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Trinity Lutheran Preschool

205 W Grove St, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 · Lackawanna County
Keystone STAR 1

Trinity Lutheran Preschool is a certified child care center in Clarks Summit, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 19). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #60 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#60 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County
1 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Building & playground safety 4
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25, certification rep observed hand lotion labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the boy's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The lotion was removed during the inspection.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25, certification rep observed several storage bins with cracked lids that created pinch points. Certification rep observed two broken handles on the cabinet in the dramatic play area. Certification rep observed two cans with a sharp edges in the large classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The bins were replaced with new lids.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
The health form on file for child # 1 is not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “Spoke with parent of child # 1 to get the health form signed by the pediatrician. She has been in contact with the doctor and form will be sent to us by 11/30/25.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 11/10/25, staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not participate in annual fire safety training. All staff started on 9/1/24 and have fire safety training certificates dated 10/28/25 for staff # 1, 10/30/25 for staff # 2, 10/30/25 for staff # 3, 10/25/25 for staff # 4, and 10/16/24 and 11/7/25 for staff # 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “At the time of the inspection, trainings were valid.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff persons #2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have staff evaluations on file (see code sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Staff evaluations will be completed in a timely manner and sent along with this inspection report.”
Core safety Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The state police clearance on file for staff # 1 is a volunteer clearance, therefore is not valid. There is no state police clearance on file for staff person #2, the documentation on file is the receipt only.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “During the inspection, the state police clearance was requested and received for staff # 1. Staff # 2 will not work in a child care position until the required state police clearance is obtained.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
The rest cots were labeled with numbers, there was no corresponding list to identify which number cot is for which child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “The director will create a list to identify which child is assigned to each numbered cot.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the fire drill log with the most recent fire drill being 10/24/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “A fire drill will be held within 2 weeks and documented on the fire drill log.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During a renewal inspection on 1/6/25, certification rep observed the fire alarm test log to be out of compliance as no fire alarm tests were logged at the facility's certificate of compliance was issued on 9/11/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Fire alarm was tested during the renewal inspection, which makes the fire alarm test log compliant.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff # 2 was hired as an assistant group supervisor. The file for staff # 2 has the required experience, but no proof of high school diploma or GED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “The director will have staff # 1 provide their high school diploma or completion of a college degree.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The financial agreements on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have the services provided to the family.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “The director will provide the missing information on the application/agreement forms for children 1-5.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreements on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have designated release persons listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “The director will obtain the missing information on the application/agreements for children 1-5.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact forms for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have the physician's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “The missing information will be added to the emergency contact forms for children 1-5.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have the enrolling parent's work address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “The director will obtain the missing information for children 1-5.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have the release persons' addresses.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “The director will get the missing information from the parents of children 1-5.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
There is no written consent on file for the administration of minor first aid for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2025): “The director will have the parents of children 1-5 provide written consent for minor first aid procedrues.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the child care space did not have soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Soap will be purchased for the first aid kit.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2)
The emergency plan observed at the initial inspection did not have specific accommodations the shelter of children during an emergency that includes lock down, shelter in place, and shelter at locations away from the facility. It also did not include accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility to a location away from the facility premise.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “Update the plan to include lock down shelter in place and shelter at locations away from the facility.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During an opening inspection on 8/26/24, the operator had not yet sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Once approved, the emergency plan will be sent to the county EMA and the local municipality.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 34 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 10, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Clarks Summ
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00261166
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Common questions

Has Trinity Lutheran Preschool had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jan 7, 2025 (background checks): “The state police clearance on file for staff # 1 is a volunteer clearance, therefore is not valid. There is no state police clearance on file for staff person #2, the documentation on file is the receipt only.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Trinity Lutheran Preschool?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Trinity Lutheran Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Trinity Lutheran Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 10, 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 Trinity Lutheran Preschool compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?

It is #60 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Trinity Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Nov 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Trinity Lutheran Preschool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Clarks Summ.

Certified centers nearby

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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