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Ambers Childcare Llc

Fairfield, PA · Adams County
Hickory Trl, Fairfield, PA 17320
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (240) 357-4829
Hickory Trl
Fairfield, PA 17320
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256826
License Issued
Aug 21, 2026
Active Through
Aug 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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Ambers Childcare Llc is a Family Child Care in Fairfield PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. 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
2026-05-29 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-05-13 Renewal 3280.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of child records, it was found that the space available for 'Services to be consider extra' was left blank by the provider for Child #1 and Child #2.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
N/A added to both forms where missing.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)

Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of child records, it was found that the immunization documentation for Child #1 contained only one dosage of the Hepatitis B immunization for which the ACIP lists 3 doses for a child of this age.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation submitted to parents, requests for updated immunization records and action plans made. New immunization records have been received by the parent and provider and added to the record. Child was not permitted in care until full record was received.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel records, it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1.30.23 [expired 1.31.25] AND the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 1.30.23 [expired 1.31.25].

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.)
Appointments made for health assessments to be conducted. Full health assessments are now on file for both Staff Persons.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the required facility records, it was found that the last site emergency drill was conducted on 4.16.24 [expired 4.30.25].

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.)
Emergency Drill to be conducted on June 19, 2025. Educating the toddlers about Earthquakes has been underway for some time already.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel records, it was found that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 each had 0 hours of childcare training on record as of the time of inspection. The training window for each staff person is the end of April.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trainings already completed and documented.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3280.66(c) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all areas used for childcare space, it was found that one in-ground Siberian Iris, which is found to be toxic to humans, was located within the exterior play space used by the children in care.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removal of subject plant to non-use area. Sufficient netting to be applied.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each area used for childcare space, it was found that the facility had not posted evacuation routes in conspicuous locations on the second floor and the basement.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Detailed evacuation maps already made and posted on all floors and in all areas.
2024-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-05-13 Renewal 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that an original copy of the childcare agreement was on file for Child #1 - #3.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In an effort to correct this issue, all childrens files have been reviewed. Photocopys of all agreement forms have been made and filed. Originals of all agreement forms have been hand delivered to all parents.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical childcare site, it was observed that a small bottle of scented oil diffuser was placed on the back of the toilet, which was accessible to children in care.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of this issue, the small bottle of scented oil was moved to a location inaccessible to the children.
2024-03-07 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2023-07-10 Renewal 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a continuity of care provision was not established therein.

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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A continuity of Care provision was established and added to the Emergency Action Plan. All staff was trained and new copies of the updated plan will be sent to the appropriate agencies.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility documents on file, it was found that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility since the initial inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Is to write a letter to the local traffic safety authorities in writing, to notify them of our daycare and location. Document has been created and submitted as required.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that the important emergency contact phone numbers were not posted anywhere within the childcare spaces.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Is to create and post important emergency contact phone numbers in a conspicuous location at our facility.

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