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Trinity Lutheran School

53 West Ave, Wellsboro, PA 16901 · Tioga County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Trinity Lutheran School is a certified child care center in Wellsboro, PA, with capacity for 133 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 20). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 15 centers in Tioga County and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #10 of 15 centers in Tioga County
3 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 27, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 25, 2021 · 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 5
Health & medication 4
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the following had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL: NSOR certificate dated 9/22/25 for Staff #1; State Police Clearance dated 7/18/25 and Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/23/25 for Staff #3; Mandated Reporter training dated 8/26/25 for Staff #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Updated clearances have been obtained.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During the renewal inspection, the outdoor anchored play equipment was mounted over an insufficient amount of loose-fill protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Based on the equipment fall height, the pea gravel which measured 5" will need to be increased to 9".
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider ordered more pea gravel and had it spread as needed to raise the surface to 9".”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Staff #4 was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Staff submitted health assessment.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, release persons who were listed on the emergency contact were not listed on the agreement for Child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Provider sent paperwork back to parents with instructions for how to fix and a request to complete. Received 11/18/25.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Child #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Provider sent paperwork home to parents with necessary section highlighted and requested to return to the provider upon completion. Received 11/13/25.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Provider sent paperwork home to parent to be completed. Received 11/18/25.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not include addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. A release person listed on the agreement was not included on the emergency contact form for Child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Provider sent paperwork home with parents to be completed and returned to provider with all missing addresses. Reminder sent to Child #2 on 11/18/25. Received Child #5 11/18/25. Received Child #3 on 11/13/25.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact was not updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1 and Child #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Provider will send paperwork home for review every 6 months. Emergency contact forms are current.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider sent paperwork home to be completed by parent. Received Child #3 11/13/25. Reminder sent to Child #2 on 11/18/25.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During the renewal inspection, the initial TB test, dated 5/20/21, for Staff #1 was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Staff #1 received a TB test on 11/13/23.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, Staff #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 had acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer was not PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “The trainer became PQAS-certified on 11/1/23.”
Core safety Oct 31, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained a volunteer state police clearance and a volunteer child abuse clearance. Staff #1 was hired as an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2022): “Staff #1 obtained her correct clearances.”
Citation Oct 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection, the first aid kit for Trinity Kids did not contain soap. The first aid kit for Public School Kids did not contain scissors, tweezers or soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2022): “Both first aid kits received the missing items.”
Citation Oct 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed throughout the overall surface of the outside Jungle gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2022): “The jungle gym was painted.”
Citation Oct 31, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 did not contain a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2022): “Staff #1 completed her TB test.”
Core safety Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the Child Abuse Clearance, State Police Clearance and FBI clearance for Staff #2 and Staff #3 had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL. The Child Abuse Clearance for Staff #5 had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2021): “Staff member #2 was updated 4/2021. Staff member #3 was updated 10/2021. Staff member #5 was updated 10/2021.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #3, hired 8/24/19, contained initial emergency plan training dated 8/24/19 with no annual training thereafter. The file for Staff #4, hired 8/31/20, contained initial emergency plan training dated 8/31/20 with no annual training thereafter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “Staff members #3 and #4 were given the updated training on 11/22/21.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection, hand sanitizer was accessible to children on a small desk against the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “Hand sanitizer was placed out of the reach of children in the storage cabinet that is in the rear of the gym on the highest shelf.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection, the water temperature was 124°F at the first sink in the boys bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2021): “Church maintenance worked on lowering the temperature of the water.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1, who began working in the child care setting on 3/29/21, contained an initial health assessment dated 8/16/21 which was not prior to the first day working in child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2021): “Staff #1 received physical 8/2021.”

“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 133 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 30, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Trinity Lutheran Church
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249457
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Common questions

Has Trinity Lutheran School 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 Oct 27, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, the following had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL: NSOR certificate dated 9/22/25 for Staff #1; State Police Clearance dated 7/18/25 and Child Abuse Clearance…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Trinity Lutheran School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Trinity Lutheran School 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 School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 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 Lutheran School compare with other daycares in Tioga County?

It is tied for #10 of 15 centers in Tioga County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Trinity Lutheran School last inspected?

Oct 27, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Trinity Lutheran School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trinity Lutheran Church.

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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