Trinity Day Care Center
Trinity Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Walnut Bottom, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 12 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #33 of 96 centers in Cumberland County and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On the date of inspection, it was found that multiple Staff Persons in each of the following childcare spaces were on their cell phones for personal use during naptime: Toddler #1, Toddler #2, Toddler #3 and Pre K. Staff Person #2 indicated that they were previously told that this was an acceptable practice, as long as the children were sleeping.
On the date of inspection, it was found that Staff Person #1 in the Toddler #1 childcare space did not identify or name two children [napping] in their primary care group upon request.
Upon inspection of the fire safety logs presented at inspection, it was found that the following tests dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 12.2.25 - 1.5.26 [34 days] and 3.1.26 - 4.1.26 [31 days].
It was confirmed through verbal reports of Staff Person #2 and #3 that Child #1 was unintentionally not served lunch on the date in question. This was reportedly the result of the fact that Child #1 was in evident need of extra rest on that day and Staff Person #1 had permitted the child to get additional sleep just prior to and during the lunch period and it was not recognized until after the child had awoken that they had not eaten, which was directly and openly reported to the parent of the child on the same day. It was confirmed that the child was served an afternoon snack on that day.
Staff #2 had on file a volunteer clearance for PA State Police Criminal Clearance dated 2/13/23. There was no other documentation on file that a new PA State Police Criminal Clearance was requested or received. ***Corrected on Site***
The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Staff #1 has not completed pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff #1 has exceeded the 90-day requirement where all Pre-service trainings are required to be completed.
On 7/3/24, between approximately 1:00pm-1:15 pm, child #1 inappropriately touched child #2 on their groin area. The children were wearing bathing suits, sitting, and waiting on towels in the grass to get on a slip and slide. During the complaint investigation, staff were not able to identify which staff persons were responsible for supervision of the children while the children were sitting and waiting on their towels. Staff did not observe the incident and another child reported what occurred.
Staff #1 submitted a request for the Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate on 2/26/24. Staff #2 submitted a request for the Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate on 3/8/24 and 4/17/24. Staff #1 and #2 do not have copies of a complete NSOR Certificate on file.
Facility staff #2 was hired on 6/16/23. Facility staff did not have on file a request, or a copy of the DHS required FBI criminal clearance. Facility staff #2 did not complete the DHS required mandated reporter training.
Facility staff #3 is designated as an Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS). Facility staff #3 did not have on file verified experience that staff #3 is AGS qualified.
Facility staff #1 had 1 reference 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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $26.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $26.60 |
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 Trinity Day Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Apr 7, 2026 (supervision): “On the date of inspection, it was found that multiple Staff Persons in each of the following childcare spaces were on their cell phones for personal use during naptime: Toddler #1, Toddler #2, Toddler #3 and Pre K.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Trinity Day Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Trinity Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 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 Trinity Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Cumberland County?
It is tied for #33 of 96 centers in Cumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Trinity Day Care Center last inspected?
Apr 7, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Trinity Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for infant, $44.40 for young toddler, $44.40 for older toddler, $42.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Trinity Day Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trinity United 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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