on the services provided for the child by the facility.
The file for Staff Person #6 did not include two letters of reference.
Staff person #2 and #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training.
The proof of request for the NSOR certificate in the file for staff person #4, who began working with children on 10/1/22, was dated 10/5/22.
Neither of the restrooms in the first floor hallway had a lidded garbage can.
A bookbag containing a first-aid kit was observed lying on the ground outside, making it accessible to the children who were playing outdoors at the time.
The middle toilet stall in the girls hallway restroom did not have a handwashing sign. None of the 3 toilet stalls and 4 of the urinals did not have a handwashing sign.
The only health report in the file for child #3 did not include the title of the individual who signed the report.
There were no vaccinations in the file for child #2, enrolled more than 60 days. The last flu shot documented in the file for child #5, a 4 year-old, was dated in 2021. Neither file included a hand-written statement of exemption by a parent.
The health report in the file for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report in the file for child #3 did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #2 were dated 2/18/19 and 12/20/21.
The last three fire drills documented on the facility's fire drill log were dated 9/10/22, 11/21/22 and 2/20/23.
The file for child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, did not include a health report.
The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations. The facility did not have a shaken baby syndrome policy.
The 1 hour updated health and safety training in the file for staff person #, hired prior to 10/4/22 was dated 1/19/23.
The last fire safety training in the file for staff person #6 was dated 6/3/21.
Staff person #2 through #6 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and safety training.
The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #3 were dated 9/1/17 and 9/6/22.
The last evaluation on file for staff person #6 was dated 1/18/22.
The file for staff person #4, holding the title of assistant group supervisor did not include proof of high school and 2500 hours experience.
The agreement in the file for child #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Based on conversation with the operator, the files for child #1 through #5 contained the original agreement.
The files for staff persons #1 through #6 were contained in the same folder.
The operator has not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically
The file for facility person #2, with a start date of 8/25/22, had a National Sex Offender Registry certificate dated for 2/7/22.
The facilities emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facilities emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The first-aid kit in the resource room lacked soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
Staff stated that an emergency drill had been completed in the last year, but lacked documentation of the drill.
Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarm system.
The facilities emergency plan lacked the route to the relocation site.
The file for facility person #1 had an evaluation completed on 2/8/19 and 2/2/22, which is not annually.
The gym lacked a daily activities plan posted.
The agreement for child #1 lacked the child's departure time.
The agreement for child #1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the health insurance policy number.
The emergency contact form for child #1 and child #3 lacked the release person's address.
It was observed that the resource room and gym lacked emergency contact information and children were receiving care in the space.
The file for facility person #3 lacked verification of education prior to service at the facility.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Redeemer Lutheran School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Feb 11, 2026 (background checks): “Staff person #1 has a current PA State Police clearance dated 1/16/26, which is more than 60 months after the date of the previous State Police clearance that is dated 9/24/20. Staff person #1 has a current Child Abuse…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Redeemer Lutheran School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Redeemer Lutheran School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Redeemer Lutheran School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 4, 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 Redeemer Lutheran School compare with other daycares in Verona?
It is #7 of 8 centers in Verona by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Redeemer Lutheran School last inspected?
Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Redeemer Lutheran School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Redeemer Lutheran School.
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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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