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315 W Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl, PA
4.1· 45 reviews
St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 7 days
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About St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey
St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey is a child care center in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256478
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 4, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“At the time of the inspection, the operator acknowledged that they did not provide a letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures at enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection, the fire safety training on file for staff person #1 was not completed within 12 months from date of hire. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated 10/7/25 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 had a receipt for the PA State Police clearance dated 6/22/25 on file and not the completed clearance showing a dissemination date. Staff person #3 did not receive the child abuse clearance prior to working with children. It was not received until 1/6/26. There was no NSOR certificate on file for staff person #3 and this person was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #4 did not receive the NSOR certificate prior to working with children. It was not received until 3/19/26. Staff person #4 had routine interaction and direct contact with children without having an NSOR on file (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of the inspection, the mulch on the embedded equipment in the outdoor gross motor areas was not measured at 9 inches of loose-fill surfacing, as required. This is evidenced by the following: 1.) The metal slide with a fall height of 52" having only 8 1/2 inches of mulch; 2.) The swing with a fall height of 80" and 86" having 1 1/2 inches and 3 inches of mulch, respectively; 3.) The seesaw with 36" fall height had only 3 inches of mulch; 4.) The hanging metal bar had a fall height of 70" had only had 4" of mulch; 5.) The double metal bar with a fall height of 44" had only 4" of mulch; and 6.) The metal dome had a fall height of 57" with only 4 inches of loose fill mulch.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessments on file for staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, there were no hours of training on file during the 8/2024-8/2025 training period for staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
May 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 5/5/25, Child #6 asked to use the restroom, which was located outside of the classroom in the hallway of the church. Neither staff #1 or staff #2 accompanied the child when he left the classroom, leaving the child unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of the inspection, written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the inspection, the current annual fire inspection report was conducted on 4/3/25. The previous fire inspection report was dated 2/7/24. This reflects a time frame of longer than the 12-month requirement for receiving an annual fire inspection report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
May 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, the facility did not have a policy which addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“During the inspection, 4 Azalea plants were observed accessible to children in the monument area located in the children's outdoor play space. Azaleas are deemed a toxic plant and cannot be accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Staff person #1's health assessment stated "yes" to communicable diseases but there was no additional information as to the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual as required on the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“During the inspection, the emergency contact forms in the backpack used to accompany children on the playground were not updated within the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During renewal inspection on 5/5/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 is 11yrs + 1 month of age and does not have documentation of influenza vaccine in immunization record. This is not in accordance with recommendations of ACIP for an 11 year old child. There is no exemption in file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“During renewal inspection on 5/5/22 cert rep checked children's medications that are at the center. CHILD # 2 had an EpiPen that was not in the original container and therefore, had no label to identify the child or the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey
Is St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey licensed?
Yes. St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 863-4124 to ask.
What is St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey's phone number?
(610) 863-4124.
Where is St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey?
1422 Church Rd, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Campus Nursery and Daycare, 0.9 miles away.