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Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home

Herminie, PA · Westmoreland County
Orchard Dr, Herminie, PA 15637
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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📞 (724) 446-3504
Orchard Dr
Herminie, PA 15637
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00245882
License Issued
Dec 22, 2025
Active Through
Dec 22, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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About the Provider

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DEBORAH THOMS GROUP CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care in HERMINIE 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
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Living Room child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency transportation plan was posted in the living room child care space.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.20 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Sharp knives were observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen.

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.)
The knives were moved to a locked drawer in the kitchen.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility exceeded 12 months between emergency drills completed on 8.14.24 and 9.3.25.

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.)
The facility is current on their annual emergency drill at this time.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificates for Staff Person #1 and HHM #2 exceeded 60 months. This is evidenced by a PA State Police Clearance being dated 7.27.20 and 9.4.25, a PA Child Abuse being dated 7.29.20 and 9.15.25, an FBI Clearance being dated 8.22.20 and 9.5.25 and an NSOR Certificate being dated 8.4.20 and 9.10.25 for Staff Person #1. This is further evidenced by the PA State Police Clearance being dated 7.27.20 and 9.6.25, the PA Child Abuse being dated 7.29.20 and 9.16.25, an FBI being dated 8.22.20 and 9.11.25 and an NSOR Certificate being dated 8.4.20 and 9.11.25 for HHM #2.

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.)
Staff Person #1 and HHM #2 have updated clearances as required by the CPSL on file at this time.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: An outlet extender in the living room area was observed to be missing 4 protective receptacle covers.

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.)
Protective receptacle covers were placed in the electrical outlets.
2025-09-22 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: The lock on the cabinet under the kitchen sink was observed to be disengaged which allowed access to the cleaning materials. This included dishwasher pods, disinfecting wipes and other cleaning materials all labeled Keep Out of 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.)
The lock was engaged on the cabinet restricting access to the cleaning materials.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.69(a)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The hot water in the first floor restroom measured at 117° F and the hot water in the restroom downstairs measured at 120.4° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hot water in the downstairs restroom was turned off. Operator will purchase a child safety guard to ensure that a child will not be able to access the hot water. Until the safety guard is engaged Operator will supervise all hand washing to ensure the children are not accessing the hot water.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: Four of the windows in the living room child care space were observed to have the window restrictions disengaged, which allowed the windows to open more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The window restrictions were engaged to restrict the opening.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3280.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, a young school ager, lacked a health assessment dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. The health report on file was completed when the child was 4 years of age.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent has requested documentation of a current health assessment.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, an older toddler, lacked a current health assessment that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 5.30.2023.

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 parent has requested that the physician provide an updated health report.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked completion of the one-hour health and safety training update prior to December 30, 2022.

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. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until October 1, 2024 to complete the required training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider took the 10 hr training. Operator is awaiting the certificate of completion. Staff Person #2 is no longer a staff person, we have only 4 kids.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the financial agreements on file for Children #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 6 months since review. The updates for Children #1 and #2 were completed in October 2023 and the update for Child #3 was completed in August 2023.

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.)
Operator had the mother review and sign the forms on September 16, 24.
2023-09-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-09-22 Renewal 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises and ends.

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.)
I will update the Emergency Plan to show how I will contact parents when an emergency begins and ends.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan has not been updated to include: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will update the Emergency Plan to include: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

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