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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Ch

Somerset, PA · Somerset County
918 Tayman Ave, Somerset, PA 15501
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 445-5436
918 Tayman Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249326
License Issued
Mar 28, 2026
Active Through
Mar 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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Trinity Lutheran Church Child Care and Learning Center is a community service and outreach ministry of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Somerset, PA.

As a community service, the Child Care Center provides a safe facility, nurturing environment, and developmental education for children from six weeks of age up to and including the sixth grade.

As an outreach ministry, the Child Care Center provides a Christian environment and education that is consistent with the mission standards and doctrines of Trinity Lutheran Church, The Allegheny Synod and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a large green block with a peeling cover in the gross motor room. Observed a lego table with a loose leg in the preschool 2 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.)
Have maintenance fix items and use a protective layer to cover any holes in the play mats.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was obtained 13 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Continue to give the parents ample warning for any health reports are due. Continue to send reminders on app and then refuse care if health reporter is not turned in.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 contained an updated health assessment which did not have a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Not sure how to control the doctor's office to doing their job. But if turned in without what is needed, ask the parents to take back the form and try again. Parents to get the form filled out correctly.
2025-12-09 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: Observed staff file #2 contained an updated health assessment which was dated 25 months after the previous valid health assessment.

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.)
Tell staff members 1 year in advance in hopes they can get an appointment closer to the time needing to be seen. Staff #2 has a current valid health assessment at this time.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room, a loose crib/pack n play sheet in the rest equipment used by an infant.

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.)
Ask parent to buy new sheets that will have a tighter fit.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #5 who has been employed for more than 90 days (See LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of completion of the professional development listed in subsection (f)1-10.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Do not allow that staff member to work until trainings are completed.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained an updated criminal background clearance which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid criminal background clearance. Observed staff file #1 contained updated mandated reporter training which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid training. Observed staff file #3 contained updated criminal background clearance, child abuse clearance, and mandated reporter training which were all dated more than 60 months after the previous valid clearances or training. Observed staff file #4 contained CPSL required mandated reporter training which was dated more than 90 days after staff #4 began in a childcare position (See LIS code sheet). Observed staff file #5 contained the NSOR verification letter which was dated after staff #5 began in a childcare position (See LIS code sheet). Observed staff file #5, who has been employed more than 90 days (See LIS code sheet) did not contain documentation of completing the CPSL required mandated reporter training. Observed staff file #6 did not contain a valid NSOR verification letter and staff has started in a childcare position (See LIS code sheet). Observed staff file #6, who had resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years, did not contain a Florida Child Abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -6- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until a valid Florida child abuse clearance is obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have staff members complete items needed. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #6 has obtained the required out of state clearance.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover, on an extension cord next to the refrigerator in the preschool 2 room. Observed in the school age room, in which children age 5 receive care, an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added covers to those electrical outlets in the listed spaces.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed disinfecting wipes, accessible to children in the men's rest room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put wipes in locked cleaning cabinet.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool 1 room, cleaning supplies stored on the same shelf as cereal and other food items.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Organized shelves for one to hold food items and one to hold cleaning items.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed the cabinet door under the sink in the preschool 1 room, did not close completely creating a pinch point.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance tighten the screws so that the clasp would keep the door closed.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Observed two times in the previous 12 months (7/25/25-8/29/25 and 9/26/25-10/31/25) the fire alarm testing log revealed that the fire alarms were tested more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will start to check the fire alarm system, ensuring it gets done every 30 days, not just a day on the calendar.
2025-06-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the outdoor play area with embedded equipment that there were several spots under the slides which did not have the required 9 inches of loose impact absorbing material and were showing torn ground cover material.

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.)
The church members have a work day that they will be adding more wood chips to the playground area.
2025-06-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: All of the following items are labeled "keep out of the reach of children". Observed mineral oil and bleach water accessible to children on a low counter in the young toddler room. Observed hand sanitizer accessible to children in the preschool room. Observed hand sanitizer and sunscreen accessible to children in a low shelf in the learning academy room. Observed bleach water accessible to children on the floor in the indoor gross motor room. Observed hand sanitizer accessible to children on a low shelf in the school-age room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put items onto a high shelf and out of the reach of children.
2025-06-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(e)

Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic

Noncompliance Area: Observed shaving cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", in the arts and crafts area of the school-age room.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent shaving cream home with staff member that brought it in and reminded them that we can not use it in the classrooms.

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