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Calvary Preschool Center

Irwin, PA · Westmoreland County
8653 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, PA 15642
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Quick Facts

Capacity
196 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 863-3086
8653 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260324
License Issued
Sep 28, 2026
Active Through
Sep 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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About the Provider

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Calvary Preschool Center is a ministry of Calvary Assembly and is a religious, non-profit charitable organization. Church doctrine is not part of the center's curriculum, however basic Christian philosophy is integrated into the children's daily routine. This includes items such as Bible stories, songs, and simple prayers.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A cracked lid with a potential pinch point was observed in Classroom 1, the Kindergarten room. One cracked bin and lid, with potential pinch points, were observed in Classroom 2, the Ones room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct code 3270.102(a) Director threw away cracked lid with a potential pinch point in Classroom 1. Director threw away cracked bin and lid with potential pinch points in Classroom 2.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The mulch around the embedded sliding board climbing structure in the Preschool/School age play space was measured at 4 inches. A minimum of 9 inches of mulch is required under the climbing structure.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct code 3270.102(c) Director had landscaping business deliver mulch so that place space was measured at 9 inches.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person's #3 and #7 exceeded 24 months between examinations. This is evidenced by health reports dated 8.26.23 and 3.24.26 for Staff Person #3, 5.6.24 and 6.1.26 for Staff Person #7. The initial health report on file for Staff Person #12 and #16 were completed after they started in a child care taking position. The initial health report on file for Staff Person #12 was dated 2 days after starting in a child care taking position and the initial health report for Staff Person #16 was dated 1 day after starting in a child care taking position.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct code 3270.151(a) staff #12, #16, #3, and #7 completed updated health assessment, it is documented and on file.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health reports on file for Staff Person's #1, #6, #9, #10 and #18 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct code 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Staff person #1 and #10 had their health assessments updated. Staff person #6 no longer is a staff due to age and does not volunteer. Staff person #9 will have health assessment updated 8/14/2026. Staff person #18 will have health assessment updated on 8/3/2026.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: A thermos, containing a cut up hot dog brought from home for a child in care, was observed on top of the refrigerator in Classroom 2, the Ones room. The hot dog was required to be refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct code 3270.161(d) Director placed thermos with cut up hot dog in refrigerator to eliminate the chance of hazardous food.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: The filing cabinet where the child records were maintained was not locked. It was reported that the facility was unsure of where the key to the cabinet was.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct code 3270.183(a) Director had new filing cabinet delivered and replaced filing cabinet with one that locks.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The verification of hours on file for Staff Person #16 was not verified by a representative from the experiential entity.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct code 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Director called staff person #16 previous places of employment for verification of hours.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 3, a pair of adult scissors and a sharp staple remover were observed in an unlocked desk drawer.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In Classroom 3 the pair of adult scissors and sharper staple remover were removed immediately from the unlocked desk drawer and placed in a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to children.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility has exceeded 12 months since their last documented emergency drill on 11.7.24.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required emergency drill was completed on 7/1/26, to correct the facility's lack of compliance for exceeding 12 months since last documented drill
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: The facility has exceeded 12 months since their last documented emergency plan review on 11.7.24.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required emergency plan review was reviewed on November 11, 2025 during a staff meeting with Director and staff present.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency plan training on file for Staff Person #3, #7, #13 exceeded 12 months between review. This is evidenced by emergency plan trainings dated 9.27.24 and 11.11.25 for Staff Person #3, 9.16.24 and 11.11.25 for Staff Person #7, and 8.30.24 and 11.11.25 for Staff Person #13. The file for Staff Person #4 and #14 lacked verification that they had received training regarding the emergency plan within 90 days of starting at the facility. The emergency plan training on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 379 days after starting at the facility and the emergency plan training on file for Staff Person #14 was dated 370 days after starting at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct citation code 3270.27(c) to ensure Staff Person #3, #7 #13 are being trained and review emergency plans on a yearly basis. Director will schedule trainings on a yearly basis in addition to keeping a record of staff dates on their emergency plan reviews. To correct code 3270.27(c) Staff Person #4 and #14 attended an emergency plan training for initial employment, and on an annual basis. Director documented the date of emergency plan training for initial employment
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(b)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #6 was observed to be acting in a Staff position and was responsible for a group of children. Facility Person #6 is not 18.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the citation of code 3270.31(b) Director removed staff from group of children and staff member no longer works or volunteers at facility.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 lacked 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of August 2024-August 2025. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked 7.5 of child care training hours in their respective training year of May 2025-May 2026. The file for Staff Person #7 lacked 12 hours of child care training hours in their respective training year of September 2024-September 2025.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct citation 3270.21(e) staff member #3 completed child care training hours for their training year of August 2024-August 2025. Staff Member # 7 completed the child care training hours for their respective training year September 2024-September 2025. Staff member #4 will complete child care training hours for their respective training year May 2025-May 2026 by July 31st.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The current pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #13 was not renewed on or before the expiration of their prior certification. This is evidenced by training dated 3.2.23 - 25 and 5.29.25 - 27.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct citation code 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Staff Person #13 completed CPR training and it is current and on file.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the annual fire safety trainings on file exceeded 12 months for Staff Person #3 and #13. This is evidenced by fire safety trainings dated 9.25.24 and 5.13.26 for Staff Person #3 and 9.30.24 and 5.14.26 for Staff Person #13. The files for Staff Person #4 and #7 lacked verification that they had completed fire safety training within 12 months of starting at the facility. The fire safety training on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 729 days after starting. The fire safety training on file for Staff Person #7 was dated 593 days after starting.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct citation 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Staff Person #3 and #13 completed their fire safety training and it current and on file. To correct citation 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Staff Person #4 and Staff Person # 7 did complete fire safety training to correct the lack of fire safety training with 12 month of starting at the facility. Staff Persons #4 and #7 are current and on file.

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