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Russell United Methodist Church Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Russell United Methodist Church Day Care
Russell United Methodist Church Day Care is a child care center in Russell, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 81 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 rules across 7 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
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Russell United Methodist Church Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 81 children
- License number
- #CER-00245205
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 72 rules in all · 71 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 17
- Safety and hazards 16
- Supervision and ratios 14
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Background checks 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #2 is lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 6/30/2020 and 7/1/2025. The file for staff person #3 contains current child abuse clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 4/27/2021 and 6/4/2026; contains current criminal history clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 4/27/2021 and 5/28/26, contains current FBI clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 4/29/2021 and 6/1/2026 and contains current NSOR verification obtained greater than 60 months after the previous verification as evidenced by verifications dated 5/11/2021 and 6/3/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff persons #1, #3 and #4 are lacking written evaluations completed during the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #4 contains initial fire safety training completed greater than 12 months after initial hire date. The file for staff person #3 contains current fire safety training completed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff persons #1, #3 and #4 contain current emergency plan training completed greater than 12 months after the previous. training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed in the school age classroom a Kalanchoe plant accessible to children. The kalanchoe plant is on the list of plants toxic to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #3 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 moths after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments dated 2/21/2024 and 6/1/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility fire alarm test log identifies alarm tests conducted on 4/2/2026 and 5/4/2026 therefor exceeding 30 days between alarm tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of annual child care training completed during the year 8/2024 to 8/2025.Staff #3 has since completed additional 6 hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2 serving as an assistant group supervisor contains a high school transcript that lacks any indication of a graduation date,”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Aug 5, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Toddler One's room observed Tylenol with an expiration date of 1/2025 and Gas Drops with an expiration date of 5/2025. Observed in the school aged room an EpiPen with an expiration date of 7/8/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the preschool room plastic Magna Blocks with cracked corners.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm test log showed tests exceeded 30 days between tests from 6/12/2025 to 7/14/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 is lacking documentation of 12 annual training hours during the year 12/2023 to 12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #1 is lacking an annual review completed by the director within one year from hire date. The file does contain a current review. The file for staff person #2 is lacking an annual review completed during the previous 12-month period. The only review on file is dated 3/20/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 contains an NSOR verification that expired 11/6/204 and is lacking a current NSOR verification as required to work in child care under CPSL. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking a completed FBI clearance and has exceeded the 45 day provisional hire period. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement that is not dated and therefore is not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #2is lacking documentation of fire safty training completed during the previous 12 month period. The most recent training was completed 1/31/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“According to facility documentation the last emergency drill was conducted 2/2024, exceeding 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #4 contains only one of the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than the previous health assessment as evidenced by assessments on file dated 5/9/2023 and 7/2/2025. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children #1 and #2 contain emergency contact forms that are lacking addresses and phone numbers for the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/7/25: On 12/16/24 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned responsibility for supervising 11 preschoolers, including Child #1 who left the classroom and walked out of the facility. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 were aware the child had left until 8:30am. At approximately 8:12am, video footage taken at the facility displayed Child #1 leaving the facility alone. At 8:15am, a community member located the child walking 1 mile away from the facility. The community member immediately contacted local authorities. At 9:00am the police took custody of Child #1. According to staff statements, after realizing the child was missing, they searched the premises and called the child's family. At 9:30am, a missing child report was called in by the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log identified that the most recent fire drills were conducted on 9/20/2024 and 11/21/2024, exceeding 60 days between drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 contains only 6.5.hours of training during the year 8/2023 to 8/2024. The file for staff person #4 contains only 5.5 hours of training during the year 5/2023 to 5/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The last notification submitted to local traffic safety authorities was submitted greater than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2, hire dates (see IS code sheet), contain disclosure statements with signatures that were not witnessed and therefor are not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #3, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking valid documentation of education to qualify for the position in which she is serving. Staff #3 may serve as an aide until documentation of AGS qualifications is obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff persons #3, #4 and #5 are lacking written evaluations completed in the past 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer labeled 'keep out of reach of children' on the teacher's desk in the Purple PS/SA room and accessible to children in care. Observed a pothos plant accessible to children in the Preschool Classroom. Pothos is on the list of plants toxic to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed a pothos plant in the Preschool Classroom. Pothos is on the list of plants toxic to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Purple PS/SA room is lacking adhesive bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed in the Preschool classroom one of the 3 doors that exit into the hallway was blocked by a toy shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the facility play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1-#5 contain financial agreements and emergency contact information that has not been reviewed an updated during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for children #2,#3 and #4, all older toddler and preschool age, are lacking health reports completed during the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #5 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24-month period. The file for staff person #3 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #1 is lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm test log identified that the alarm was tested 10/21/2024 and 11/21/2024, exceeding 30 days between tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 12/16/24 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned responsibility for supervising 11 preschoolers, including Child #1 who left the classroom and walked out of the facility. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 were aware the child had left until 8:30am. At approximately 8:12am, video footage taken at the facility displayed Child #1 leaving the facility alone. At 8:15am, a community member located the child walking 1 mile away from the facility. The community member immediately contacted local authorities. At 9:00am the police took custody of Child #1. According to staff statements, after realizing the child was missing, they searched the premises and called the child's family. At 9:30am, a missing child report was called in by the childcare facility.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/16/24 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned responsibility for supervising 11 preschoolers, including Child #1 who left the classroom and walked out of the facility. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 were aware the child had left until 8:30am. At approximately 8:12am, video footage taken at the facility displayed Child #1 leaving the facility alone. At 8:15am, a community member located the child walking 1 mile away from the facility. The community member immediately contacted local authorities. At 9:00am the police took custody of Child #1. According to staff statements, after realizing the child was missing, they searched the premises and called the child's family. At 9:30am, a missing child report was called in by the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/16/24 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned responsibility for supervising 11 preschoolers, including Child #1 who left the classroom and walked out of the facility. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 were aware the child had left until 8:30am. At approximately 8:12am, video footage taken at the facility displayed Child #1 leaving the facility alone. At 8:15am, a community member located the child walking 1 mile away from the facility. The community member immediately contacted local authorities. At 9:00am the police took custody of Child #1. According to staff statements, after realizing the child was missing, they searched the premises and called the child's family. At 9:30am, a missing child report was called in by the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/16/24 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned responsibility for supervising 11 preschoolers, including Child #1 who left the classroom and walked out of the facility. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 were aware the child had left until 8:30am. At approximately 8:12am, video footage taken at the facility displayed Child #1 leaving the facility alone. At 8:15am, a community member located the child walking 1 mile away from the facility. The community member immediately contacted local authorities. At 9:00am the police took custody of Child #1. According to staff statements, after realizing the child was missing, they searched the premises and called the child's family. At 9:30am, a missing child report was called in by the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 12/16/24 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned responsibility for supervising 11 preschoolers, including Child #1 who left the classroom and walked out of the facility. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 were aware the child had left until 8:30am. At approximately 8:12am, video footage taken at the facility displayed Child #1 leaving the facility alone. At 8:15am, a community member located the child walking 1 mile away from the facility. The community member immediately contacted local authorities. At 9:00am the police took custody of Child #1. According to staff statements, after realizing the child was missing, they searched the premises and called the child's family. At 9:30am, a missing child report was called in by the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/16/24 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned responsibility for supervising 11 preschoolers, including Child #1 who left the classroom and walked out of the facility. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 were aware the child had left until 8:30am. At approximately 8:12am, video footage taken at the facility displayed Child #1 leaving the facility alone. At 8:15am, a community member located the child walking 1 mile away from the facility. The community member immediately contacted local authorities. At 9:00am the police took custody of Child #1. According to staff statements, after realizing the child was missing, they searched the premises and called the child's family. At 9:30am, a missing child report was called in by the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 12/16/24 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned responsibility for supervising 11 preschoolers, including Child #1 who left the classroom and walked out of the facility. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 were aware the child had left until 8:30am. At approximately 8:12am, video footage taken at the facility displayed Child #1 leaving the facility alone. At 8:15am, a community member located the child walking 1 mile away from the facility. The community member immediately contacted local authorities. At 9:00am the police took custody of Child #1. According to staff statements, after realizing the child was missing, they searched the premises and called the child's family. At 9:30am, a missing child report was called in by the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
Nov 5, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the medication box in the Older Toddler Room observed Equate Pain Reliever to be lacking the name of the child for whom it was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log, fire drills exceeded 60 days from 3/20/24-5/21/24 and 7/19/24-9/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in the Older Toddler Room 3 bottles of disinfectant spray to be stored on top of the refrigerator in which food is stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Observed in the Infant Room which is located above the ground floor a window that was not restricted from opening more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present on the playground with the 7 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Two pack n plays identified by staff as infant rest equipment were not labeled with the names of the children using them.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed in the toddler bathroom an open basket containing plastic trash bags on the toilet tank accessible to children who still place objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 are lacking documentation of emergency plan training during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“A first aid kit was not present with the Toddler Group while receiving care on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking documentation of request for the NSOR verification and is lacking FBI fingerprinting at the time of hire and is lacking completed NSOR and FBI clearance. Staff #4 may not serve in a child care position at the facility. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a state police clearance as required under CPSL. Staff person #5 may not serve in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Upon arrival at the facility at ~10:00am on 11/5/2024 staff person #2 answered the door and gave cert rep access to the facility. Staff person #2 then guided cert rep to the Toddler Room which is up the stairs and down the hallway to where staff person #6 (the director) and staff #4 were caring for children. Staff person #2 then took 2 infants from the Toddler Room into the Infant Room. In the Toddler Room this left staff person #6 who claimed 5 young toddlers in their supervision group and staff #4 who claimed 2 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers in their supervision group. During the time that the 2 infants were in the Toddler Room with staff #4 and #6, the ratio of 1:4 required when infants are in care was exceeded.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the fire alarm test log, alarm tests exceeded 30 days between tests 1/19/24-2/20/24, 4/10/24-5/21/24, 7/19/24-8/19/24, 8/19/24-9/20/24 and 9/20/24-10/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Observed that the posted certificate of compliance expired 4/30/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatrics First Aid Pediatrics CPR and PA Health and Safety Topic #1-10.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the medication box in the Older Toddler Room observed Equate Pain Reliever with an expiration date of 6/2024, Zarbees Cough Syrup with an expiration date of 8/2023 and Highlands Tiny Cold Tablets with an expiration date of 2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 contains verification of only 4 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/19/22 to 12/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*At approximately 9:50am a preschool aged child was observed alone in the boy's bathroom down the hall from the preschool classroom. Staff person #6 was observed still standing in the classroom talking with another person and then went to the bathroom with the child. The child was alone in the bathroom for an unknown period of time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #5, serving as an aide, is lacking verification of a high school diploma or an 8th grade education with 2 years child care experience to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #5 contains only one of the required two written reference letters. The file for staff person #4 is lacking two written reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 contains mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 90 days after the hire date. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #1 and #3 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, school aged, is lacking a health report conducted at the time of entrance into kindergarten. The only health report in the file was conducted when child #1 was 3 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**At approximately 9:50am a preschool aged child was observed alone in the boy's bathroom down the hall from the preschool classroom. Staff person #6 was observed still standing in the classroom talking with another person and then went to the bathroom with the child. The child was alone in the bathroom for an unknown period of time.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 9:50am a preschool aged child was observed alone in the boy's bathroom down the hall from the preschool classroom. Staff person #6 was observed still standing in the classroom talking with another person and then went to the bathroom with the child. The child was alone in the bathroom for an unknown period of time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed on the outdoor play space a Step 2 slide / climber that was cracked on the blue floor section causing a sharp edge and pinch point with potential risk of injury to children using the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:50am a preschool aged child was observed alone in the boy's bathroom down the hall from the preschool classroom. Staff person #6 was observed still standing in the classroom talking with another person and then went to the bathroom with the child. The child was alone in the bathroom for an unknown period of time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Aug 21, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The last documented fire drill was completed on 1.20.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The last documented monthly testing of the fire alarm system was completed on 9.29.22. The facility does complete the annual inspections and reports that they were unaware they also needed to test the alarms. The facility does not have an acceptable reason not to test their alarms as doing so does not have an impact on the church or other businesses.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.78 Lighting
“At approximately 1:10pm Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed in the Infant Classroom with 5 infants. The blinds in the classroom were closed and there was no source of artificial or natural light present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:10pm in the Infant room, Staff Person's #1 and #2, both seated in rocking chairs, were present with 5 infants. One infant was being rocked by Staff Person #2; however, the remaining 4 infants occupied pack and plays located behind both rocking chairs. There was no source of lighting in the classroom that would have allowed staff to properly see and assess the children, as the blinds were closed and all lights were turned off. Also, blankets were observed to have been placed over the sides of the pack and play where the infants were resting. Staff were unable to see, direct and assess the children due to staff positioning seated with their backs towards the children, the placement of the blankets to cover the sides of the rest equipment and the lack of lighting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff Person #1 made a statement that a parent "should have known better" after forgetting to bring their children in their field trip shirts. This statement was said in the presence of other children and overheard by another parent in the facility. This statement was considered demeaning to the parent who did not bring the children in their field trip shirts.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The last documented fire drill was completed on 1.20.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The last documented monthly testing of the fire alarm system was completed on 9.29.22. The facility does complete the annual inspections and reports that they were unaware they also needed to test the alarms. The facility does not have an acceptable reason not to test their alarms as doing so does not have an impact on the church or other businesses.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.78 Lighting
“At approximately 1:10pm Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed in the Infant Classroom with 5 infants. The blinds in the classroom were closed and there was no source of artificial or natural light present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:10pm in the Infant room, Staff Person's #1 and #2, both seated in rocking chairs, were present with 5 infants. One infant was being rocked by Staff Person #2; however, the remaining 4 infants occupied pack and plays located behind both rocking chairs. There was no source of lighting in the classroom that would have allowed staff to properly see and assess the children, as the blinds were closed and all lights were turned off. Also, blankets were observed to have been placed over the sides of the pack and play where the infants were resting. Staff were unable to see, direct and assess the children due to staff positioning seated with their backs towards the children, the placement of the blankets to cover the sides of the rest equipment and the lack of lighting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff Person #1 made a statement that a parent "should have known better" after forgetting to bring their children in their field trip shirts. This statement was said in the presence of other children and overheard by another parent in the facility. This statement was considered demeaning to the parent who did not bring the children in their field trip shirts.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
Jan 31, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not contain two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The files for Child #2 and #5 did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccine complete in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not contain documentation that emergency contact and financial agreement had been reviewed in the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In areas accessible to children in care, sharply edged metal pieces bordering an announcement board in the hallway and along the railing of a stairway were observed. Contact with said areas could result in laceration injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In areas accessible to children in care, unused, unprotected electrical outlets were observed in the main hallway and hallway leading to the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #7 and #8 did not contain written evaluations completed in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #3 did not contain a PA State Police Clearance. The file for Staff #1 did not contain a PA State Police Clearance, DHS Child Abuse Clearance, or National Sex Offender Registry Verification. The file for Staff #2, who has resided in the State of New York in the past 60 months, did not contain clearances required by the State of New York that are required to work in a childcare position. Staff #1, #2, and #3 cannot work at the facility until required clearances are obtained and placed on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #5, #7, and #8 did not contain documentation of the completion of fire safety training in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The files for Staff #1 and #3 id not contain documentation of the completion of High School or a General Equivalency Diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
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Jan 20, 2022Inspection22 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator has not provided to the parents of enrolled children a letter explaining the facility emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #2 contains expired pediatric first aid / CPR training but does not contain current training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff persons #5 and #8 do not contain training in the 10 health and safety topics and the staff have been employed for greater than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for staff person #5, hire date 9/1/2021, and staff person #8, hire date 3/16/2021 are lacking mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of hire as required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #5, hire date 9/1/2021, is lacking a signed disclosure statement and contains a criminal history status report but does not contain the criminal history clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #5, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of education and experience to qualify for the position. Staff #5 may only work as a supervised aide unless qualifications for AGS are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The heat vent in the stall in the hallway boys bathroom is rusted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the older toddlers room it was observed that a red vinyl chair was worn in several places and exposing the foam interior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The cots used as rest equipment in the older toddler room were not labeled with the individual names of the children who use them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #5 contains emergency contact information that is lacking health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #6 contains emergency contact information that is lacking the address for the emergency release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for children #1, 2, 4 and 5, all preschool aged and #3, young toddler aged are lacking verification of a flu immunization during the previous year as required for all children ages 6 months and older.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Observed in the young toddler room an EpiPen for child #7 that was lacking the prescription label or prescriber instructions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the older toddler room a package of acetaminophen tablets lacking the name of the child for whom they were intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 contains expired pediatric first aid / CPR training but does not contain current training. The files for staff persons #5 and #8 do not contain training in the 10 health and safety topics and has been employed for greater than 90 days. The files for staff persons #3,#4,#5,#6 and #8 do not contain pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification and have been employed for greater than 90 days. The files for staff persons #5, hire date 9/1/2021, and #8, hire date 3/12/2021 are lacking mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of hire as required under CPSL. The file for staff person #1 contains only 4 of the required 12 hours and the files for staff persons #6 and #7 contain only 6 of the required 12 training hours during the year 12/19/20 to 12/19/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #5 is lacking 2 written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for staff persons #3,#4,#5,#6 and #8 do not contain pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification and have been employed for greater than 90 days. The files for staff persons #1 and #7 contain first aid cards that identify the certification as basic life support.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The director demonstrated an operational hard-wired interconnected fire detection system but does not have a log documenting 30 day tests of the system and does not have a current annual fire system inspection report. The operator does not have proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The provider has not sent a copy of the facility emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 contains only 4 of the required 12 hours and the files for staff persons #6 and #7 contain only 6 of the required 12 training hours during the year 12/19/20 to 12/19/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“Observed in the older toddler room Peoples Choice Gas Relief, 2 infants Tylenol containers, Peoples Choice infants ibuprophen and mupirocin ointment all with expired expiration dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
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Questions about Russell United Methodist Church Day Care
Is Russell United Methodist Church Day Care licensed?
Yes. Russell United Methodist Church Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Russell United Methodist Church Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Russell United Methodist Church Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 71 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 Russell United Methodist Church Day Care care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Russell United Methodist Church Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Russell United Methodist Church Day Care'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 Russell United Methodist Church Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 757-5085 to ask.
What is Russell United Methodist Church Day Care's phone number?
(814) 757-5085.
Where is Russell United Methodist Church Day Care?
19 N Main St, Russell, PA 16345. The nearest other daycare we list is Key Moments Childcare Center, 4.4 miles away.