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Union Christian Academy

6165 Steubenville Pike, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days

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About Union Christian Academy

Union Christian Academy is a child care center in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 121 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 74 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
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Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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Inspection reports for Union Christian Academy

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Capacity
121 children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: 23 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 74 rules in all · 74 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 17
  • Health, medication and illness 16
  • Records and paperwork 14
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Background checks 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Nov 18, 2025Inspection23 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #3 lacked 12 hours of annual child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The files for child #1, #3, and #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for staff person #3 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for staff person #5 had a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that were dated after providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility. The file for staff person #6 had a health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In the 1 year old room after changing a child's diaper, staff person #5 was observed placing the diaper in a plastic bag first and then discarding in the plastic-lined hands-free covered can. The diaper was not immediately thrown away in the hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the pre-k room, there was Epinephrine medication for child #6 that was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

      “The file for child #5, a 15 month old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #5, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the 2 year old room during naptime, there was one child on a cot that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the school-age room on the left side of the room, there was a drawer that lacked a handle and had a screw that was protruding out and had sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “In the 1 year old room after changing a young toddler's diaper, staff person #3 washed the child's hands by holding the child to reach the sink and did not use a platform or steps for the child to reach the sink to wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On the outdoor toddler play space, there was a large crack in the poured-in-place surface that was raised and was a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #5, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of child care experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 1-21-20 and 7-15-25 that were over 60 months between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #2 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 2-25-20 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #3 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 4-21-20 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #4 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 3-5-20 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #6 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current certificate. The files for staff person #5 and #6 had disclosure statements that were dated after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #5 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for staff person #4 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 10-13-25 that was after the February 2025 expiration of the prior training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for staff person #5 and #6 had emergency plan training that was dated after initial employment at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “In the 3 year old room, there were multiple cots that were not labeled with the child's name that uses the equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

  2. Nov 6, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #1 had pediatric first-aid/CPR training with an expiration date of September 2024 and lacked current training. The files for staff person #2, #3, and #4 had pediatric first-aid/CPR training with an expiration date of October 2024 and lacked current training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #5 had an invalid state police clearance and requires a current state police clearance. The file for facility person #6 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. The file for facility person #6 had a disclosure statement that was dated after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for facility person #6 lacked two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The files for child #2 and #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #3 lacked a current emergency contact form updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The file for child #6 lacked a current agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The files for child #1 and #6 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between parent updates. The files for child #1, #3, and #5 had an agreement that exceeded 6 months between parent updates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for facility person #6, who regularly interacts with enrolled children at the facility, lacked a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The files for staff person #3 and #4 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for child #1, #3, and #5, preschoolers, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “In the infant room, an emergency contact form was not present in the room for child #7, who was receiving care in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1, #3, #5, and #6 had child service reports that exceeded 6 months between reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The daily activity schedule was not posted in the 3 year old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “In the school-age room, the refrigerator that has been used to store food for children had standing water and multiple stains/visible dirt on the inside bottom surface of the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #7, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for staff person #2, #3, and #4 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for facility person #6 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and requires current emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups

      “The facility has had up to 55 children attend the facility daily and does not have 2 group supervisors employed at the facility as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in the school-age room lacked soap and tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the 3 year old room, the middle window ledge had a piece of the ledge that was broken and had rough edges that were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “In the upstairs school-age room, the exit door to the porch outside was blocked by equipment, including rest equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

  3. Nov 29, 2023Inspection27 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement on file for Child #6 does not include the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “There was no lidded trash can in the Transition/Young Preschool room for the children to dispose of plates, utensils, and uneaten lunches or used facial tissues.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was cleaning solution labeled "Keep out of reach of children" sitting on the counter in the 4-year old classroom that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, and #5 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment is not dated, making it invalid. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 2/25/20 and 3/17/22, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #1 did not include a criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, or sex offender clearance from Delaware, where the staff person resided in the 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for CPSL compliance. The file for Staff person #2 includes FBI clearances dated 7/24/18 and 8/3/23, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #5 included a Criminal history clearance dated 10/9/23; a Child abuse clearance dated 10/11/13, both dated after the first day working with children (See LIS Code Sheet); and did not include an NSOR certificate, and the signed Disclosure statement was not dated, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #6 did not include a child abuse clearance, or sex offender clearance from West Virginia, where the staff person resided in the 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for CPSL compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of inspection there was a child receiving care in the Transition/Young Preschool room without their emergency contact information being in the room where they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #4 is dated 1/23/23, more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent health assessments on file for Child #6, who is a preschool child, is dated 9/20/22, more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who was a young toddler, are dated 11/28/22 and 10/20/23, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, #4, and #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #5, #6, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “There were 2 cribs in the infant room that had crib sheets that were too big for the mattress and were loose on the mattress, causing a potential suffocation hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “There was an infant feeding bottle in the infant room refrigerator that was not labeled for use by a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #4 was observed not to contain documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Tuberculosis test result on file for staff person #4 was dated 11/1/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #2, did not include verification of 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/21-12/19/22, as per Announcement C-21-09; an additional 2 hours of training from 2/6/23 is used to meet the annual training requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Transition/Young Preschool room did not include soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The Certificate of Compliance posted at the facility expired on 4/25/23; the current COC was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates4/8/23-4/18/23; 8/7/23-9/11/23, more than 60 days apart. The most recent documented 30-day fire alarm test was documented to have occurred on 10/8/23, more than 30 days ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The 2 most recent emergency drills on file are documented to have taken place on 9/5/22 and 10/3/23, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “There was not a safe drop-off and pick-up procedures posting in the facility in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint in the Young Toddler room by the table in the left corner of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The couch in the Older Toddler room had several tears in the vinyl upholstery.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the refrigerator in the 4-year-old classroom measured over 45 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The file for Child #3 does not include a signed agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The most recent Child Service report on file for Child #5 is dated 10/5/22, more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

  4. Jan 17, 2023Inspection25 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The 2 most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff person #5 are dated 1/8/21 and 10/25/22, more than a year apart. The 2 most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff person #7 are dated 1/6/21 and 10/24/22, more than a year apart. The 2 most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff person #9 are dated 12/10/20 and 10/10/22, more than a year apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for Staff #5, an existing staff member, included certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR dated 2/25/22;. Certification was due 6/17/21, 180 days following the implementation of the current regulations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed 12/6/22. Staff person #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR; the training was completed 7/26/22. Staff person #6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR; the training was completed 1/20/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The Disclosure Statement on file for Staff person #2 is not dated, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #4 includes a criminal history clearance dated 7/11/22, a child abuse clearance dated 7/13/22, and an NSOR certificate dated 4/13/22, all dated after the first date working with children (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff person #10, who was a re-hire, does not include a new signed Disclosure Statement signed upon the re-hire date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #11, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 2 years of verified child care experience. The file for Staff person #7, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the School Age room did not include soap or scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were sharp corners on the air conditioning window units in the outdoor playspace which could cause injury to a child if the bumped into them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #4, #5, and #7 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #6 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The file for Child #6 and #7 does not indicate if the child has special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #6 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The two most recent 6 month review signatures for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #2, are dated 12/28/21 and 7/25/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent 6 month review signatures for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #3 are dated 12/29/21 and 7/25/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent 6 month review signatures for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #5 are dated 1/10/22 and 8/4/22, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 15 months old, does not include an influenza vaccination, which is recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2, who is 2 years old, is dated 11/2/21, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #7, who is 3 years old, is dated 12/2/21, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #6, who is 6 months old, includes 1 of 2 Hepatitis B immunizations; 1 of 2 Rotavirus immunizations; 1 of 2 DTAP immunizations; 1 of 2 HIB immunizations; 1 of 2 Pneumococcal immunizations; and 1 of 2 Polio immunizations, recommended for a child this age by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “There was a bottle of Motrin in the 3-year-old room with the names of 2 children (siblings) on the bottle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was a bottle of Tylenol in the 1-year-old room labeled for use by a child without written parental consent to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The cans for soiled diapers in the 1-year-old room and the 2-year-old room are not hands-free cans. During a diaper change in the Infant room, a staff person was observed opening the hands-free can with their hand.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 1/12/21 and 1/16/23, more than 24 months apart. The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #2 is dated more than 1 year prior to hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 3/5/19 and 4/15/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 10/22/18 and 2/25/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #7 were dated 2/25/20 and 3/17/22, more than 24 months apart. The initial health assessment and Tuberculosis test on file for Staff person #10 are dated more than 1 year prior to the staff person's re- hire date. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #8 does not indicate that a physical examination was conducted by the health care provider (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

      “The health assessment on file for Staff person #6 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “There was not a safe drop-off and pick-up procedures posting in the facility in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #6 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “According to the fire drill log on file, fire drills were held on 6/9/22-8/11/22, more than 60 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “According to the 30-day test log on file, the fire alarm was tested on 7/1/22-8/1/22; 8/1/22-9/1/22; 9/1/22-10/3/22; and 11/2/22-12/7/22, all more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The 2 most recent Mandated Reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #1 were dated 5/10/16 and 12/30/21, more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

  5. Oct 19, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3, #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “Child #1 was placed in a closet when logging into his Zoom classes during virtual schooling during the COVID pandemic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022

  6. Oct 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3, #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “Child #1 was placed in a closet when logging into his Zoom classes during virtual schooling during the COVID pandemic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022

  7. Apr 15, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Disclosure Statement dated 3.2.21, which was signed after the first day working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter trainings dated 5.10.16 and 12.30.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

  8. Jan 19, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by a telephone in the school-age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff #2, with Health Assessments dated 7.5.18 and 9.28.20, did not show that they were completed within 24 months. The file for Staff #3, with Health Assessments dated 10.9.18 and 1.11.22, did not show that they were completed within 24 months. The file for Staff #4, with a hire date of 2.9.21 and a start date of 2.23.21, did not show an Health Assessment until 3.23.21. The file for Staff #9, with Health Assessments dated 2.5.19 and 1.13.22, did not show that they were completed within 24 months. The file for Staff #11, with a hire date of 11.30.20 and a start date of 12.7.20, did not show an Health Assessment until 12.12.20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “An emergency transportation plan was not displayed in the school-age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not contain the address of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A handwashing sign was not located near one (1) toilet in the restroom off the school-age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #4, with a hire date/start date of 2.23.21, did not obtain a State Police Clearance until 12.6.21, and did not provide proof of applying for missing clearance. Staff #6, with a hire date/start date of 5.8.19, did not obtain a Child Abuse Clearance until 5.14.19, and did not provide proof of applying for missing clearance. Staff #9, with a hire date/start date of 10.21.19, did not obtain a Child Abuse Clearance until 10.22.19, an FBI Clearance until 10.22.19, and an NSOR Certificate until 12.24.19, and did not provide proof of applying for missing clearance and certificate. Staff #11, with a hire date of 11.30.20 and a start date of 12.7.20, did not obtain an NSOR Certificate until 12.8.20, and did not provide proof of applying for the missing certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A Borax cleaner, located in the bottom blue, unlocked base cabinet in the back of the school-age room, was accessible to children and contained the statement, "Keep out of reach of children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The health assessment for Child #7 did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination or a signed, exemption statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The posted Certificate of Compliance expired on 4.25.21. A current Certificate of Compliance was not located or produced.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #2, with a hire date of 6.12.19, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 10.29.19 and 11.29.21, which was beyond the expiration date of the 2019 training. The file for Staff #3, with a hire date of 10.10.18, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 10.11.18 and 11.29.21, which was beyond the expiration date of the 2018 training. The file for Staff #5, with a hire date of 2.25.19, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 10.29.19, which has expired, and no additional training has been taken. The file for Staff #8, with a hire date of 3.11.19, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 10.29.19 and 11.29.21, which was beyond the expiration date of the 2019 training. The file for Staff #9, with a hire date of 10.21.19, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 8.20.19 and 11.29.21, which was beyond the expiration date of the 2019 training. The file for Staff #10, with a hire date of 5.6.19, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 10.29.19, which has expired, and no additional training has been taken. The file for Staff #12, with a hire date of 5.21.18, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 9.19.17 and 10.29.19, which was beyond the expiration date of the 2017 training, and the 2019 certification has expired. The file for Staff #13, with a hire date of 9.30.13, obtained the most recent Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 10.29.19 and 11.29.21, which was beyond the expiration date of the 2019 training. The file for Staff #14, with a hire date of 12.21.17, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 10.29.19 and 11.29.21, which was beyond the expiration date of the 2019 training. The file for Staff #15, with a hire date of 8.19.08, obtained the most recent Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 10.29.19 and 11.29.21, which was beyond the expiration date of the 2019 training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “A proof-of-purchase was not available for the interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #1, with a hire date of 9.2.21, does not show any proof of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training, which is beyond the 90 days allotted. The file for Staff #4, with a hire date of 2.9.21, does not show any proof of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training, which is beyond the 90 days allotted. The file for Staff #7, with a hire date of 3.16.20, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 12.2.20, which was beyond the 90 days allotted. The file for Staff #16, with a hire date of 12.21.20, obtained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 11.29.21, which was beyond the 90 days allotted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 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 Union Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Union Christian Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Union Christian Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with 23 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Union Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 74 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 74 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 Union Christian Academy care for?

121, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Union Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Union Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Union Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 787-7553 to ask.

What is Union Christian Academy's phone number?

(412) 787-7553.

Where is Union Christian Academy?

6165 Steubenville Pike, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Treehouse, 0.3 miles away.

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