ST Davids Learning Place
ST Davids Learning Place is a certified child care center in Davidsville, PA, with capacity for 120 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 93 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (26 of 93). 29 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 #8 of 15 centers in Somerset County and has more citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed in the preschool room #6 adult scissors accessible to children in care due to the fact they were stored in the second drawer of the clear storage bin on wheels.
the first aid kit in room #6 lacked soap.
The file of child #2 lacked a health assessment.
The file of staff #2 lacked an annual evaluation every 12 months.
The file of staff #3, an aide lacked proof of education.
The files of children #1, #2, #4, and #5 lacked child service reports every 6 months.
The file of child #4 lacked an agreement with the departure time.
The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the enrolling parent's work address.
The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The files of children #2 and #5 lacked documentation of parent reviewed the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.
The file of staff #3 lacked proof of name, address and telephone number.
The file of staff #1 lacked 12 clock hours of child care annual training.
The file of staff #2 had an invalid FBI clearance due to the fact it was for the Department of Education rather than Department of Human Services.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the files of staff #1 and #3 lacked documentation of completing emergency plan training at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet).
Observed adult scissors and a Bic brand lighter on the director's desk accessible to children in care due to the fact the director's door was propped open. Observed the kitchen door propped open at the women's restroom making the 2 stoves accessible to children in care.
Observed cleaning supplies accessible in the director's office due to the fact the door was propped open and the Lysol spray, Clorox spray, bleach water, 9 Elements cleaner, and Forest 5 cleaner were stored on the table and shelf; all products were labeled keep out of the reach of children.
At the time of the inspection, the restroom located between the preschool and toddler rooms lacked a lidded garbage can.
Observed medication for child #1 stored in their bookbag hanging low enough for children in care to access.
Observed prescription medication for child #1 with an expiration date of 2-28-26.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a medication log for the prescription medication observed for child #1.
Observed 7 lunch boxes stored on shelves outside the preschool room rather than refrigerated. The lunch boxes had various perishable foods like yogurt, ham cheese, ranch dressing, chicken, and macaroni salad.
Based on the smoke detection testing log the last date documented for testing the smoke detectors was 1-22-26; more than 30 days form the time of the inspection (3-24-26).
At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #3 had documentation of expired CPR due to the fact it was dated 1-23-24 to 1-26.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the files of staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of completing Health and Safety training. In addition, staff #1 and #2 were observed caring for children and employed more than 90 days (see LIS code sheet). At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #4 lacked documentation of completing Health and Safety training.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #1 lacked child care experience. At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #2 lacked child care experience and proof of education.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the file #2 lacked a health assessment and results of TB test.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the files of staff #1 and staff #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the files of staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. In addition, staff #1 and #2 were observed caring for children (see LIS code sheet).
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Second citation previously cited 7-7-25, staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
The file of staff #3, an AGS had a PA State Police clearance for the purpose of volunteer.
At the time of the inspection, there were not first-aid kits in room #5, the library, and room #3, the comfort room.
At the time of the inspection, the first-aid kit located in room #6, the preschool room, and school-age room lacked soap.
Observed 7 lunch boxes each with cheese, lunchmeat, and/or yogurt stored in children's cubbies rather than refrigerated.
At the time of the inspection, safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, there was no documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
The files of staff #1 and #2 lacked annual fire safety training.
Staff person #4 had completed pediatric first-aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. The trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).
Staff person #5 had not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
The files of staff #2 and #3 lacked annual staff evaluations.
The files of children #3 and #4 lacked child service reports.
The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the departure time.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The files of children #2 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with full and complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.
At the time of the inspection, there were not copies of emergency contact forms present in the childcare space where the children were receiving care.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #4 lacked a PA State Police clearance. At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #2 lacked documentation of the FBI clearance.
Observed in room #6 4 pairs of adult scissors stored in a bin on the table accessible to children observed in care. Observed in the indoor gross motor room adult scissors stored in the top drawer of a cabinet accessible to children.
Observed in room #6, 2 containers of disinfectant wipes labeled, "keep out of the reach of children" stored on a white shelf accessible to the school age children observed in care that day.
Observed in the restroom located between rooms #3 and #4, a non-lidded waste receptacle. Observed in the restroom located in the hallway and a restroom located outside the indoor gross motor room, non-lidded waste receptacles.
Observed in the 4 year old room, a bin of blocks with a cracked lid.
Based on review of the fire drill log on 8-14-24, a fire drill was not conducted every 60 days due to the fact the last documented date was 6-5-24.
Based on documentation of testing the smoke detection system, testing did not occur every 30 days on the following dates: 2-3-24 to 3-6-24 = 32 days, 5-3-24 to 6-3-24 = 31 days.
At the time of reviewing the staff files, the file of staff #5 lacked proof of education.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #1, an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of experience to support the position. At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #2, an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of education to support the position.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #3, an aide lacked documentation of education to support the position.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a daily schedule posted in the "comfy" room and in the library.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #6 lacked completion of the 10-hour Health and Safety Training.
Observed staff file #4 did not contain a criminal background or child abuse clearance. Observed staff file #5 contained a signed disclosure statement which was signed and dated after their first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #6 did not contain a signed disclosure statement, which is required to be signed prior to starting work in a childcare position.
Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low shelf in the preschool 4 room.
Observed the men's bathroom, the woman's bathroom, and the individual bathroom used by children, did not have a lid on the waste receptacles.
Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 4, all preschoolers or older, contained most recent health assessments which were dated more than 12 months ago.
Observed child file #2, 4 and 5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Observed aspirin packets, in the preschool 3 and preschool 4 first aid kits, which were not labeled with the name of the person to whom the medication was intended.
Observed staff file #4 and #5 contained initial health assessments which were obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Observed 3 lunchboxes in the children's cubby area, which contained potentially hazardous food like ham and lunchables and were not placed in the refrigerator at the time of arrival.
Observed the emergency drill documentation revealed the last documented emergency drill was conducted more than 12 months ago.
Observed the fire alarm testing report revealed that 2 times in the previous 12 months, the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart. These dates are 8/8/22-9/30/22 and 10/28/22-11/30/22.
Observed staff file #1, 2, and 3 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due date of 12/30/22.
Observed child file #2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 6 months.
Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 contained original agreements.
Observed child file #2 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement.
Observed staff file #5, contain a child abuse clearance(4/20/17), a state police clearance(4/20/17), and an FBI clearance(4/25/17) which were all dated more than 60 months ago.
Observed cleaning materials and hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in an unlocked kitchen. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, on a low shelf in the multi purpose room.
Observed shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the craft supplies in the preschool room.
Observed none of the bathrooms used by children contained a lidded waste receptacle.
Observed loose legs on the sand table in the 4 year old room. Observed exposed anchor stakes on the mulch supports surrounding the embedded equipment.
Observed the area under the embedded play equipment in the play area did not contain the required 9 inches of loose impact absorbing material.
Observed child file #2 and #3, both preschool age children, contained most recent health assessments which are dated more than 21 months ago.
Observed child file #3, 4 and 5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Observed staff file #1 and #5 contained initial health assessments which were dated after providing initial service in a child care setting. Observed staff file #2 and #4 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Observed a ham and cheese sandwich and yogurt, which are required to be refrigerated, in lunch boxes stored in the children's cubby area.
Observed the updated emergency plan did not contain information how it will provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Observed the facility did not test the fire alarm system between 9/14/21 and 12/9/21. The facility is required to test and document the test of the fire alarm system at least every 30 days.
Observed staff file #2, 3, and 4 contained documentation of fire safety training which was conducted more than 12 months after the previous valid fire safety training.
Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 1 year of experience with children.
Observed staff file #6 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience with children.
Observed the agreement for child file #1 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #4 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #4 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Observed child file #2 and #4 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information within the previous 6 months. Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of the parental review of the financial agreement within the previous 6 months.
Observed staff file #5, contained 7 hours of child care training completed within the first year completed anniversary year of employment. Staff #5 then completed 5 additional hours after their one year employment anniversary date.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $35.00 | $25.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $25.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $20.00 |
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 ST Davids Learning Place had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Mar 24, 2026 (background checks): “The file of staff #2 had an invalid FBI clearance due to the fact it was for the Department of Education rather than Department of Human Services.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ST Davids Learning Place?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST Davids Learning Place since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ST Davids Learning Place’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 6, 2025. 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 ST Davids Learning Place compare with other daycares in Somerset County?
It is tied for #8 of 15 centers in Somerset County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ST Davids Learning Place last inspected?
Jun 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does ST Davids Learning Place cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for older toddler, $35.00 for preschool, $35.00 for young school-age, $35.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ST Davids Learning Place?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ST Davids Evangelical Lutheran 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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