Beth Thomas Daycare
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Beth Thomas Daycare. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: disability Noncompliance Area: The Emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to have documentation of information on the child's special needs, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have the parent fill out all required spaces even if it is with N/A. |
|||
| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: On the day of inspection, it was observed that the provider tied a soiled diaper in a grocery bag and then disposed of it in an outside trash can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will use the proper trash can in my diaper changing area and not the outside trash can at the time of the diaper change. |
|||
| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 lack a child service report within the past six months. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have written service reports on the children listed above and they have been signed by their parents. |
|||
| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5, who is an infant, lacks a health report within the past six months. This is evidenced by the most current health report on file dated 3/6/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child had a health exam prior to the inspection. I received a report from the visit after my inspection. |
|||
| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(c) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP. | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(c) Description: Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP. Noncompliance Area: The most current health report on file for child #3 lacks a written signature from a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has provided a revised health form with the required information included. |
|||
| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacks a flu shot within the past 12 months as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #5 contains 2 of the 3 recommended doses of DTAP and PCV immunizations as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacks a flu shot within the past 12 months. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 received the flu shot on 12/18/2023. Child #5 had the required shots before the inspection. I did not have the most recent paperwork on file. |
|||
| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The most current health report on file for child #3 lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #3 has provided a health report with the required information. |
|||
| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacks a continuity plan for the aftermath of a disaster. 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.) I have written a continuity plan to add to my emergency plan. |
|||
| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The most current emergency contact information on file for child #5 lacks signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent sign the consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid. |
|||
| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.24(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a) including subsequent updates to the plan. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have written a letter explaining the emergency procedures and provided them to the parents. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 infant pack n plays which lack a label with the child's name. Correction Required: (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I labeled all rest equipment with the corresponding child's name. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.124(d) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a posted written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to post a plan for the procedure in the event of an emergency where I have to leave the facility with a child to transport them for medical care including staffing provisions in my absence. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: There was more than 6 months between reviews/updates of the fee agreement/emergency contact information on file for child #1, 3. Dates for both updates are as follows for child #1: 9/23/21 and 11/9/22 and child #3 - 6/14/21 and 11/9/22. The fee agreement and emergency contact information on file for child #2, 4 and 5 were not reviewed/updated within the past six months. Last review/update for child #2 was completed on 12/30/21, child #4 - 1/28/22 and child #5 - 9/22/20. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have had the parents review required information and update if necessary. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, who is a young toddler, lacks a health assessment which has been completed within the past six months. This is evidenced by the most current health report on file being completed on 1/18/22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have received the child's current health assessment form |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current and updated health reports on file for children #1 and 4. There are now current health reports on file. 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have received the required health reports for the children |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(c)/3290.131(d)(7) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(c)/3290.131(d)(7) Description: Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The current health reports on file for children #1 and 4 lack a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP which includes the individual's professional title and lack a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I received paperwork from the parents with the proper signatures. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1) Description: Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The current immunization record on file for child #2 contains 1 of the 2 Hep B vaccines and 0 of 1 MMR/Varicella vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have received the current immunization records from the child's parents. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current health assessments on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows: 2/13/20 and 9/27/22. Correction Required: 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.) I plan to complete my health assessments within the 24 month period. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacks a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment which incudes but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's emergency plan lacks a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster. 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.) I plan to include information on the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment in the policy of my daycare. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/12/17. 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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have completed the mandated reporter training. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file did not include the word "lockdown". Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have included a procedure for lockdown in my emergency plan. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.31(g) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.31(g) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/12/17. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have completed the mandated reporter training.. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current State Police clearance on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows: 9/18/17 and 10/22/22. There was more than 60 months between the State Polce and Child Abuse clearances on file for household member #2. Dates are as follows: State Police- 7/28/17 and 10/22/22 and Child Abuse - 5/11/17 and 6/27/22. There is no FBI clearance on file for household member #2 which has been completed within the past 60 months. FBI clearance on file is dated 8/5/17. There was more than 60 months between State Police clearances on file for household member #3. Dates are as follows: 7/28/17 and 10/22/22. 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.) I have completed the required clearance. |
|||
| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Observed toxic gel in the bathroom which was in reach of children. 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.) I plan to keep all toxic substances out of the drawer where it was observed. |
|||
| 2021-11-09 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked agreements with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to review the paperwork with the parent as to what is required from them before sending it home. Form updated. |
|||
| 2021-11-09 | Renewal | 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file of child #5 lacked an agreement; none was on file. Correction Required: 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.) I plan to request paperwork be returned to me in a timely manner. Form updated. |
|||
| 2021-11-09 | Renewal | 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.22(b) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically posted or available for the parents. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to include the web address to access the regulations in enrollment form for parents. |
|||
| 2021-11-09 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to revise my emergency plan to include the accommodations necessary for children with any special needs. |
|||
| 2021-11-09 | Renewal | 3290.24(c)/3290.192(4) - Training regarding plan/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.24(c)/3290.192(4) Description: Training regarding plan/Required training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of staff #1 completing annual training regarding the emergency plan. 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. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to review and document date of emergency plan annually and with any new employee at time of employment and annually documenting date. |
|||
| 2021-11-09 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of testing the smoke detector system every 30 days; nor was there proof of purchase on file for the type of smoke detector system in place at the Family Child Care home. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to use the form for testing of smoke detectors and document date when testing was preformed. |
|||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Nearby Providers
Considering Home Daycare?