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Otterbein United Methodist Church

356 Vine St, Sunbury, PA 17801
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days

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About Otterbein United Methodist Church

Otterbein United Methodist Church is a child care center in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 84 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Otterbein United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Otterbein United Methodist Church

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
84 children
License number
#CER-00244892
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “1. While conducting the physical site inspection in the outside toddler play area, protruding bolts were present in the fencing of the area. 2. While conducting the physical site inspection in the outside toddler play area, wood slats were missing on the bottom of the porch/step area, creating a hole that the children would be able to get into and under the porch area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “1. In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance (see LIS code sheet). 2. In reviewing of staff files, staff person #2's file did not contain a PA State Police Clearance or Child Abuse Clearance (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file contained updated clearances that were late in obtaining (see LIS code sheet; PA State Police original 6/18/20 update 7/21/25; Child Abuse original 6/23/20 update 7/7/25; FBI original 6/27/20 update 7/25/25; NSOR original 6/24/20 update 8/4/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

  2. May 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the review of the new staff files, staff person #2's file did not contain verification of Emergency Plan training within the first 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During the review of the new staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain a Child Abuse clearance, a FBI clearance, nor a NSOR clearance. During the review of the new staff files, staff person #2's file contained a FBI clearance (dated 11/4/24) and a NSOR clearance (dated 11/8/24) that were late in obtaining (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the review of the new staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2's files contained only 1 written reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #2 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #2's file contained verification of completing a course that was not PQAS approved nor provided by a PQAS approved instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the review of the new staff files, staff person #2's file contained a Health Assessment that was late in obtaining, dated 11/12/24 (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

  3. Sep 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Child #1 was on the changing table to get his diaper changed. Staff member #1 was searching through/messing with the tubs on the side of the changing table that contained the children's diapers and such. Child #1 rolled off the changing table and fell to the floor, suffering a swollen right eye.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  4. Jul 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During review of the staff files, staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3's files did not contain verification of child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During review of the staff files, staff person #3's file did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During review of paperwork, there was documentation of testing of the fire detection devices/smoke alarms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During the review of the children's files, child #1 and child #2's files did not contain updated health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “During the review of the fire drill log, there was no documentation of drills that were held from August 2023 to 6/21/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

  5. Jul 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “During the physical site inspection in the girls' bathroom area, cleaning supplies were observed stored above the children's diapers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “In reviewing of staff files, the file of staff person #1 did not contain an updated PA State Police clearance or an updated FBI clearance. Clearances contained in the file were more than 60 months old (PA State Police clearance dated 5/17/18 and FBI clearance dated 5/23/18).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “In reviewing of staff files, the file for staff person #2 did not contain an updated PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, or FBI clearance. The clearances contained in the file were more than 60 months old (PA State Police clearance dated 7/31/17, Child Abuse clearance dated 7/31/23, and FBI clearance dated 8/3/17).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

  6. Jul 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 and staff person #2, have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics 1-9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 and staff person #5 have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained a NSOR clearance that was dated past the 45 day provisional period and staff person #1 had not been suspended from employment of her child care position until appropriate clearances were obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #2's file contained NSOR and FBI clearances that were dated past the 45 day provisional period and staff person #2 had not been suspended from employment of her child care position until the appropriate clearances were obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the physical site inspection in the preschool outside play area, protruding bolts were observed on the fencing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the physical site inspection in the preschool outside play area, splintering wood was observed on the climber/slide play equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the physical site inspection in the preschool outside play area, peeling paint was observed on the climber/slide play equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “During the physical site inspection, it was noted that the younger and older toddlers were not taken outside and staff confirmed that the children are not being taken outside daily.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics including Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 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 Otterbein United Methodist Church

Is Otterbein United Methodist Church licensed?

Yes. Otterbein United Methodist Church is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Otterbein United Methodist Church last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Otterbein United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Otterbein United Methodist Church care for?

84, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Otterbein United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Otterbein United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Otterbein United Methodist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 286-7651 to ask.

What is Otterbein United Methodist Church's phone number?

(570) 286-7651.

Where is Otterbein United Methodist Church?

356 Vine St, Sunbury, PA 17801. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Korner Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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