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1538 Commerce Ave, Carlisle, PA
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Trinity Day Care Center is a child care center in Walnut Bottom, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 78 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Trinity Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 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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3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On the date of inspection, it was found that multiple Staff Persons in each of the following childcare spaces were on their cell phones for personal use during naptime: Toddler #1, Toddler #2, Toddler #3 and [name] Staff Person #2 indicated that they were previously told that this was an acceptable practice, as long as the children were sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of the fire safety logs presented at inspection, it was found that the following tests dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 12.2.25 - 1.5.26 [34 days] and 3.1.26 - 4.1.26 [31 days].”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On the date of inspection, it was found that Staff Person #1 in the Toddler #1 childcare space did not identify or name two children [napping] in their primary care group upon request.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.162(a) Four or more hours
“It was confirmed through verbal reports of Staff Person #2 and #3 that Child #1 was unintentionally not served lunch on the date in question. This was reportedly the result of the fact that Child #1 was in evident need of extra rest on that day and Staff Person #1 had permitted the child to get additional sleep just prior to and during the lunch period and it was not recognized until after the child had awoken that they had not eaten, which was directly and openly reported to the parent of the child on the same day. It was confirmed that the child was served an afternoon snack on that day.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #1 has not completed pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff #1 has exceeded the 90-day requirement where all Pre-service trainings are required to be completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #2 had on file a volunteer clearance for PA State Police Criminal Clearance dated 2/13/23. There was no other documentation on file that a new PA State Police Criminal Clearance was requested or received. ***Corrected on Site***”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 submitted a request for the Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate on 2/26/24. Staff #2 submitted a request for the Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate on 3/8/24 and 4/17/24. Staff #1 and #2 do not have copies of a complete NSOR Certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/3/24, between approximately 1:00pm-1:15 pm, child #1 inappropriately touched child #2 on their groin area. The children were wearing bathing suits, sitting, and waiting on towels in the grass to get on a slip and slide. During the complaint investigation, staff were not able to identify which staff persons were responsible for supervision of the children while the children were sitting and waiting on their towels. Staff did not observe the incident and another child reported what occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 submitted a request for the Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate on 2/26/24. Staff #2 submitted a request for the Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate on 3/8/24 and 4/17/24. Staff #1 and #2 do not have copies of a complete NSOR Certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/3/24, between approximately 1:00pm-1:15 pm, child #1 inappropriately touched child #2 on their groin area. The children were wearing bathing suits, sitting, and waiting on towels in the grass to get on a slip and slide. During the complaint investigation, staff were not able to identify which staff persons were responsible for supervision of the children while the children were sitting and waiting on their towels. Staff did not observe the incident and another child reported what occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff #2 was hired on 6/16/23. Facility staff did not have on file a request, or a copy of the DHS required FBI criminal clearance. Facility staff #2 did not complete the DHS required mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff #1 had 1 reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility staff #3 is designated as an Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS). Facility staff #3 did not have on file verified experience that staff #3 is AGS qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Trinity Day Care Center 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 April 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 530-5315 to ask.
(717) 530-5315.
118 W Main St, Walnut Bottom, PA 17266. The nearest other daycare we list is Ruth Dewalt, 5 miles away.