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278 Gerald St, State College, PA
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Burnham United Methodist Church PS is a group home daycare in Burnham, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Burnham United Methodist Church PS has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 38 rules in all · 34 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the inspection, the posted certificate of compliance expired 9/1/25. An updated certificate had not been posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“During the inspection, there was no fire detection device in the kitchen/back of lunchroom area. The alarms in the front of the facility could not be heard with the doors closed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection, the emergency contact information and the financial agreement had not been updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1 and Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the inspection, the file for Child #1 and Child #2 were reviewed and did not contain the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development. The provider indicated that this document was not being provided for any of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1, #2 and #4 contained certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that expired May 31, 2026, and had not been renewed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained a NSOR certificate and Mandated Reporter training that had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, the metal partition sectioning off the infant area was observed to be falling/leaning into the infant area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, peeling paint was observed over the radiator by the sink and a large area to the left of the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, 6/15/21 was the last documentation on file showing that the emergency plan had not been reviewed/updated by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #4 contained an updated health assessment dated 6/9/26 which was conducted more than 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 5/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection, the file did not contain documentation of annual emergency plan training for Staff #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, the operator had not currently nor previously sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3280.51 Maximum Number of Children
“During a verification visit on 8/20/25, 20 children were observed in care. The director reported that 7 of the children in care were related to staff, resulting in the facility having 13 unrelated children in care at one time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3280.24(b) Post the inspection summary
“The Inspection Summary from the previous inspection was observed to be missing from the parent board. Inspection Summary was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“When asked to identify assigned groups of children, all staff were able to list a group of children. However, 20 children were observed in care and staff accounted for 17 children in their assigned groups. Leaving 3 children unassigned to a specific staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A child eloped from the facility and was unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the women's bathroom, floor molding was observed to be peeling off of the wall and laying on the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.75(c) Has all items
“Soap was observed to be missing from the First Aide Kit.”
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Facility Emergency Plan on file did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff #4 did not have a TB screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff #2 did not have health and safety training on file at the time of inspection. Health and safety training was completed on 6/24/25, which was not done within 90 days of hire. Staff #4 did not have completed health and safety training on file. The 1 hour update was on file but the additional training was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the back room, 3 bottles of Isopropyl Alcohol were observed within reach of school age children in care in the same room. Corrected on site by moving the bottles. In the women's bathroom used by children, an unsecure cabinet under the sink was observed to contain Febreeze, Scrubbing Bubbles, Clorox Bleach, and glass cleaner, all of which contained a label that read "keep out of reach of children". During a follow up visit on 8/20/25, toxics listed above were observed to be inaccessible, however, a pack of Pathos II Sanitation Wipes were observed to be located in the childcare space accessible to children.”
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Fire detection testing was documented as completed on 1/3/25 and again on 2/3/25, 4/1/25 and again on 5/6/25, and did not contain a testing date for June. All dates listed above were not completed within 30 days. During a follow up visit on 8/20/25, fire detection testing had not been documented as completed since 5/6/25”
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #4 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“In the backroom, a transportation plan was observed to be missing in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“Children were observed to be in care in the backroom, however, there were no Emergency contact forms present in the room with children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the women's bathroom, paint was observed to be peeling around the floor trim that had peeled off.”
3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“Facility Emergency Plan on file did not contain a plan for continuity of operations in the event an emergency has occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2025
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f) Age and training/Age and training
“Staff #4 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file. Staff #4 must be supervised by a qualified staff around children until Pediatric CPR/First Aide/CPR is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had mandated reporter training completed on 5/17/20 and updated 6/26/25, which is greater than 60 months. Staff #2 had a state police clearance dated 6/9/25, which was not completed within 45 days of hire. In addition, staff #2 did not have a complete disclosure statement on file at the time of inspection. Disclosure statement has been completed. Staff #3 did not have a complete disclosure statement on file at the time of inspection. Disclosure statement for staff #3 is now completed and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, there was no record of an emergency drill completed within the past 12 months. Emergency drill was completed on 6/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A child eloped from the facility and was unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the women's bathroom, floor molding was observed to be peeling off of the wall and laying on the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.75(c) Has all items
“Soap was observed to be missing from the First Aide Kit.”
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Facility Emergency Plan on file did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff #4 did not have a TB screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff #2 did not have health and safety training on file at the time of inspection. Health and safety training was completed on 6/24/25, which was not done within 90 days of hire. Staff #4 did not have completed health and safety training on file. The 1 hour update was on file but the additional training was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the back room, 3 bottles of Isopropyl Alcohol were observed within reach of school age children in care in the same room. Corrected on site by moving the bottles. In the women's bathroom used by children, an unsecure cabinet under the sink was observed to contain Febreeze, Scrubbing Bubbles, Clorox Bleach, and glass cleaner, all of which contained a label that read "keep out of reach of children". During a follow up visit on 8/20/25, toxics listed above were observed to be inaccessible, however, a pack of Pathos II Sanitation Wipes were observed to be located in the childcare space accessible to children.”
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Fire detection testing was documented as completed on 1/3/25 and again on 2/3/25, 4/1/25 and again on 5/6/25, and did not contain a testing date for June. All dates listed above were not completed within 30 days. During a follow up visit on 8/20/25, fire detection testing had not been documented as completed since 5/6/25”
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #4 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“In the backroom, a transportation plan was observed to be missing in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“Children were observed to be in care in the backroom, however, there were no Emergency contact forms present in the room with children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the women's bathroom, paint was observed to be peeling around the floor trim that had peeled off.”
3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“Facility Emergency Plan on file did not contain a plan for continuity of operations in the event an emergency has occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2025
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f) Age and training/Age and training
“Staff #4 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file. Staff #4 must be supervised by a qualified staff around children until Pediatric CPR/First Aide/CPR is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had mandated reporter training completed on 5/17/20 and updated 6/26/25, which is greater than 60 months. Staff #2 had a state police clearance dated 6/9/25, which was not completed within 45 days of hire. In addition, staff #2 did not have a complete disclosure statement on file at the time of inspection. Disclosure statement has been completed. Staff #3 did not have a complete disclosure statement on file at the time of inspection. Disclosure statement for staff #3 is now completed and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, there was no record of an emergency drill completed within the past 12 months. Emergency drill was completed on 6/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Fire detection testing was observed to be completed greater than 30 days on the following occasion: 4/17/24-5/22/24”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3280.182(1) Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #4 did not have a completed health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3280.102(e)/3280.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects
“In a mixed age group of Older Toddlers and Preschool aged children, children were observed playing with water beads. A young Toddler was observed to grab a handful of water beads.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 did not have a completed NSOR on file. Staff #1 may not be on facility premises until clearance is obtained and on file. .”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was missing a complete address for the persons to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“4 staff and 13 children were observed in care. Staff did not have children assigned to them in a specific group when asked to identify their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3280.103/3280.108(a) Small Toys and Objects/Clean, good repair, proper size
“Two small blue couches were observed to be ripped and in disrepair with exposed foam accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“Record for Staff #4 was observed to not contain documentation of completion of the 1 hour health and safety training update required by federal law.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“Record for Staff #2 did not contain evidence of emergency plan training at time of hire (03/13/2023) but instead 05/19/2023, corrected by time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3280.31(e) Age and training
“Record for staff #1 was observed to not contain documentation of 12 hours of annual training (8.5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #3 was hired 02/27/2023, but did not send for the NSOR until 05/24/2023, and did not have the result on file at time of inspection on 06/26/2023. Staff #5 record did not contain documentation of NSOR being requested at time of hire. Staff #5 had a signed disclosure statement, but it was undated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Fee agreement for Child #1 did not specify release persons as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Record (fee agreement) of Child #1 did not contain the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Record for Child #1 did not contain the address of the child's primary source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Records for Children #1 and #3 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address. Records for Children #1 and #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of the authorized release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Records for Children #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of current influenza vaccinations or written parental exemption. Child #3 shot record was observed to be behind schedule according the ACIP schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff #3 was hired on 02/27/2023 but did not have a health assessment on file until 05/04/2023, and the TB test was read 05/04/2023. This is corrected, but in violation at time of inspection. Staff #4 health assessment was observed to be expired at time of inspection on 06/26/2023 with a health assessment scheduled for 07/27/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3280.192(5) Two written references
“Record for Staff #5 contained only one reference of the two required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.131(a) Health Information
“Record for Child #3 was observed to contain a vaccination record but no initial health assessment, with an enrollment date of 03/01/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.115(b)(1) Water Activity
“At time of inspection, facility children were observed outside wading with the ratio of 4:16 with a young toddler, older toddlers and multiple preschoolers present. No arrangement of primary care groups allowed that count to meet swimming ratios. Children were well supervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“A tube of diaper cream (desitin) was located in plain view on the floor in a bag accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3280.192(5) Two written references
“Staff files were reviewed, staff person #1 did not have 2 non-family written references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2022
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“The operator did not test the fire system every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff files were reviewed, staff person #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file.”
3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff files were reviewed, staff person #2 does not have an initial health assessment including a TB test by the Mantoux method and the results on file.”
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.131(d)(5) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record
“Children's files were reviewed, children #1 and #2 did not have have updated health assessment including immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3280.131(b)(1)/3280.131(d)(5) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Immunization record
“Children's files were reviewed, child #3 did not have a current health assessment including immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3280.106 Refrigerator
“The facility did not have operable thermometers in the refrigerators.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“The operator did not have a copy of the current general liability insurance policy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“The facility did not have a shaken baby/abusive head trauma policy posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“The operator did not maintain the receipt for the fire alarm system”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff files were reviewed, staff person #did not complete the mandated pre-service training within the mandated 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3280.131(a) Health Information
“Children's files were reviewed, child #4 did not have an initial health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Children's files were reviewed, child #1 did not have an updated emergency contact/parental consent or an updated financial agreement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Burnham United Methodist Church PS is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 34 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 248-2682 to ask.
(717) 248-2682.
Burnham, PA 17009. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.