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Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool

444 Silver Spring Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 · Cumberland County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool is a certified child care center in Mechanicsburg, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 37 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 37). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #19 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg
1 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
37 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Oct 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 15, 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

Records & paperwork 17
Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 28, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The following staff person's files do not contain the previous clearances: Staff person #1 - State Police Clearance. Current clearance is on file dated 9/4/24. Staff person #3 - State Police Clearance, and NSOR Certificate. Current clearances are on file, dated: State Police Clearance - 9/1/25, and NSOR Certificate - 6/2/25. Staff person #4 - NSOR Certificate. Current clearance is on file, dated 6/2/25. Staff person #5 - NSOR Certificate. Current clearance is on file, dated 4/16/26. The following staff did not renew clearances within 60-months of the previous clearance on file: Staff person 1 - Previous: Child Abuse 8/26/2020 Current: Child Abuse 5/15/2025 DHS FBI 3/3/22021 DHS FBI 2/12/206 NSOR 1/25/2021 NSOR 2/11/2026 Staff person 2 - Previous: State Police 8/3/2021 Current: State Police 9/5/2026 Child Abuse 8/4/2021 Child Abuse 9/5/2026 DHS FBI 3/3/22021 DHS FBI 2/12/206 NSOR 1/25/2021 NSOR 2/11/26 The following staff persons files do not contain proof of the previous Mandated Reporter Training: Staff person #2 - current training on file is dated 2/24/22 Staff person #4 - current training on file is dated 7/31/25 Staff person #5 - current training on file is dated 3/14/25 See…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Staff Person 1's file includes their current State Police Clearance - 9/4/24. Staff Person 3's file includes their current State Police Clearance - 9/1/25, and NSOR - 6/2/25 Staff Person 4's file includes their current NSOR Certificate - 6/2/25 Staff Person 5's file includes their current NSOR…”
Citation Aug 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Record on file if positive TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)(i)/3270.192(3)
The following staff files do not contain the previous health assessment: Staff person #2 - current on file is dated 1/28/25 Staff person #4 - current on file is dated 8/28/25 Staff person #5 - current on file is dated 1/28/25 The following staff files do not contain the initial tb test results: Staff persons #2, 3, 4 and 5
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Staff Person 2, 4, and 5's files include their current health assessments. Staff Person 2, 3, 4, and 5 will obtain record of their TB test results to be included in their files.”
Citation Aug 28, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
The following staff persons files do not contain proof of the previous Pediatric CPR and First Aid training. Staff person #4 - current training on file is dated 11/2024 Staff person #5 - current training on file is dated 3/2026
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Staff Person 4 and 5 have current training certificates on file for Pediatric CPR & First Aid. Staff Person 4 will renew training before 11/2026, the expiration of the current training on file.”
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible - in original container 55 Pa. Code §3280.66(a)
During the time of inspection, the Bunnies/Ducklings classroom had a Swiffer Wet Jet in the bathroom and toilet bowl cleaner in the open closet accessible to children. - Corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “During the inspection we moved the swiffer wet jet to another location and also moved the toilet bowl cleaner to the very top closet shelf, inaccessible to children.”
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3280.75(c)
During the time of inspection, the Bunnies/Ducklings classrooms first aid kit was missing sterile gauze pads. - corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “During the inspection, I transferred gauze from another first aid kit into the one in the Bunnies And Ducklings room.”
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3280.102(e)
During the time of inspection, mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was seen in the outdoor play space used by toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “I have removed the mulch from the toddler playground that the church staff had placed there.”
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3280.131(b)(2)
Child #1 health report does not contain the date of the physical.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “I have collected another health report form from William's mother with the date of the Signature and appointment on it.”
Citation Mar 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility 55 Pa. Code §3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 12.27.24 - 1.27.24 (31 days) 1.27.24 - 2.27.24 (31 days)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “I will be sure that the fire detection system is continually tested every 30 days. Testing was conducted on 2.27.25 and again on 3.22.25.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3280.14/3280.20
Documentation of the emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will add a continuity of operations to my emergency plan.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3280.63/3280.66(c)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the outside natural wood steppingstones on the playground had poisonous mushrooms growing on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “The outside natural wood steppingstones were removed.”
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Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3280.74
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the phone in the bunnies/ducklings classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will post the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center in the bunnies/ducklings classroom.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3280.75(c)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that soap was missing in the in the first-aid kit in the bunnies/ducklings classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I put soap in the first-aid kit in the bunnies/ducklings classroom.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)
Facility person #1, #2, and #3 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “All staff now have updated health assessments.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/FIRE DETECTION 55 Pa. Code §3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(a)
Documentation shows that fire drills were not completed every 60 days. 12/6/2023 - 2/15/2024
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will complete fire drills every 60 days to stay in compliance.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Staff responsibility 55 Pa. Code §3280.95(b)
Documentation was not on file for testing smoke detectors at least once every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will test the smoke detectors every 30 days. Smoke detectors were tested at the facility on 4/2/2024.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick up and drop off points/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3280.171(a)/3280.171(c)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the pick up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “The pick up and drop off procedures are now posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility and in the bunnies/ducklings classroom.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan/Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(b)/3280.26(c)
Documentation of the emergency plan annual review was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will review the emergency plan with all staff by 4/23/24.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(e)
Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will update my parent letter to include accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(f)
Documentation was not on file that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will email my emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and training 55 Pa. Code §3280.31(e)(4)(i)
Facility persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have pediatric first-aid and CPR training by a PQAS certified instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “All staff received pediatric first-aid and CPR training by a PQAS certified instructor on 4/3/2024.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3280.123(a)(2)
Child #2, #4, and #5 did not have the date on which the fee is to be paid in the child's record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will ensure each family completes the paperwork and checks that they have the date on which the fee is to be paid in the child's record.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2)
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have the date of the child's admission in the child's record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will ensure each family completes the paperwork and check that the date of the child's admission is in the child's record.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3280.123(b)
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 parents did not receive the original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “Each parent will receive the original agreement. I will retain a copy of the agreement for each child's file.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3280.124(b)(3)
Child #2, #3, #4, and #5 emergency contact information did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will ensure each family completes the paperwork and checks that each line on the emergency contact form is completed including the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3280.124(b)(6)
Child #2 and #3 emergency contact did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will ensure each family completes the paperwork and checks that each line on the emergency contact form is completed including the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3280.124(b)(7)
Child #2, #3, and #5 did not have documentation of the release persons address included in their emergency contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will ensure each family completes the paperwork and checks that each line on the emergency contact form is completed including the release persons address included in their emergency contact information.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3280.124(e)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the bunnies / duckling's classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is now displayed in the bunnies / duckling's classroom.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3280.181(c)
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not update their emergency contact at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “All parents now have updated emergency contact information and financial agreements signed.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(a)(5)
Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will update my emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(a)(6)
Documentation was not at the facility of the emergency drills being conducted annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I conducted an emergency drill on April 19, 2024 for high wind and recorded it on our emergency drill log.”
Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(a)(1)
Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “I will update my emergency plan to include lockdown procedures.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3280.131(e)
Child #1 last vaccination record showed last flu vaccine was 12/29/20
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Advise parents to get the child a flu shot according to Primary care physician recommendation, either now or to make up at a future date.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and training 55 Pa. Code §3280.31(e)(1)(iv)
Staff person #1 #2 #3 #4 did not have the required 12 hours of training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Staff will get the required documentation and training for 12 hours for professional development.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3280.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #3 did not have proof of education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “We will obtain the transcript, and put in the staff file.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Shaken baby syndrome 55 Pa. Code §3280.31(f)(6)
Staff #1 had documentation of health and safety training dated 2/14/21 that did not include prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2023): “I will do the training update.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3280.181(c)
Child 1 updated emergency contact/agreement 12/29/20 Child 2 updated emergency contact/agreement 12/29/20 Child 3 updated emergency contact/agreement 1/18/21 Child 4 updated emergency contact/agreement 2/15/21 Child 5 updated emergency contact/agreement 1/12/21
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “We will update the emergency contact and agreement information.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Initial and subsequent health assessments 55 Pa. Code §3280.182(1)
Child 1 did not have a signed, dated health assessment on file. Child 3 last Health Assessment dated 2/15/21
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2022): “We will request updated health assessments from families.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 29 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate dated through Oct 7, 2026 (renewal pending)
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 27, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator Silver Spring Presbyterian Church
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00246568
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Common questions

Has Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool 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 28, 2026 (background checks): “The following staff person's files do not contain the previous clearances: Staff person #1 - State Police Clearance. Current clearance is on file dated 9/4/24. Staff person #3 - State Police Clearance, and NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 27, 2021. 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 Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool compare with other daycares in Mechanicsburg?

It is tied for #19 of 29 centers in Mechanicsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool last inspected?

Aug 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Preshool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Silver Spring Presbyterian 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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