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St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center

201 E Main St, Kutztown, PA 195304.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days

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About St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center

St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center is a child care center in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 105 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
105 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
105 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258129
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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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See all 13 visits
  1. Aug 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The disclosure statement for staff #2 was signed but not witnessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The health assessment for staff #1 was dated 11/4/24, which is greater than one year prior to the staff's first day of working at the facility (see code sheet for hire date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

  3. Feb 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Out of state clearances for staff #1 were dated after the first day staff #1 was on site caring for children (see code sheet for start date). Current provisional hire requirements include staff having all out of state clearances prior to working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  4. Aug 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was an epi-pen on file for child #2 with no written parental consent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “There was no health assessment on file for child #1 (see code sheet for start date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

  5. Jul 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “A review of the fire alarm test log on 6/16/25 showed the most recent fire alarm test was dated 4/17/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 6/9/25, staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 were on the playground at the end of the day with all the children. Child #1 guided child #2 behind block steps on the play structure out of direct view of staff. Child #1 made an inappropriate request of child #2 offering child #2 candy to not tell anyone. Staff could not recall who was responsible for supervising child #1 and child #2 on this day.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

  7. Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “A review of the fire alarm test log on 6/16/25 showed the most recent fire alarm test was dated 4/17/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 6/9/25, staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 were on the playground at the end of the day with all the children. Child #1 guided child #2 behind block steps on the play structure out of direct view of staff. Child #1 made an inappropriate request of child #2 offering child #2 candy to not tell anyone. Staff could not recall who was responsible for supervising child #1 and child #2 on this day.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

  8. Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “As of the renewal inspection on 8/12/24, there was no health assessment on file for child #1 (see code sheet for start date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “As of the renewal inspection on 8/12/24, the alarm was tested on 5/1/24 and then on 6/3/24 and then 7/8/24 both periods greater than 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “As of the renewal inspection on 8/12/24, the health assessments of staff #1 and staff #2 did not include the physician's assessment of communicable disease or suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

  9. Jun 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “It was stated that child #1 had been present and did swim with the facility at the pool, but signed parental consent for swimming was not obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(c) Food served discarded

      “It was stated that food brought from home and served to the children is sometimes returned from the table and sent back home with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “Files for staff person #3 and #4 did not contain a health assessment which included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “File for staff person #1 contained two state police clearances and two FBI clearances. The state police clearances were dated 1/10/18 and 2/1/23, and the two FBI clearances were dated 2/14/18 and 2/17/23. This written documentation, along with a statement from the staff, verify these clearances were not updated before the 60 month expiration date as stated in the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “File for staff person #2 did not contain acceptable verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed that the toilet in the boy's bathroom on the first floor was not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “File for staff person #1, (see code sheet for date of hire), contained an initial health report and TB test results dated 8/10/22. The health assessment and TB test was not completed and was not on file at the time of initial hire. File for staff person #2, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain documentation showing the results of the TB screening completed within 12 months prior to their initial hire date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

      “The health report for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care, appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease, and that the age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

  2. Jul 21, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “It was observed upon arrival at the pool, 3 staff were present with 14 children all of preschool age. When asked which children they were responsible for, staff person #2 stated they had 5 children, staff person #3 stated they had 4 children, and staff person #4 stated they had no children in their assigned care groups. It was stated that the last group of 5 children were assigned to staff person #1 who was no longer present, and had returned to the facility without their assigned care group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “It was observed that the record for child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming, and child #2 was observed present and swimming at the pool.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the child's health insurance coverage name or policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2022

  3. Mar 25, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “File for staff person #1, date of hire (see code sheet), verifies that they have lived outside of PA within the last 5 years, and the required out of state child abuse clearance and SOR verification was not observed on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “It was observed that staff person #1 did not have on file documentation of completion of emergency plan training at initial hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “File for staff person #1, date of hire (see code sheet), verifies that they have lived outside of PA within the last 5 years, and the required out of state child abuse clearance and SOR verification was not observed on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “It was observed that medication for child #1 was not stored according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The medication specified in writing that it was to be stored at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (or between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit), but at the time of inspection the medication was observed to be stored in a refrigerator measuring below 59 degrees Fahrenheit. No additional documentation from a health professional stating refrigeration was required was observed on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “It was observed that a prescription medication was present for child #1 but was accepted and stored without it being in its original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed in the basement fellowship hall that outlets were accessible and left uncovered in a space where children under 5 years of age receive care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “It was observed and stated by facility that staff person #1 did not complete professional development training in pediatric first aid and CPR and has been employed at the facility for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 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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Is St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center care for?

105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 683-5402 to ask.

What is St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center's phone number?

(610) 683-5402.

Where is St Johns Lutheran Church Day Care Center?

201 E Main St, Kutztown, PA 19530. The nearest other daycare we list is Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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