Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church
Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church is a certified child care center in Sugar Grove, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 32 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 32). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 8 centers in Warren County and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for staff person #1 contains a current NSOR verification that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications on file dated 6/18/20 and 10/21/25. The file for staff person #2 contains a current NSOR verification that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications on file dated 6/18/20 and 10/21/25. The file for staff person #3 contains a current NSOR verification that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications on file dated 6/4/20 and 10/2/25. The file for staff person #4 contains a current NSOR verification that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications on file dated 4/7/2021 and 4/29/2026.
Observed in the gym on the sink in the girl's restroom containers of static remover and dry shampoo labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.
Observed the first-aid kit in the toddler room is lacking sterile gauze pads.
Observed the heat register behind the toilet in the girl's restroom was rusty.
Observed the plastic stepstool at the sink in the girl's restroom was cracked and causing a possible pinch point.
Staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4/30/2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
The file for staff person #4 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by trainings on file dated 4/10/2021 and 5/6/2026.
Observed in the infant room, panel dividers placed around the cribs where a young toddler and an infant were sleeping. Staff person #1, seated in a chair, identified these children in their supervision group, however was not able to see or assess the children due to the visual barrier.
Observed 3 toddler aged children in the toddler room sitting in bucket seats without the use of the child safety straps.
Observed a tube of Benadryl medicated cream in the medication box at the sign-in desk. The cream was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.
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Observed a tube of Benadryl medicated cream in the medication box at the sign-in desk. The cream had an expiration date of 2/2019.
Simplay 3 two-sided Rock & Roll Teeter Totter See Saw and Climbing Bridge was observed that had two corners that were mangled by a weed eater posing a cutting hazard. Four blue and neon green and two pink and purple tricycles were observed that had split, front plastic wheels which pose a cutting hazard or riding injury. The plastic playhouse under the gazebo was observed that had a hole under the blue sink. The blue sink was observed to be pulling from the wall.
The file for child #1 lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 1/2023 and 2/2024.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed in the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 3/22/22.
The two most recent Child Abuse clearances for Staff #3 were dated more than 60 months apart.
The First Aid Kit in the Pre-School room was accessible to children.
In the young toddler's room, a clear bin with jumbo bristle blocks had multiple cracks in the bin and lid which posed a cutting hazard.
The file for Child #3 (OT) had an Updated Health Assessment dated 04/06/2023 which is more than 12 months past the initial health assessment.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #3 and #5 were dated more than 24-months apart.
The observed fire drill log contained consecutive drills held more than 60 days apart. (11/04/2022 - 01/09/2023 66 Days)
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 12/30/2022 and 01/30/2023. The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.
The files for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022.
Mandated Reporter Training for staff #5 was dated more than 60 months ago.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the Address of the Physician or Medical Care Provider.
The provider did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
A trash receptacle in the hallway, near the side exit, containing human secretions (used juice box with a straw) was not contained in a closed receptacle.
First aid kit in the Young Toddler's room lacked tweezers, scissors and rubber gloves.
In the Toddler Room, peeling paint on the right wall, under the window and right of the room entrance door above the baseboards was observed.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #3 and #4 were dated more than 24-months apart.
Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days with the last documented fire drill dated 09/23/2021.
Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.
The two most recent staff evaluations for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 were completed more than one year apart.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $26.00 | $26.00 |
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 Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 May 20, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 contains a current NSOR verification that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications on file dated 6/18/20 and 10/21/25. The file for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 17, 2019. 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 Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church compare with other daycares in Warren County?
It is #4 of 8 centers in Warren County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $31.00 for newborn, $31.00 for infant, $31.00 for young toddler, $31.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sugar Grove Free Methodist 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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