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Children's Christian Center

170 St Paul Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days

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About Children's Christian Center

Children's Christian Center is a child care center in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
CurriculumFunnydaffer Education
StaffTeachers attend professional development training
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (brightwheel)
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Children's Christian Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
96 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245431
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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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  1. May 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A review of the facility's camera footage shows staff person #1, grab child #1 by one arm and lift them up into the air from a pile of children on the floor, and place child #1 back down on the floor in a different location all while being suspended by one arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

  2. Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The facility was observed to have a blue toy couch in room B-15 that was torn on the arm rest, and a blue toy chair in room B-3 that the seat repair was damaged and failing to conceal the tear.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The File for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a valid certificate in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, however the National CPR Foundation is not a PQAS certified trainer or program.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

  3. Aug 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(e) Contact when ended/Letter to parents

      “The facility was observed to have a letter explaining the emergency procedures that is provided to each child's parent. However, the letter failed to include a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and provide instruction as to how to safely reunite with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents

      “The facility was observed to have provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures to each child's parent. However, the letter failed to include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility was observed to have a written policy and procedures for preventing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. However, the written plan did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, nor did they address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “The facility was observed to have a prescription of Epinephrine in Room B15 for child #2 but lacked written consent for administration of the medication from the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility was observed to lack documentation of an emergency drill conducted annually. As evidenced by documentation of a drill occurring in April of 2023 but no drill in 2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

  4. Aug 17, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A clear plastic spray bottle that contained a clear liquid, identified as bleach water, but did not possess a label identifying the contents, was observed on the counter In the Facility's Pre-School classroom (B-4).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “The door used to enter and exit classroom B-2 was observed to lack a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass at the bottom of the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The facility was observed to have a clear bin filled with toy doctor tools, and the bin was cracked creating a pinch point.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191/3270.192(1) Individual Records/Name, address, and phone

      “The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify and prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The facility did not have any of the required documents for Facility person #1, a volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “The facility did not have an individual record for facility person #1, a volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

  5. Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 30, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “Doors entering the facility and classroom B2 & B4 were observed to lack a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and health and safety Training. Staff persons #2, and #3 have not completed the following required per-service training within 90 days of their Date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Classroom B4 was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover on an outlet that was situated under the window, behind the play kitchen sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Record files for staff person #1, and #2 were observed to lack two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The child files for child #3, #4 & #5, were observed to lack an Emergency Contact form that contained the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The child files for child #2, and #3 were observed to lack and Emergency Contact form that included health insurance coverage and policy number or medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The child files for child #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5 was observed to contain an original agreement with no evidence that the parent received an original agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A toy lawnmower in the small outdoor play area was observed to have broken and/cracked plastic areas causing sharp edges and pinch and crush points. 20 magna tiles in Room B2 were observed to be broken/cracked. A rectangular wooden block in B4 was observed to have broken/splintering edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The diaper changing table, and the urinal in classroom B4 were observed to lack posted handwashing signs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The child files for Children #1, #2, #3, & #4 were observed to lack an initial health report obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

  7. Jun 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(e) Locked or inaccessible/Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “Observed diaper cream labeled keep out of the reach of children accessible in a low cubby in the preschool room. Observed shaving cream labeled keep out of the reach of children, with the arts and craft supplies in the preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #1 contained a CPSL required disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed a fence post in the outdoor play area which was missing a post cap. Observed a detached piece of aluminum siding below a window in the outdoor play area. Observed ceiling vents which needed to be cleaned in the preschool bathroom, the older toddler room, and the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Children's Christian Center

Is Children's Christian Center licensed?

Yes. Children's Christian Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Children's Christian Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Christian Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.

How many children can Children's Christian Center care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Children's Christian Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Children's Christian Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Christian Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 267-1754 to ask.

What is Children's Christian Center's phone number?

(717) 267-1754.

Where is Children's Christian Center?

170 St Paul Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201. The nearest other daycare we list is Chambersburg YMCA at Corpus Christi, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).