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St Johns United Church of Christ

659 S 4th St, Denver, PA 175175.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
169
open each week
5 days

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About St Johns United Church of Christ

St Johns United Church of Christ is a child care center in Denver, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 169 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
169 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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (a ministry of St. John's UCC)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity169 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Johns United Church of Christ has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for St Johns United Church of Christ

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
169 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254716
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Mar 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A Magic Eraser was observed in a basket of dry erase markers being used by children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Hand sanitizer was observed on a child's backpack within reach of the children. Hand sanitizer was observed in a staff back in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Upon beginning work in a child care position at the facility, the record for staff person #2 did not contain a completed PA child abuse clearance as required under the CPSL. The clearance was dated 32 days after the first day working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The record for staff person #3 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. A second reference was on file, but it was from a relative.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The health reports on file for staff person #1 were dated in February of 2024 and subsequently more than 24 months later in March of 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated

      “Emergency contact forms located in childcare spaces throughout the facility were dated in July and August of 2025 and were past due to be updated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information on file for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include complete addresses for listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “Windows in the maple room and in the cherry room (both located on the 2nd floor) were not restricted from opening more than 6 inches. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The health reports on file for child #1 (preschooler) were dated in July of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

  2. Mar 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) Each child care space/Emergency master file updated

      “When emergency contact forms were updated in Jan/Feb, copies of the updated forms were not put into the classrooms. During the inspection, the classrooms did not have updated emergency contact forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

  3. Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant

      “The fire drill log did not include documentation of fire drills having been conducted every 60 days or less (8/5/24 then 10/29/24). There was also no documentation that the system had been tested every 30 days or less as required (8/5/24 then 10/29/24 then 11/21/24 then 12/23/24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log

      “There were no medication logs completed by the parent of Child #1, giving permission and instructions when to give the medications for Benadryl and an Epi Pen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025

  4. Mar 27, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The metal wall vent in the Oak Rm. was rusted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their start date (see code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #1 did not contain an updated health report within 12 months from the prior one dated 9/9/22. The next health report documented in the file was dated 2/16/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff Person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/5/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was no medication log with parent's written consent to administer medication for Child #2 in the Maple Rm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The child-sized recliner in the Maple Rm. had peeling vinyl on it (corrected on-site). The cabinet under the sink in the Oak Rm. was dirty and in poor repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

  5. Mar 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of the required 12 hours of child care training having been completed in the past year. There were 2 hours of training documented from the past year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Allergy medications were observed in the Maple Room for Child #1 without any signed, parental written consent to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a current FBI clearance result that was less than 60 months old. The last one documented in the file was dated 3/2/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023

  6. Mar 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was an area with chipped, peeling paint on the wall underneath the writing center sign in the Elm Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “All 4 clearances for file for Staff Person #1 were dated after the staff person's start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about St Johns United Church of Christ

Is St Johns United Church of Christ licensed?

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

When was St Johns United Church of Christ last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Johns United Church of Christ had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 United Church of Christ care for?

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

Does St Johns United Church of Christ accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St Johns United Church of Christ'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 United Church of Christ cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 336-4007 to ask.

What is St Johns United Church of Christ's phone number?

(717) 336-4007.

Where is St Johns United Church of Christ?

659 S 4th St, Denver, PA 17517. The nearest other daycare we list is Mechele L Good, 1.4 miles away.

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