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Uriah United Methodist Church

925 Goodyear Rd, Gardners, PA 173244.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days

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About Uriah United Methodist Church

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.

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Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Uriah United Methodist Church

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
59 children
License number
#CER-00258321
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Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 4, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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

  2. May 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

  3. Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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

    • Background checks

      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

  4. May 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

  5. Oct 20, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  6. Oct 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  7. May 11, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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

  8. May 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

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 Uriah United Methodist Church licensed?

Yes. Uriah United Methodist Church is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Uriah United Methodist Church last inspected?

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.

Has Uriah United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Uriah United Methodist Church care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Uriah United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Uriah United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Uriah United Methodist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 486-7543 to ask.

What is Uriah United Methodist Church's phone number?

(717) 486-7543.

Where is Uriah United Methodist Church?

925 Goodyear Rd, Gardners, PA 17324. The nearest other daycare we list is Pathstone Child & Family Development Center, 4.9 miles away.

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