Bethel Preschool and Day Care
1412 Holly Pike, Carlisle, PA
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Uriah United Methodist Church is a child care center in Gardners, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Uriah United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 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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3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma written plan, it was found to be missing the following elements as required: 1] Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; 2] Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. Further, upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that a plan for the Continuity of Operations/Care was not addressed in the document presented for inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the file presented for inspection for Facility Person #3 included the last documented Emergency Plan training on 3.4.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the last documented written evaluation for Staff Person #1 was completed on 4.11.25; for Staff Person #3 on 4.9.25; for Staff Person #4 on 4.11.25 and for Staff Person #5 on 4.10.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that two [2] ceiling tiles in Room #105 were damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Upon inspection of the outdoor play equipment, it was found that the shredded rubberized mulch measured at less than 1 inch to a maximum of 5 inches directly under the embedded play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the most recent health assessment was on file for Child #1 was dated 9.4.25 [expired 3.31.26].”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Upon inspection of the following children's files, it was found that the listed immunizations were missing: Child #1 was missing one dosage of DTAP; one dosage of HIB and one dosage of Pneumococcal per the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that child records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the file for Facility Person #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that facility person's records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Upon inspection of the following children's files, it was found that information related to the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was last updated on: Child #1 [6.17.25/due 12.17.25]; Child #2 [missing]; Child #3 [1.15.24/due 7.15.24]; Child #4 [2.23.24/due 8.23.24] and Child #5 [10.3.25/due 4.3.26].”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 1/23/2025 and the previous training was completed on 1/10/2020. Staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 4/8/2025 and the previous training was completed on 02/2/2020. The file for staff person #3 included a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 3/5/2025 and the previous was dated 3/3/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The facility does not provide a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 2/15/2024 and the previous was dated 2/6/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“File for staff #2 did not include an updated FBI clearance. Current FBI clearance on file expired 7/30/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23-10/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information and the financial agreements on file for children #1-#4 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 1/6/23-2/17/23, 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff #1 included a State Police and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police clearance expired 10/3/18. The current FBI clearance expired 10/10/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“It was stated that preschool children are permitted to utilize the restroom that is down the hall from the classroom by themselves and unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It is stated that young toddlers are being cared for in a school-age classroom that contains toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch and are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 1/6/23-2/17/23, 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff #1 included a State Police and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police clearance expired 10/3/18. The current FBI clearance expired 10/10/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“It was stated that preschool children are permitted to utilize the restroom that is down the hall from the classroom by themselves and unsupervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It is stated that young toddlers are being cared for in a school-age classroom that contains toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch and are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Files for staff persons #2 - #7 do not include a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include complete addresses of individuals child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child health forms on file for children #1 and #2 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for staff #3 does not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment for staff #3 is dated 4/1/21. File for staff #6 does not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment for staff #6 is dated 6/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“File for staff person #1 did not include a copy of a signed and dated disclosure statement at the time of inspection. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning. The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #4 included a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 5/2/23 and the previous was dated 2/19/23. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/5/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 5/3/23 and the previous was dated 3/5/18. The file for staff person #7 included a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/3/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 5/2/23 and the previous was dated 2/23/18. Staff person #8 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 5/3/23 and the previous training was completed on 2/5/17. Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. There is no current training on file and the previous training was completed on 7/21/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A Child Service Report to inform family about child's growth and development has not been completed for child #1 since 5/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed in the infant classroom that the first aid kit was missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the school age classroom that there were several stacked bins throughout the classroom limiting access to play areas and posing a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility Person #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment conducted every 24 months after service on file. (see code sheet for DOH). Facility Person #1 had a health assessment dated 7/29/2019 and Facility Person #2 had a health assessment dated 2/27/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Uriah United Methodist Church 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 May 4, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
59, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 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) 486-7543 to ask.
(717) 486-7543.
925 Goodyear Rd, Gardners, PA 17324. The nearest other daycare we list is Pathstone Child & Family Development Center, 4.9 miles away.