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Salford Mennonite Church Day Care

480 Groffs Mill Rd, Harleysville, PA 19438 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

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

Fewer citations than 80% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#4 of 9 centers in Harleysville
1 Core-safety citations
9 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 4
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, a water stain was observed on the ceiling tile in the 2-year-old classroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “The water-stained ceiling tile in the 2-year-old classroom will be replaced with a ceiling tile in good repair.”
Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “The director will have the parents of the children listed sign and date the form confirming receipt of the child service report in the last six months.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations during the aftermath of a disaster or emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “The director and/or administration will edit the facility's emergency plan to address continuity of operations during the aftermath of a disaster. The continuity of operations plan may include, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying…”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2025): “The director and/or administration will edit the letter explaining emergency procedures to parents to include the facility's lockdown procedures. The letter will also be edited to include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions, if applicable.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2025): “The director and/or administration staff will edit the emergency contact form to include a line for the enrolling parent's home address, as required by the regulation.”
Core safety Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff member #1 will immediately request a PA Child Abuse Clearance completed for the purpose of employment. The director will ensure that staff member #1's file includes a valid PA Child Abuse Clearance completed under the purpose of employment.”
Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The director will contact the parent of child listed to obtain the missing release persons information.”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 3/31/22 the lower level bathroom had areas of rust on the bathroom stalls.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Rust areas will be sanded down and repainted.”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection on 3/31/2022 a door/hallway area from the preschool classroom was partially obstructed with a book shelf.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Shelf will be removed from the doorway area. See photo”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection on 3/31/22 the operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Attestation Statement for Fire Safety Requirements was completed by the building administrator and turned in on the day of inspection.”

“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

Capacity 130 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jul 8, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Salford Mennonite Church
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 256-6421
State certificate # CER-00254483
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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