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Carla Densmore Family Day Care

Ford City, PA · Armstrong County
O Connor St, Ford City, PA 16226
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 763-3447
O Connor St
Ford City, PA 16226
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00257044
License Issued
Jul 20, 2026
Active Through
Jul 20, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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CARLA DENSMORE FAMILY DAY CARE is a Family Child Care in FORD CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM; Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-21 Renewal 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original agreement forms.

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.)
I will give the original agreement form to the parents and the copy will go into the child's file.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1)

Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked a health report. There is a current immunization record on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parents have health reports done no later than 60 days from their start days.
2026-04-21 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 most recent health report for Child #1, a younger toddler at the time, dated 2/5/25 was obtained more than 6 months ago.

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.)
An updated health report at least every 6 months for infants and toddlers will be signed by the parent and dated kept in the child file.
2026-04-21 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: The health report on file for Child #4 dated 3/24/26 was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 2/28/25.

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 will have an updated health report for a child at least 12 months no longer.Toddlers or preschoolers Every 6months and for older children every 12 months.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for Child #4 was last reviewed on 3/12/25 which is more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: 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.)
Updated Emergency contact information and Agreement form signed and dated every 6 months in all children's files.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The current emergency plan on file lacked information on lockdown procedures at the facility.

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.)
Lockdown procedures including gathering the children in the middle/dining room will be added to the Emergency Plan.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The current emergency plan on file lacked a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and provide information on how to safely reunite with their child(ren) when an emergency has ended.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A mass text to all parents will be sent out as soon as the children are safe, and again when the emergency is over so that parents can safely reunite with their children and sign them out.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was a current emergency plan dated, 3/13/25, on file at the facility. The facility lacked documentation of previous emergency plan annual review in the last 12 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan will be reviewed annually.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was a current emergency drill dated, 3/14/25, on file at the facility. The facility lacked documentation of previous emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months.

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 drills will be conducted at least annually.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown, a method to contact parents when an emergency arises, a method to contact parents and provide information how to safely reunite with their child(ren), and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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.)
Lockdown procedures, method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and to inform them how to safely reunite with their children as well as accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions has been added to the parent letter.
2025-04-24 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: The file for Staff Person #1 contained clearances dated more than 60 months from the previous clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/11/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearance dated 4/3/19; and NSOR Certificated dated 2/26/25 more than 60 months from the previous certificate dated 12/20/19. The file for Staff Person #2 contained clearances dated more than 60 months from the previous clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/11/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearance dated 4/3/19; and NSOR Certificated dated 2/26/25 more than 60 months from the previous certificate dated 12/20/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All required clearances are current and up to date. I will make sure to update all clearances within the correct time span.
2025-04-24 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: The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart, including: 8/8/24 and 9/11/24; 9/11/24 and 10/21/24; 11/8/24 and 12/11/24; 1/8/25 and 2/21/25.

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.)
The fire alarm system will be tested within 30 days of the renewal inspection and documentation emailed to the Certification Rep.
2024-04-30 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: The family dog Ava's rabies vaccination expired on April 26, 2024.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ava received her rabies vaccination on 5/1/24.
2024-04-30 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Household Member #1 contained a State Police Clearance that was more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New state police clearance for Household Person #1 was obtained.
2023-04-19 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: The provider did not have instructions for the parents on how to access the regulations electronically.

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.)
A poster was hung in the facility with instructions on how to access the regulations electronically.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1and #2 was lacking an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's enrollment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current health assessment is in the child's file.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4, who is a preschool aged child, contained a health assessment that conducted more than 12 months ago.

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.)
The child received an updated health assessment.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1)

Description: Parent written verification from Doctor.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #3 were both lacking the annual influenza vaccines.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents wrote flu shot exemptions.
2021-11-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.136(d) - Communicate report to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.136(d)

Description: Communicate report to DOH

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 verified in a phone conversation on 11/29/21 that a communicable disease was not reported promptly to the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27. The communicable disease was contracted on 11/12/21 and the department was not notified until 11/29/21.

Correction Required: A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will call the department of health right away.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was updated within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training on file was dated 3/4/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will take the mandated reporter training as soon as possible. In the future, the mandated reporter training will be taken prior to the training expiring.
2018-04-06 Renewal 3290.131(a)(1) - Initial health report dated for infant < 3 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report that was dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current health assessment is in the file. From now on, all infant health assessments will be dated less than three months before their first day.
2017-04-10 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an emergency contact form that included the physician's address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The address was added to the form. In the future, all forms will be checked to make sure they are complete.
2017-04-10 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked initial health assessments that were dated no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health assessments are in the file. In the future, all children will have initial health assessments in the file no later than 60 days from their start date.

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