SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary
SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary is a certified child care center in Lewistown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 4 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for staff ratios (2 of 4). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Lewistown and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the inspection, the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
During a visit, 1 staff was observed to be caring for 15 younger and older school aged children. The staff reported that children ranged from Kindergarten to fifth grade.
During a visit, 1 staff person was observed to be caring for 15 children. The staff person confirmed that there was no other staff present with them and that they had been alone since opening that morning.
Record for Staff #1 reflected a hire date of 01/23/2023, working for Head Start in the same organization. At time of inspection, facility had pulled Staff #1 over into the SACC program and had Staff #1 begin the required 10-hour Health and Safety training but was not complete due to a language barrier. Staff #1 was observed to be supervised by a qualified staff at all times.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
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 SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary 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 30, 2025 (staff ratios): “During a visit, 1 staff was observed to be caring for 15 younger and older school aged children. The staff reported that children ranged from Kindergarten to fifth grade.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 30, 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 SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary compare with other daycares in Lewistown?
It is #1 of 5 centers in Lewistown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for young school-age, $48.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs SUMMIT CSD-Lewistown Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Summit Early Learning INC.
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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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