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St John the Baptist Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 20
- yearly, posted tuition
- $1,800
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About
About St John the Baptist Preschool
St John the Baptist Preschool is a child care center in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 20 children.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $1,800 to $5,000.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Age 3 to grade 6
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (717) 235-3525 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Age 3 to grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Catholic) |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St John the Baptist Preschool lists yearly tuition from $1,800 to $5,000.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| PK - 3 M/W/F | $2,300 |
| PK - 3 T/Th 9am-11:00am | $1,800 |
| PK - 4 M-F | $4,000 |
| PK - 4 M-F 9am-3:15pm | $5,000 |
| PK - 4 M/W/F 9am-1:00pm | $2,800 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for St John the Baptist Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 20 children
- License number
- #CER-00246549
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Oct 1, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Documentation of the agreements on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, were not signed by the operator. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection, it was observed that multiple bottles of cleaning supplies were in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to the children. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include the enrolling parents work address and enrolling parents work phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Documentation of the first aid/CPR certification on file for staff member 1 and staff member 2 was renewed after the expiration of the most current certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that soap was missing in the first aid kit in room 4. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 was updated more than 24 months of the original health assessment date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
Oct 1, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the emergency plan and the parent letter on file didn't include accommodations for infant, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency plan wasn't posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility does not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation of the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 was not updated within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Documentation of immunizations on file for child 4 didn't include the recommended doses at 4 months of the PCV13 vaccine, a current flu vaccine and both doses of the Hep A vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 has not been updated since the initial health assessment more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include the continuity of operations plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person number 1 had an FBI purpose for department of education on file, which is not accepted. No valid FBI clearance was on file for staff number 1. Out of state clearances for staff number 1 were not on file. Staff number 1 did not have a DHS disclosure statement on file. Staff number 1 may not work in a childcare position until all clearances are obtained. Staff person number 2 had an NSOR clearance dated 10/17/22, which was after the first day working with children. Out of state clearances were not on file for staff number 2. Staff number 2 did not have a DHS disclosure statement on file. Staff number 2 may not work in a child care position until clearances are obtained. Staff number 3 had an FBI clearance for the purpose of Department of Education, which is not accepted. An accepted FBI clearance was not on file for staff number 3. Staff number 3 had an NSO clearance dated 9/21/22, which was completed after the start date. Out of state clearances are not on file for staff number 3. Staff number 3 did not have a DHS disclosure statement on file. Staff number 3 may not work in a childcare position until clearances are obtained. Staff number 6 did not have a DHS disclosure statement on file. Staff number 7 did not have a valid FBI clearance or NSOR clearance on file. Staff number 7 did not have a DHS disclosure statement on file. Staff number 7 may not work in a child care position until clearances are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person number 7 did not have health and safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Facility Person number 4 did not pediatric CPR/First Aide training within 24 months, training dated 3/7/20 and renewed on 8/17/22 Facility person #5 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aid from an approved PQAS trainer on file Facility person #6 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aid from an approved PQAS trainer on file Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person number 2 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff person number 3 had a health assessment dated 10/14/22, which was not completed before the first day working with children Staff number 5 had a health assessment dated 8/26/19 and updated on 11/2/21, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 7 did not have a health assessment on file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff number 2 did not have a TB screening on file. Staff number 3 did not have a TB screening on file. Staff number 7 did not have a TB screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person number 7 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child 1 did not include the phone number of the physician. Emergency Contact form for child number 5 did not include the name, address, or phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first Aid Kit in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 were missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
Oct 18, 2021Inspection16 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff in the PreK3 classroom and PreK 4 classroom did not have an assigned primary care group. Staff knew the whereabouts of all children but did not have an assigned group for each staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the PreK 4 classroom, peeling paint was observed along the doorway to the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The PreK 3 room, PreK 4 room, and the Little Angles room were missing emergency telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“A permanent marker that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an area where children could access it. This was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 did not complete health and safety topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contract form for child number 2 did not include the address for release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The PreK 3 room, PreK 4 room, and the Little Angles room were missing an emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person number 1 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire drill was not completed within 60 days. Fire drill completed on 1/11/21 and completed next on 4/13/21, which is greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff number 1 did not have a health assessment or TB screening on record. Staff number 2, hire date 8/25/21, did not receive a health assessment before hire, health assessment dated 10/1/21. Staff number 2 does not have a completed TB test on record. Staff number 3 did not update health assessment within 24 months, previous health assessment dated 8/26/19. Staff number 5 did not update health assessment within 24 months, previous health assessment dated 3/22/19. Staff person number 6 (start date of 9/7/21) did not complete initial health assessment or TB screening prior to starting work with children. Staff number 7 did not update health assessment within 24 months, previous health assessment dated 5/30/19 and renewed on 10/5/21. Staff number 8 did not complete health assessment within 24 months, previous health assessment dated 6/19/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff number 1, 2, and 6 did not have a tuberculosis screening on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for facility staff to administer minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not list the child's date of admission”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not list persons the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“There was no lidded trash can in the bathroom attached to the PreK3 classroom. There was no lidded trashcan in the bathroom attached to the PreK 4 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about St John the Baptist Preschool
Is St John the Baptist Preschool licensed?
Yes. St John the Baptist Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St John the Baptist Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St John the Baptist Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 St John the Baptist Preschool care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does St John the Baptist Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St John the Baptist Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 235-3525 to confirm.
How much does St John the Baptist Preschool cost?
Yearly tuition from $1,800 to $5,000, as it lists it.
What is St John the Baptist Preschool's phone number?
(717) 235-3525.
Where is St John the Baptist Preschool?
315 N Constitution Ave, New Freedom, PA 17349. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place Day Care Center, 0.4 miles away.