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Trinity Christian Academy is a child care center in Southampton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 78 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 13 months-12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian), Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers and Experience Curriculum for Toddlers |
| Staff | Our teachers are all highly qualified in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Trinity Christian Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Pediatric first Aid and CPR training was not conducted by a PQUAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed FBI clearance in record is expired, date of expiration:12/31/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“During the renewal inspection certification rep read the water temperature in the pre-k count 1 classroom at 118 F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed brown stained ceiling tiles in the hallway area of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed test date of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis missing on the Physical Examination form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed verification of experience not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed staff #2 did not complete One Hour Health and Safety training. Staff #2 was observed to be working unsupervised with a total of 7 children, youngest child 3 years of age during the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Staff #1 did not have an NSOR clearance in record, start date: 10/9/2023. Staff #1 was observed to be working with children unsupervised with a total of 6 children, youngest of age 2, at the time of the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #2 included OCDEL-approved assessment tool that was conducted more than 6 months ago. The Once scale assessment for child #2 was from 2/9/22. Record of child #3 did not include service report/OCDEL-approved assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not updated in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that handwashing signs with the requirement to wash hands after toileting and before eating were not posted at the sink in the Room #5 and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of the inspection, the wood chips around the swings on the outdoor playground were measured 5.5 inches in depth which is not adequate surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure of the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid and CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in the training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2022
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“At the time of renewal inspection observed a rust on the metal stall divider next to the sink in Room 4 bathroom. Observed rust on the top of the red metal cabinet in Room 6&7. At the time of inspection observed wooden fence that was broken and had rotten wood. The top of the table on the outdoor play space had part of the sharp wood with splinters that was slightly raised above and was a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At the time of renewal inspection observed seven bottles located in the refrigerator in Toddler room that were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.192(2)(i)/3270.192(5) Age/Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility/staff person #2 did not include verification of age and two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include a written report of initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility/staff person #2 did not include verification of education/experience prior to service at the facility, and trainings following the outset of service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that a temperature in the refrigerator with a gallon of milk and a lunchbag located in Room #8 was 50° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health report of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, an emergency plan did not provided information about accommodation for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #4 from 12/5/19 was conducted more that 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“At the time of renewal inspection, an agreement of child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection observed a light switch in Room #4 without a switch plate that is a visible hazard since the wire is accessible to chidlren; the carpet in Room #8 was ripped at the seam and frayed posing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 included mandated reporter training from 9/7/16 that was conducted more than 5 years ago. File of staff person #2 included PA Child Abuse History Clearance and PSP Criminal History Clearance for volunteer purposes. Staff #2 was observed working with children and being counted in ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that the red preschool vinyl sofa in Room #4 was ripped, exposing the filling which was hazardous to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Trinity Christian Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 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.
78, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 685-0216 to ask.
(267) 685-0216.
1400 Buck Rd, Southampton, PA 18966. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC Rolling Hills, 0.7 miles away.