Salford Mennonite Church Day Care
Salford Mennonite Church Day Care is a certified child care center in Harleysville, PA, with capacity for 130 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 10 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 10). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 9 centers in Harleysville and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, a water stain was observed on the ceiling tile in the 2-year-old classroom
At the time of inspection, the child service reports observed for child #1, #2, #3, and #4, were not signed by the children's parents to indicate the information was provided to the families.
At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations during the aftermath of a disaster or emergency.
At the time of inspection, the letter explaining the facility's emergency procedures to the parents of enrolled children did not include the facility's lockdown procedures. Nor did the letter indicate the accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form developed by the facility to collect the emergency contact information for enrolled children did not include a line identifying the enrolling parent's home address.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/3/2019 which was completed under a volunteer status. The staff data sheet submitted by the facility director indicated that staff member #1 had an other PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/10/2022 but it wasn't observed in the file.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the phone number for one of the release personsdesignated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 3/31/22 the lower level bathroom had areas of rust on the bathroom stalls.
During the renewal inspection on 3/31/2022 a door/hallway area from the preschool classroom was partially obstructed with a book shelf.
During the renewal inspection on 3/31/22 the operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.25 | $75.25 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.50 | $68.50 |
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 Salford Mennonite Church Day Care 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 Mar 20, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/3/2019 which was completed under a volunteer status. The staff data sheet submitted by the facility director indicated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Salford Mennonite Church Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Salford Mennonite Church 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 Salford Mennonite Church Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 8, 2026. 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 Salford Mennonite Church Day Care compare with other daycares in Harleysville?
It is #4 of 9 centers in Harleysville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Salford Mennonite Church Day Care last inspected?
Mar 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Salford Mennonite Church Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.50 for infant, $80.50 for young toddler, $75.25 for older toddler, $68.50 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Salford Mennonite Church Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Salford Mennonite 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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