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The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc

44 W Main St, Camp Hill, PA 170113.8· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
260
open each week
5 days

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About The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc

The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc is a child care center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 260 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
260 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 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 capacity260 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
260 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259098
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 18 rules cited

Rules cited on 14 of 16 visits · 39 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jun 11, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not contain evidence of the agreement forms being reviewed and updated every 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files of staff person #1, #5, #6, #7and #10 did not contain evidence of annual written evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the file of staff person #1 did not contain a complete state police clearance and their child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, and NSOR were obtained after they started working with children. At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the file of staff person #4 did not contain a signed disclosure statement or an NSOR clearance. At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the file of staff person #8 had a receipt for their DHS FBI clearance on file, but the clearance had not been returned, and they were outside of their 45-day provisional hire date. At the time of the inspection, it was observed that staff person #9 obtained their DHS FBI clearance and NSOR certificate after they began working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The file of staff person #7 did not contain evidence of fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #1 did not contain evidence that they renewed their pediatric first aid and CPR training before the expiration of the most current one on file, 1/4/23.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files of staff persons #5, #7, and #10 did not contain evidence of annual emergency plan training and are outside of their 90-day provisional hire period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.31(f) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training

      “The files for staff persons #1#3, #4, #6, and #10 did not contain evidence of completing health and safety training and were outside of their 90- day provisional hire period.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. (Corrected on site.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The play couch in the YT classroom had peeling fabric on the corners of the arms.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that in the bathroom across from PK-2 the step stools had an excessive build-up of dirt. There were also stained ceiling tiles near the sinks. It was observed that in the bathroom labeled 'Men' near the entrance of the building the step stools had an excessive build-up of dirt. It was observed that in the bathroom labeled 'Women' near the entrance of the building, the toilet seats in stalls 1, 2, 3, and 4 had stains and were peeling. It was observed that the air vents in PS- 3 had an excessive build-up of dirt. It was observed that the return vents in YT (on the right in infant room), PS-2, and both OT classrooms had an excessive build-up of dirt on them. It was observed that the ceiling lights in YT (on the right in infant room), PS-2, had an excessive build-up of dirt on them.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “It was observed in the infant room that a sound machine was hanging on the side of a crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not contain evidence of child service reports being completed every 6-months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 did not contain evidence of an initial health assessment, nor written verification of immunizations within 60 days of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff persons #1, #8, and #10 did not contain evidence of education at the time of the inspection. The files for staff persons #1, #3, #5, #8 and #10 did not contain evidence of experience at the time of the inspection”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “It was observed that the file of staff person #1 did not have evidence of obtaining a health assessment every 24 months. The last one on file was dated 6/16/23. It was observed that the file of staff person #10 did not have evidence of obtaining a health assessment every 24 months. (5/24/2206/15/26)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files of staff persons #1, #2, #9 did not contain evidence of two written, nonfamily references, they had one. The files of staff persons #3and #4 did not contain evidence of two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “It was observed that the file for staff person #9 did not contain evidence of completing their pediatric first aid and CPR certification and were outside of their 90-day provisional hire period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “It was observed that the files for staff persons #1 and #6 did not contain evidence of a TB test at initial employment.”
  2. Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “It was observed that in the older toddler classroom that the physical environment and daily activities provided by staff persons #1 and #2 do not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “It was observed that two incidents occurred with child #1 where incident reports were either not written or was not given to the parent.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “in the older toddler classroom child #1 was able to push over a bookshelf and bite peers while being supervised by staff persons #1 and #2.”
  3. Apr 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “It was observed that in the older toddler classroom that the physical environment and daily activities provided by staff persons #1 and #2 do not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “It was observed that two incidents occurred with child #1 where incident reports were either not written or was not given to the parent.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “in the older toddler classroom child #1 was able to push over a bookshelf and bite peers while being supervised by staff persons #1 and #2.”
  4. Feb 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Staff #1 stated they carried Child #1 to the office while the child flailed, kicked, and would not walk. Staff #1 held the child on their lap and restrained the child's movement for a minimum of 10 minutes. During this timeframe, Staff #1 stated the child was yelling and kicking.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

  5. Jan 30, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Self- report investigation revealed that during naptime in the young toddler classroom, staff #1 was observed patting child #1 in an aggressive manner and laying their arm across them to keep child #1 on their cot. Child #1 was also observed to have their head covered by a blanket.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

  6. Jan 8, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 12/3/25 and 1/7/26 (35 days)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were observed working with children and did not have a current health assessment on file nor did they have a TB test at initial employment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child #1 in PK-1 was left in the bathroom for approximately 2-5 minutes by staff persons #1 and #2 when the class went back to the classroom. Child #1 was discovered by another teacher when their class was in the bathroom. Child #1 was never alone in the bathroom.”
  7. Jan 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 12/3/25 and 1/7/26 (35 days)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were observed working with children and did not have a current health assessment on file nor did they have a TB test at initial employment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child #1 in PK-1 was left in the bathroom for approximately 2-5 minutes by staff persons #1 and #2 when the class went back to the classroom. Child #1 was discovered by another teacher when their class was in the bathroom. Child #1 was never alone in the bathroom.”
  8. Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “In the PK-2 classroom staff member #1 was unable to name the children in their primary care group.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Child #1 had scratch marks and red marks on their cheek, and an incident report was not written nor given to the parents the day of the incident.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “An altercation took place between child #1 and child #2 in the PK-2 classroom. Staff persons #1 and #2 were unable to give an amount of time that the altercation took place or the amount of time it took for them to notice the altercation.”
  9. Nov 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “It was observed that in the OT classroom staff persons 1 and 2 named 12 of 17 children. It was observed that in the PK-2 classroom, staff person #3 was unable to name the children in care during nap time. It was observed that in the PS-1 classroom there were 14 children and staff persons 4 and 5 named 13 children. It was observed that in the PK-1 classroom, staff person #6 was working alone during nap time, but only named the children in their care group not all the children in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

  10. Nov 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 11/18/25, the kindergarten classroom with 22 five-year-olds and the PK-2 classroom with 16 four and five-year-olds were out of ratio for 25 to 30 minutes as one staff person was left supervising the children in each of the aforementioned classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.68(a) No smoking areas

      “Facility Self- Reported the following incident occurred on 8/15/25: Facility person #1, employed by an outside agency, was observed to have a vape pen in hand and was actively smoking in the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

  2. Jul 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 were reported to have used loud tones and impatient language with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

  3. Jan 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “On 1/24/25, it was observed that magic erasers were stored without their original container and were not labeled in the Preschool 2 and Tot classrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On 1/24/25, it was observed that the agreement forms for children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 did not include serveices that would be provided to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “On 1/24/25, it was observed that the health assessment for staff person 1 did not include the results of screening for communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “On 1/24/25, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 1/24/25, it was observed that White Out was accessible to children in the PreK 2 and Preschool 2 classrooms. CORRECETED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

  4. Aug 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c)/3270.113(e) Promote development/Restraints prohibited

      “On 8-6-2-23 at approximately 2:23 pm child #1 was strapped into his stroller by staff #1 without any developmentally appropriate stimulation or enrichment activities for a period from 2-5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

  5. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Facility self-report on 8-11-23, while performing 30 day testing of the facility's smoke detection system, the lights flashed but the alarm did not sound.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023

  8. Aug 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      3270.124(d) Excursions

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that the emergency contact information specific to child #1 and child #2 on a swimming excursion, did not accompany a staff person on the excursion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023

  9. Jun 21, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, hired on 3-21-23, did not have a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance in their file. Staff #1 was working beyond the provisional hire period of 45 days without a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance .”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

      “A child was injured at the facility on 6-2-2023 at 11:15 am. The incident report was delivered at 4:11 pm on 6-5-2023 more than 72 after emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

  10. Jun 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, hired on 3-21-23, did not have a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance in their file. Staff #1 was working beyond the provisional hire period of 45 days without a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance .”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

      “A child was injured at the facility on 6-2-2023 at 11:15 am. The incident report was delivered at 4:11 pm on 6-5-2023 more than 72 after emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

  11. Jan 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed damaged paint to be present near the exterior door in the PK1 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Observed the mats used in the PS3 room to be in disrepair with the foam interior exposed on multiple mats.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Children's files were reviewed. Children #1 and #2 do not have updated health assessments on file. Correct child #1 and child #2 folders by contacting parents and receiving new health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023

  12. Jul 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jan 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the metal heating vent cover had sharp corners. The plastic mats used for napping in the Pre-School 2 classroom were cracked and the foam was exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that child #1's pack and play was not labeled for the specific use of child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the floor under the metal preparation table in the kitchen was dusty and had dried liquid on the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 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 The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc licensed?

Yes. The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 18 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 14 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc care for?

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

Does The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 731-1095 to ask.

What is The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc's phone number?

(717) 731-1095.

Where is The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran Churc?

44 W Main St, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The nearest other daycare we list is Circle of Friends, 0.3 miles away.

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