Village of FPC
408 Liberty St, California, PA
5.0· 8 reviews
Grace Methodist Church
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church is a child care center in Coal Center, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3–12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Curriculum | Abeka and Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Professionally certified staff |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus transportation through the Charleroi and California School Districts) |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Grace Methodist Church
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245915
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The current NSOR certificates for staff #1 and staff #2 are dated 11/8/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR certificates for staff #1 and staff #2 that are dated 11/6/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire-detection system testing exceeded 30 days between 3/24/25 and 4/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The time between the previous and current Child Abuse clearances for staff #1 exceeds 60 months. The previous clearance is dated 3/20/19 and the current one is dated 4/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include information on the child's disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
Oct 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 1/13/23 - 2/13/23 (31 Days), 3/13/23 - 4/13/23 (31 Days), 5/12/23 - 6/12/23 (31 Days).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child file for Child #1 contained a current child service report dated 5/10/23 which was not completed using one of the approved developmental assessment tools.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“In Room 4/PreK Room, at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #1 and 10 preschool age children were observed. During the assessment of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named responsibility for 7 preschool age children thus leaving 3 preschool age children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the other 3 children, Staff person #1 stated that Staff person #2, who took one preschool age child to use the restroom, was responsible for the 3 remaining children. After this certification rep. explained the regulation and expectation to Staff person #1, Staff person #1 subsequently identified and named responsibility for all 10 preschool age children. Shortly thereafter Staff person #2 returned to the room and identified responsibility for the 3 unaccounted for children as well as the one child whom they were assisting in the restroom with allowing for all children to be accounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
Oct 12, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Room #3 (PS Room) the teachers desk was observed to contain four adult scissors, two claw stapler removers, and staples inside the top right desk drawer which was unlocked thus making those items accessible to children in care. A stapler was also observed on top of the teachers desk accessible to children in care. In Room #4, a stapler was observed inside the top left drawer of the desk which was unlocked making the stapler accessible to the children in care. A pair of adult scissors was observed inside the top drawer of an unlocked 3 drawer filing cabinet thus making the scissors accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #2, was observed to not contain documentation of an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment (See IS CODE SHEET). An initial health report dated 9/2/22 is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked a date with the parents signature following their review. The child file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the parents signature and date following their review.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The staff file for Staff person #3 contained 4 of 12 clock hours of childcare training completed for 12/19/20 - 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #1 lacked a flu shot for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child [See IS CODE SHEET], was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/28/22 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 3/5/21 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan. The facility also lacked a handwritten policy and procedure identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Fire safety - 1 yr./Transcript, diploma and letters
“The staff file for Staff person #1 through #5 lacked proper documentation of having participated in fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
Oct 7, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“The PreK room contained an inhaler that was not labeled with a specific child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021
3270.66(b) Original container
“There were unlabeled bottles in the PreK room that staff identified as bleach water solution.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff file #1, contained copies of completion of mandated reporter trainings dated 1/29/15 and 7/13/20 which was more than the 60 months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility lacked an accident file that contains copies of all accident and injury reports at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #1 lacked documentation of the influenza vaccination administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Methodist Church
Is Grace Methodist Church licensed?
Yes. Grace Methodist Church is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Grace Methodist Church last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Grace Methodist Church care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Grace Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Methodist Church'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 Grace Methodist Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 330-5123 to ask.
What is Grace Methodist Church's phone number?
(724) 330-5123.
Where is Grace Methodist Church?
420 California Dr, Coal Center, PA 15423. The nearest other daycare we list is KIDDOS Center for Learning, 2.9 miles away.