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Acorns To Oaks Childcare Center

Wellsboro, PA · Tioga County
1292 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA 16901
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

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1292 Charleston Rd
Wellsboro, PA 16901
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256367
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Active Through
Jul 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 7

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About the Provider

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Acorns To Oaks Childcare Center is a Child Care Center in Wellsboro PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 had a health assessment dated 4/9/26, which was not completed before initial hire.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration will be more diligent in maintaining records and making sure that new staff have a completed health assessment on file before starting employment.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aid completed within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher) who has completed Pediatric CPR/First Aide.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 is scheduled to complete Pediatric CPR/First Aid within the next couple weeks. She is currently completing the online portion of the training. The in-person portion of the training will be scheduled once the online portion is complete.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 8/11/20 and updated 1/16/26 and mandated reporter training dated 8/19/20 and updated 1/14/26. Both of which were updated more than 60 months from the previous. Staff #3 had an NSOR dated 11/7/25, which was not completed before working with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration will be more diligent in maintaining records and making sure that NSOR Clearances and Mandated Reporter trainings are completed within 60 months of expiration. Administrators will also make sure that new staff have the completed NSOR clearance before working with children.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) - Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were observed to be completed greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 9/5/25-11/13/25, 11/13/25-1/14/26, 1/14/26-3/25/26

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted less than 60 days apart.
2025-06-06 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the following pre-service training was not completed within 90 days date hired for Staff #3: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
Staff #3 was trained in first aid/CPR.
2025-06-06 Renewal 3270.171(b) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(b)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were not communicated to the children and parents in writing.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hang up pick up/drop off safety sign by the main entrance door.
2025-06-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #3 and Staff #5 contained only one written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We obtained a second non-family reference for both Staff #3 and Staff #5.
2025-06-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the state police clearance for Staff #1 was in "request still pending" status; the NSOR certificate for Staff #2, dated 4/29/25, was 17 days after her start date; the NSOR certificate for Staff #3, dated 6/6/25, was 7 months after her start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 - state police clearance was printed and placed in their file. Staff #2 - NSOR completed. Staff #3 - NSOR completed.
2025-06-06 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2 and Staff 4, functioning as assistant group supervisors, did not contain documentation of the required years of experience for the assistant group supervisor position.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 - obtained documentation verifying years of experience. Staff #4 - obtained documentation verifying years of experience.
2025-06-06 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, it was verified by the director that Staff #2 and Staff #4, qualified as aides, have been working alone with children without being supervised by a group supervisor, assistant group supervisor or director.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 - obtained documentation to verify Assistant Group Supervisor status. Staff #4 - obtained documentation to verify Assistant Group Supervisor status.
2025-06-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a large number of outward-facing uncovered bolts were observed on the playground fence posing a potential hazard to the children.

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 staff cut and ground down the bolts that were sticking out. Bolts are now flat and smooth.
2025-03-11 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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