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41 Roth Church Rd, Spring Grove, PA
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St Jacobs Ucc Child Care Center is a child care center in York New Salem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
St Jacobs Ucc Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 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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3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed on 1/8/2026 in the older toddler classroom a hands-free covered can was not placed near the changing table, making it impossible for staff to immediately discard a soiled diaper. Staff members reported walking around the changing table and into the bathroom to discard the soiled diaper once the diaper changing procedure was entirely completed. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed on 1/8/2026 in the young toddler classroom there is a patch of peeling paint. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure the requirements under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) are met. Manual testing of the fire detection devices did not occur at least every 30 days. This is evidenced by the following dates: 3/8/25 - 4/9/25 (32 days), 5/4/25 - 6/20/25 (47 days), 7/12/25 - 8/22/25 (41 days), and 9/13/25 - 10/20/25 (37 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The operator is not in compliance with the CPSL. This is evidenced by the record for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) containing a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 9/6/2023. Staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their mandated reporter training in a timely manner. This is evidenced by mandated reporter training documentation dated 10/23/2020 and 11/13/2025, which exceeds the 60 month requirement as per the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The record for Staff Person #1(DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an approved curriculum that expired 12/9/2024 as well as documentation of Basic Life Support training dated 10/24/2023 with an expiration date of 2025; however, that is not an approved curriculum. Staff Person #1 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification with an approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed on 1/10/2025 in the infant room, four (4) bottles were not labeled with the child's name. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed on 9/19/2024 in the school-age classroom protective receptacle covers were missing on several electrical outlets that are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 1924
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The adult health assessment for Staff Person #! (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination nor does it include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 9/19/2024 in the Pre-K classroom there was a hole in the wall. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 1/29/2024 in the Older Toddler Room foam is exposed on the corners of a mat that is secured to the top of a shelf. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The adult health assessment for Staff Person #1 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination nor does it include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The record for Facility Person #2 contains health assessments dated 1/30/2020 and 4/14/2022, which exceeded the 24- month requirement for health assessments to be updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 in the Older Toddler several ceiling tiles had water stains on them and are not in good repair. It was on 1/11/2023 in the Preschool room several ceiling tiles had water stains on them and are not in good repair. It was observed on 1/11/2023 the outdoor carpeting in the Toddler Playground was curled up in several areas, creating a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 a hand washing sign was not posted by the child sized portable sink in the Young Toddler Room. It was observed on 1/11/2023 a hand washing sign was not posted by the child sized sink in the Pre-K Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 the plastic storage bin on the Preschool playground had several cracked pieces and rough edges. It was observed on 1/11/2023 one of the plastic storage bins on the lower level playground was broken and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the School-Age room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 the operator does not have the emergency plan posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 a 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 Preschool Room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.133(7)(iii) Refrigeration required
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 the medication log for Child #1 does not include the requirement for refrigeration of medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 in the Pre-K room a tube of caulk was being stored in a drawer that was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An emergency drill was not conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 a book bag that contains a first aid kit was on the floor in the school age room and was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed on 1/11/2023 in the Pre-K room protective receptacle covers were not placed in all the electrical outlets on a power strip that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement for Child #1 - 6 does not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 in the young toddler room children were playing with pom poms and novelty Valentine's Day erasers that have a diameter of less than 1 inch and pose a choking hazard to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 a plastic play house in the playground area had an area that was cracked and had a rough edge. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 in the Older Toddler Room an area of peeling paint was on the cinder block wall in the corner of the room by the calendar and job chart. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 a climbing cushion in the Preschool room had foam exposed. It was observed on 2/7/2022 a rest mat in the Pre-K#1 room had foam exposed. (ALL CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The adult health assessment for Staff Person #3 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #2 hired 12/16/2021 contains a PSP clearance dated 12/20/202 and proof the DHS required FBI clearance was submitted on 1/11/2022. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 12/30/2019 the requirement to have either the completed PSP or DHS required FBI clearance on file prior to the staff person's start date was not met. Furthermore, the requirement to submit requests for all the remaining clearances prior to Staff Person #2's start date was not met. The DHS required FBI clearance was submitted on 1/11/2022 and the NSOR verification was requested on 12/20/2021 which were both after the staff person's start date of 12/16/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 in the Pre-K #2 classroom shaving cream labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" was used by children for an art project earlier that day. Several cans of shaving cream were also observed to be sitting on a table that was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 2/7/2022 a container of disinfecting wipes was accessible to children as it was being stored on a counter in the ladies bathroom used by the children in the Pre-K #2 classroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff Person #2's record only contains one (1) written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 in the infant room Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering a child. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“The adult health assessment for Staff Person #3 does not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff Person #3 hired 8/30/2021 has a health assessment on file dated 11/25/2019, which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and is therefore not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 in the infant room Staff Person #1 did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after being diapered. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 a 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 infant room, young toddler room, older toddler room, preschool room and the Pre-K #1 room. (CORRRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed on 2/7/2022 in the infant room and young toddler room Magic Erasers, which are a cleaning material, were not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. St Jacobs Ucc Child Care 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 January 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
150, 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 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 792-4322 to ask.
(717) 792-4322.
100 E George St, York New Salem, PA 17371. The nearest other daycare we list is Blueprint to Success Daycare & Learning Center, 2.2 miles away.