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1538 Commerce Ave, Carlisle, PA
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Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center is a child care center in Newville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 162 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 162 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 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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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the required tests of the facility smoke alarm system exceeded the maximum 30-days between tests on the following date ranges: 5.1.25 - 6.2.25 [32days]; 7.1.25 - 8.21.25 [51days]; 8.21.25 - 9.23.25 [33days]; 10.17.25 - 11.26.25 [40days]; 12.22.25 - 1.23.26 [32days]; 1.23.26 - 2.25.26 [33days].”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that detailed accommodations for toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions were not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“Upon inspection of each childcare space at the facility, it was found that that heating system hot water pipes and radiator units exceeded 110 degrees in the downstairs classrooms [right side]. The radiator units ranged in temperature from 100 F - 115 F and the unprotected hot water pipes ranged in temperature from 115 F - 135 F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that a plan for the Continuity of Operations was not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Upon inspection of the outdoor play equipment, it was found that one plastic piece of equipment was broken and presenting potential sharp/rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Upon inspection of the outdoor play space, it was found that embedded equipment was present. Measurements of the loose fill under that equipment [impact areas] ranged from 2' - 6' in depth.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Owl room, the wallpaper located on left hand side of the room by the air conditioner is peeling off of the wall. The walls on the right-hand side of the of the room and outside of the director's office has areas where there are damaged areas of plaster and missing spots of paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information form on file for child #1 does not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 12:00 noon on 8/8/2023, Staff person #1 lined 6 preschool aged children up at the gate to the fence in playground to go inside. Staff and children had to go around a construction vehicle to go inside. Staff did not complete name to face check name prior to entering the center and entering the classroom. It was discovered child #1 was missing as the children and staff #1 were getting ready for lunch. Child #1 was found hiding on the playground. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approx. 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 12:00 noon on 8/8/2023, Staff person #1 lined 6 preschool aged children up at the gate to the fence in playground to go inside. Staff and children had to go around a construction vehicle to go inside. Staff did not complete name to face check name prior to entering the center and entering the classroom. It was discovered child #1 was missing as the children and staff #1 were getting ready for lunch. Child #1 was found hiding on the playground. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approx. 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed bleach water bottles accessible to children in preschool child care space. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“Observed production of food items to be sold unrelated to child care while children were in care in the space.in the gross motor space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“No schedule of daily activities was posted in preschool child care space. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer marked, "Keep out of Reach of Children" accessible to children in preschool age child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“Child 1 had a health report that was not signed by a doctor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a soiled toy fire truck and soiled LEGO in older toddler child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Newville Church of the Brethren Daycare Center 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 March 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
162, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 776-3373 to ask.
(717) 776-3373.
16a Carlisle Rd, Newville, PA 17241. The nearest other daycare we list is Bulldog Prep Academy, 0.4 miles away.