Uriah United Methodist Church

925 Goodyear Rd, Gardners, PA 17324 · Cumberland County

1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Uriah United Methodist Church is a certified child care center in Gardners, PA, with capacity for 59 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 32 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 32). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #64 of 96 centers in Cumberland County and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#64 of 96 centers in Cumberland County

7 Core-safety citations

25 Other citations

7 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

32 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 4, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10

Building & playground safety 7

Background checks 6

Health & medication 5

Training & qualifications 2

Emergency preparedness 1

Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the file presented for inspection for Facility Person #3 included the last documented Emergency Plan training on 3.4.25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “The staff person has updated the emergency plan training.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that two [2] ceiling tiles in Room #105 were damaged.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “The ceiling tiles have been removed and replaced.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)

Upon inspection of the outdoor play equipment, it was found that the shredded rubberized mulch measured at less than 1 inch to a maximum of 5 inches directly under the embedded play equipment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2026): “The mulch was raked back under the fall zones to reach the required 5-6 inches.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the most recent health assessment was on file for Child #1 was dated 9.4.25 [expired 3.31.26].

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The parent has given an updated health assessment to the director. The assessment was completed, signed, and dated 12.18.25.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Upon inspection of the following children's files, it was found that the listed immunizations were missing: Child #1 was missing one dosage of DTAP; one dosage of HIB and one dosage of Pneumococcal per the recommendations of the ACIP.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “The parent of child #1, turned in the updated immunization records, including the required vaccine updates.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

Upon inspection of the facility Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma written plan, it was found to be missing the following elements as required: 1] Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; 2] Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. Further, upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that a plan for the Continuity of Operations/Care was not addressed in the document presented for inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “The shaken baby/AHT Policy has been added to the Employee manual of Policies. The emergency plans have also been updated to include the missing content.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the last documented written evaluation for Staff Person #1 was completed on 4.11.25; for Staff Person #3 on 4.9.25; for Staff Person #4 on 4.11.25 and for Staff Person #5 on 4.10.25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “The director has completed written evaluations for all staff, and staff have signed theirs, and placed in their file.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Upon inspection of the following children's files, it was found that information related to the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was last updated on: Child #1 [6.17.25/due 12.17.25]; Child #2 [missing]; Child #3 [1.15.24/due 7.15.24]; Child #4 [2.23.24/due 8.23.24] and Child #5 [10.3.25/due 4.3.26].

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The child assessments have been completed and copies put in their office files.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)

Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that child records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “The file cabinet was locked and remains locked.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the file for Facility Person #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “2 Written references were completed and placed in the personnel file.”

Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.193(a)

Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that facility person's records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “The file cabinet is now locked.”

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Core safety May 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 1/23/2025 and the previous training was completed on 1/10/2020. Staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 4/8/2025 and the previous training was completed on 02/2/2020. The file for staff person #3 included a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 3/5/2025 and the previous was dated 3/3/2020.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “The updated clearances and mandated reporter training was completed by each of the staff.”

Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)

The facility does not provide a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “The Director has added policies regarding child supervision and primary care groups in the Family Handbook.”

Core safety Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 2/15/2024 and the previous was dated 2/6/2019.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “Staff person #1 completed the Pennsylvania State Police Clearance on 2/15/24.”

Core safety Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

File for staff #2 did not include an updated FBI clearance. Current FBI clearance on file expired 7/30/2019.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “The staff #2 has an appoint scheduled to complete the FBI Fingerprint for the clearance update. As soon as the results are available, it will be placed in the staff persons' file.”

Citation May 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23-10/24/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “The provider has completed a fire drill and system testing on 5/1/24 and 5/28/24.”

Citation May 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

The emergency contact information and the financial agreements on file for children #1-#4 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “The provider reviewed and updated the emergency contact information and contract agreement with the parents during the month of March 2024. It will again be reviewed again in September or when changes occur.”

Core safety Oct 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

It was stated that preschool children are permitted to utilize the restroom that is down the hall from the classroom by themselves and unsupervised by a staff person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2023): “All children are now supervised in the restroom. If no extra teacher is available the entire class goes. All staff are reminded the definition of "supervision." Supervision was again discussed at a staff meeting on 11/7/23.”

Core safety Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The file for staff #1 included a State Police and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police clearance expired 10/3/18. The current FBI clearance expired 10/10/18.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Staff person #1 updated the required documents and was unable to return to work until documents were completed.”

Citation Oct 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

It is stated that young toddlers are being cared for in a school-age classroom that contains toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch and are accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2023): “All children will enter into the toddler 1 room until enough teachers are present to disburse to other rooms. Infants will continue to stay in infant room only. A new staff person was previously hired and training to assist with morning opening routine.”

Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 1/6/23-2/17/23, 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “A fire drill and system testing was conducted on 10/24/23. The next fire drill and system test will be conducted before 11/23/23.”

Core safety May 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The file for staff person #4 included a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 5/2/23 and the previous was dated 2/19/23. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/5/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 5/3/23 and the previous was dated 3/5/18. The file for staff person #7 included a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/3/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 5/2/23 and the previous was dated 2/23/18. Staff person #8 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 5/3/23 and the previous training was completed on 2/5/17. Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. There is no current training on file and the previous training was completed on 7/21/17.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “The director has updated the clearance for staff #4 and #7. Staff #3 has completed the mandated reporter training.”

Core safety May 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

File for staff person #1 did not include a copy of a signed and dated disclosure statement at the time of inspection. (corrected on site)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “Staff #1 signed the disclosure statement and it has been placed in their file.”

Citation May 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)

Child health forms on file for children #1 and #2 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “All parents were notified on 6/1/23 by letter of what is required for health assessments and vaccines. Parents of child #1 and #2 turned in the appropriate paperwork.”

Citation May 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

File for staff #3 does not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment for staff #3 is dated 4/1/21. File for staff #6 does not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment for staff #6 is dated 6/6/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Both staff persons have appointments for 6/29/23. That was the soonest the doctor could schedule. Staff #3 was on workers comp pay until 5/30/23. The doctor refused to schedule the appointment while on the workers comp pay. Staff #6 is a seasonal employee and planning to return 6/12/23.”

Citation May 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21

The facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning. The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “The director has added a continuity of operations plan to the emergency plan and updated the training for the staff and notified parents. A policy has been put in place to identify prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abuse head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

Citation May 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

Files for staff persons #2 - #7 do not include a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “Each staff person has a completed evaluation updated in their file.”

Citation May 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

A Child Service Report to inform family about child's growth and development has not been completed for child #1 since 5/6/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “The child service report has been completed for child #1. The report has been shared with parents and signed. A copy was given to the parent, placed in the child's portfolio, and their file.”

Citation May 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include complete addresses of individuals child may be released to.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “The parent of child #1 completed the addresses for the individuals the child may be released to.”

Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

It was observed in the infant classroom that the first aid kit was missing tape.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2022): “Medical tape was added to first aid kit.”

Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

It was observed in the school age classroom that there were several stacked bins throughout the classroom limiting access to play areas and posing a potential hazard.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2022): “Stacked bins were removed from the classroom and moved into storage.”

Citation May 5, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Facility Person #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment conducted every 24 months after service on file. (see code sheet for DOH). Facility Person #1 had a health assessment dated 7/29/2019 and Facility Person #2 had a health assessment dated 2/27/2020.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “Facility Person #1 and #2 both received updated health assessments and they have been placed in files.”

“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

Violation found Oct 20, 2023 Complaint investigation

2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$47.00	$47.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$47.00	$47.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$46.00	$46.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$44.00	$44.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$42.00	$42.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$39.00	$24.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$39.00	$24.00

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

Capacity 59 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Aug 23, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 9, 2019 · what STARS means

Operator Uriah United Methodist Church

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (717) 486-7543

State certificate # CER-00258321

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Common questions

Has Uriah United Methodist Church had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 13, 2025 (background checks): “Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 1/23/2025 and the previous training was completed on 1/10/2020. Staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Uriah United Methodist Church?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Uriah United Methodist Church’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 9, 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 Uriah United Methodist Church compare with other daycares in Cumberland County?

It is #64 of 96 centers in Cumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Uriah United Methodist Church last inspected?

May 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Uriah United Methodist Church cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for newborn, $47.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $44.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Uriah United Methodist Church?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Uriah 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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