ST John the Baptist Preschool
ST John the Baptist Preschool is a certified child care center in New Freedom, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 41 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 41). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #83 of 105 centers in York County and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection, it was observed that multiple bottles of cleaning supplies were in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to the children. This was corrected during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, were not signed by the operator. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the agreements on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include the enrolling parents work address and enrolling parents work phone.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that soap was missing in the first aid kit in room 4. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 was updated more than 24 months of the original health assessment date.
Documentation of the first aid/CPR certification on file for staff member 1 and staff member 2 was renewed after the expiration of the most current certification.
Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include the continuity of operations plan.
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During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency plan wasn't posted in a conspicuous location.
The facility does not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Documentation of immunizations on file for child 4 didn't include the recommended doses at 4 months of the PCV13 vaccine, a current flu vaccine and both doses of the Hep A vaccine.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 has not been updated since the initial health assessment more than 24 months ago.
Documentation of the emergency plan and the parent letter on file didn't include accommodations for infant, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Documentation of the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 was not updated within the past 6 months.
Facility person number 1 had an FBI purpose for department of education on file, which is not accepted. No valid FBI clearance was on file for staff number 1. Out of state clearances for staff number 1 were not on file. Staff number 1 did not have a DHS disclosure statement on file. Staff number 1 may not work in a childcare position until all clearances are obtained. Staff person number 2 had an NSOR clearance dated 10/17/22, which was after the first day working with children. Out of state clearances were not on file for staff number 2. Staff number 2 did not have a DHS disclosure statement on file. Staff number 2 may not work in a child care position until clearances are obtained. Staff number 3 had an FBI clearance for the purpose of Department of Education, which is not accepted. An accepted FBI clearance was not on file for staff number 3. Staff number 3 had an NSO clearance dated 9/21/22, which was completed after the start date. Out of state clearances are not on file for staff number 3. Staff number 3 did not have a DHS disclosure statement on file. Staff number 3 may not work in a childcare position until clearances are obtained. Staff number 6 did not have a DHS…
The first Aid Kit in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 were missing soap.
Staff person number 2 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff person number 3 had a health assessment dated 10/14/22, which was not completed before the first day working with children Staff number 5 had a health assessment dated 8/26/19 and updated on 11/2/21, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 7 did not have a health assessment on file
Staff number 2 did not have a TB screening on file. Staff number 3 did not have a TB screening on file. Staff number 7 did not have a TB screening on file.
Facility Person number 4 did not pediatric CPR/First Aide training within 24 months, training dated 3/7/20 and renewed on 8/17/22 Facility person #5 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aid from an approved PQAS trainer on file Facility person #6 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aid from an approved PQAS trainer on file Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person number 7 did not have health and safety training on file.
Emergency contact form for child 1 did not include the phone number of the physician. Emergency Contact form for child number 5 did not include the name, address, or phone number of the child's physician.
Emergency contact form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the parent's work address.
Staff person number 7 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Staff in the PreK3 classroom and PreK 4 classroom did not have an assigned primary care group. Staff knew the whereabouts of all children but did not have an assigned group for each staff.
A permanent marker that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an area where children could access it. This was corrected on site.
The PreK 3 room, PreK 4 room, and the Little Angles room were missing emergency telephone numbers.
In the PreK 4 classroom, peeling paint was observed along the doorway to the bathroom.
There was no lidded trash can in the bathroom attached to the PreK3 classroom. There was no lidded trashcan in the bathroom attached to the PreK 4 classroom.
The health report for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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.
Staff number 1 did not have a health assessment or TB screening on record. Staff number 2, hire date 8/25/21, did not receive a health assessment before hire, health assessment dated 10/1/21. Staff number 2 does not have a completed TB test on record. Staff number 3 did not update health assessment within 24 months, previous health assessment dated 8/26/19. Staff number 5 did not update health assessment within 24 months, previous health assessment dated 3/22/19. Staff person number 6 (start date of 9/7/21) did not complete initial health assessment or TB screening prior to starting work with children. Staff number 7 did not update health assessment within 24 months, previous health assessment dated 5/30/19 and renewed on 10/5/21. Staff number 8 did not complete health assessment within 24 months, previous health assessment dated 6/19/19.
Staff number 1, 2, and 6 did not have a tuberculosis screening on record.
Fire drill was not completed within 60 days. Fire drill completed on 1/11/21 and completed next on 4/13/21, which is greater than 60 days.
Staff person number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 did not complete health and safety topics.
The agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not list persons the child may be released to.
The agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not list the child's date of admission
The emergency contract form for child number 2 did not include the address for release persons.
The PreK 3 room, PreK 4 room, and the Little Angles room were missing an emergency transportation plan.
The file for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for facility staff to administer minor first-aid procedures.
Staff person number 1 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.
“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 ST John the Baptist Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Oct 28, 2022 (background checks): “Facility person number 1 had an FBI purpose for department of education on file, which is not accepted. No valid FBI clearance was on file for staff number 1. Out of state clearances for staff number 1 were not on file.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ST John the Baptist Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST John the Baptist Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ST John the Baptist Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 11, 2020. 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 John the Baptist Preschool compare with other daycares in York County?
It is tied for #83 of 105 centers in York County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ST John the Baptist Preschool last inspected?
Oct 1, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs ST John the Baptist Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Diocese Of Harrisburg.
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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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