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Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC
Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC is a child care center in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-Centered) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1975 (Wee Friends Preschool) |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244281
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 8, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A backpack containing a first aid kit was observed on the toddler playground in an area accessible to the toddlers using the space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) A backpack containing a first aid kit was observed in the gym in an area accessible to the children using the space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide documentation of current general liability insurance policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.75(d) On excursions
“The first aid kit that the school-age group takes on excursions did not contain a bottle of water. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“A toilet for the school-age children had signs of not being cleaned daily. The toilet bowl included a ring of pink bacterial residue.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement on file for child #6 was not signed by the parent. The agreements on file for children #7, #8, and #9 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for child #6 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements on file for children #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for child #5 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and also did not include addresses for 2 of the listed release persons. The emergency contact information on file for child #7 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The health assessments on file for child #1 (infant) were dated in December of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in July of 2025. The health assessments on file for child #4 were dated in June of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in June of 2025. The child was a young toddler at the time of the lapse. The health assessments on file for child #5 (preschooler) were dated in January of 2023 and subsequently more than 12 months later in August of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“An inhaler was on site for child #2. The medication was loose in a bag and did not include written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine, or a prescription label. An epi pen was on site for child #3. The medication was loose in a bag and did not include written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine, or a prescription label.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Two inhalers were on site for child #2. The facility only had a completed medication log on file for one of the two inhalers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessments on file for staff person #2 were dated July of 2023 and more than 24 months later in August of 2025. The health assessments on file for staff person #3 were date in August of 2022 and more than 24 months later in September of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #10 were date in January of 2023 and more than 24 months later in February of 2025. The health assessments on file for staff person #15 were date in September of 2022 and more than 24 months later in July of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for staff person #7 did not include results of an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule had not been obtained for infant child #1”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The agreement on file for child #1 was signed/dated by the parent in November of 2024, and subsequently more than 6 months later in July of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The NSOR certificate on file for staff person #4 was more than 60 months old (dated 7/23/2020) and was no longer valid. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The NSOR certificate on file for staff person #5 was more than 60 months old (dated 11/6/2019) and was no longer valid. The NSOR certificates on file for staff person #6 were dated 11/6/2019, and subsequently more than 60months later on 2/24/25. The staff person worked in a child care position without a valid NSOR on file. The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #6 were dated 2/14/2020, and subsequently more than 60 months later on 8/5/25. The staff person worked in a child care position without a valid mandated reporter training on file. The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #7 were dated 3/6/2020, and subsequently more than 60 months later on 7/23/25. The staff person worked in a child care position without a valid mandated reporter training on file. The disclosure on file for staff person #9 was not witnessed by a representative of the legal entity. According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, when staff person #9 began working with children at the facility the staff record did not contain a completed NSOR certificate as required under the CPSL. The NSOR was dated 30 days after the staff person's first day working in a child care position. The NSOR certificates on file for staff person #10 were dated 1/15/2020 and subsequently more than 60months later on 2/3/25. The staff person worked in a child care position without a valid NSOR on file. The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #10 were dated 6/9/2020, and subsequently more than 60 months later on 7/23/25. The staff person worked in a child care position without a valid mandated reporter training on file. Staff person #14 worked with expired clearances on file. The state police clearance expired 1/2/2025 and was not updated until 2/20/25. The child abuse clearance expired 2/12/2025 and was not updated until 3/1/25. The FBI clearance expired 2/4/2025 and was not updated until 3/5/25. The NSOR certificate expired 11/6/19 and was not updated until 2/26/25. The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #14 were dated 1/10/2020, and subsequently more than 60 months later on 7/30/25. The staff person worked in a child care position without a valid mandated reporter training on file. The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #16 were dated 1/22/2020, and subsequently more than 60 months later on 8/1/25. The staff person worked in a child care position without a valid mandated reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The record for staff person #11 did not include documentation of 12 clock hours of annual child care training for the previous training year (6/2024-6/2025). The record for staff person #12 did not include documentation of 12 clock hours of annual child care training for the previous training year (6/2024-6/2025). Annual training hours have since been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 completed the required health and safety trainings (listed in subsections f1-9) 105 days after their date of hire. Staff person #13 completed pediatric first aid and CPR (listed in subsection f10) 172 days after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Fire safety trainings on file for staff person #8 were dated in June of 2024, and subsequently more than 12 months later in August of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The previous pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for staff person #15 expired at the end of January 2025. An updated training was not completed until February 20, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“A bag of rock salt was observed on the toddler playground in an area accessible to the toddlers using the space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Toxic cleaning products were observed underneath the bathroom sink in the children's bathroom in the daycare building. (CORRECTED ON SITE) A toxic plant (pokeweed) was observed growing on the toddler playground in an area accessible to the toddlers using the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
Jan 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 8/1/24 to 9/2/24, 10/1/24 to 11/1/24 to 12/2/24 to 1/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“The operator did not telephone notice the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of a child receiving emergency room treatment. An email was sent in-lieu of a phone call.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills have not been completed at least every 60 days. Fire drills were completed on 8/1/24, 61 days later on 10/1/24, and then 62 days later on 12/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
Jan 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 8/1/24 to 9/2/24, 10/1/24 to 11/1/24 to 12/2/24 to 1/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“The operator did not telephone notice the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of a child receiving emergency room treatment. An email was sent in-lieu of a phone call.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills have not been completed at least every 60 days. Fire drills were completed on 8/1/24, 61 days later on 10/1/24, and then 62 days later on 12/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
- Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person 11 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Forms were on file that outlined the work she did, but did not attest to her suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most recent health assessment on file for staff person 10 was more than 24 months old, and no longer valid. The updated health assessment on file for staff person 14 was not updated timely. The health assessments on file were dated in February of 2022 and then more than 24 months later in March of 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The facility did not have medication logs on file for three medications that were on site in the CLASP space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.133(1) Original container
“Benadryl tablets were observed in loose blister packs. The box/original container was not on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Updated health reports were not obtained timely during the past year for children 1 and 3. Child 1 - Health reports were dated 12/2022 and subsequently more than 6 months later in October of 2023. The child was a young toddler at the time of the lapse. Child 3 - Health reports were dated 9/2022 and subsequently more than 6 months later in 9/2023. The child was a young toddler at the time of the lapse.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the CLASP space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Children 1, 3, and 4 - Child service reports had been completed in June of 2023, and then subsequently more than 6 months later in May of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.75(b)/3270.133(4) Inaccessible to children/Locked
“The backpack containing the first aid kit and medications (an EPI pen, an inhaler, and benadryl) was observed on a table in an area accessible to the school age children in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by the phone in the CLASP room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A boxwood shrub was observed within reach of the outdoor preschool/school age child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person 9 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10-22-2018. The records for staff persons 11, 15, and 17 included PDE FBI clearances in-lieu of the required DHS FBI clearances. Staff person 12 began working in a child care position without a complete child abuse clearance on file. (CORRECTED) Staff person 16 began working in a child care position without a complete child abuse clearance on file. The clearance was obtained 3 days after start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff persons 2 and 8 each completed fire safety training in October of 2022 and then subsequently more than 12 months later in November of 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff persons 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 14 received emergency plan training in June of 2023 and then subsequently more than 12 months later in July of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #9 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #9 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/22/2018. The record for staff person 13 did not include the required 1-hour Pennsylvania Health and safety training update.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated
“Emergency contact forms located in the toddler, preschool, infant, and CLASP rooms were past due for updates (parent signatures more than 6 months old).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Apr 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Two bottles of hand sanitizer were observed in areas accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“31 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection systems on 3/1/24 and subsequently 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Aug 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information on file for child 2 was incomplete. The record did not include the address of the child's Physican, nor the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“The emergency contact information on file for children 2 and 3 were past due for updates. The most recent parent signatures were more than 6 months old (1/23/23 and 12/22).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for child 1 was not updated in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record did not contain documentation of the immunizations given at 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and Training
“Staff persons 1 and 2 are seasonal staff and have been employed for more than 90 days. Their pediatric first aid and CPR trainings expired and were not updated prior to returning for the summer employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
Aug 11, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“An outdoor Step 2 Skyward Summit climber was not embedded over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as required by the manufacturer's instructors.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for children 1 and 3 were incomplete. (CORRECTED ON SITE) -Child 1, did not include address for listed release person -Child 3, did not include enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for child 2 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, and also did not include any exemption notes. An annual influenza vaccine from the previous year was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The initial health assessment and TB test results on file for staff person 2 were dated more than 12 months prior to start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The carpet in the school-age space has significant staining that is not coming up during routine cleanings/shampooing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated
“Some of the emergency contact forms present in the school-age space had not been updated during the previous six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Electrical outlets in both of the school-age bathrooms off the gym/main lobby were not covered. Five year old children use the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“11 younger and older toddlers were observed in a room measured for 8 children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person 2 had volunteer clearances on file in-lieu of employment clearances for a period of 11 calendar days. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The FBI clearance on file for staff person 7 expired 10/24/21, and the updated clearance was not obtained until 8/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff persons 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the trash can in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC
Is Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC licensed?
Yes. Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 806-2163 to ask.
What is Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC's phone number?
(717) 806-2163.
Where is Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC?
1392 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA 17566. The nearest other daycare we list is Sara Astheimer, 1.9 miles away.