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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Denise Leonard

Minersville, PA · Schuylkill County
Arlene St, Minersville, PA 17954
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 544-6686
Arlene St
Minersville, PA 17954
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00249127
License Issued
Feb 16, 2026
Active Through
Feb 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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About the Provider

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DENISE LEONARD is a Family Child Care in MINERSVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-20 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: On 11/20/2025, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, an older toddler was dated 9/29/2024.

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.)
I will get an updated health report for the child from the parent.
2025-11-20 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 11/20/2025, Staff #1 only had completed 6 hours of annual childcare training in the previous 12 months.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete the remaining 6 hours of required childcare training over the Thanksgiving break.
2025-11-20 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: During the Renewal Inspection on 11/20/2025, the FBI clearance on file for Staff #2 dated 8/7/2025 was from the Department of Education. In addition, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file was dated 10/21/2025. This was after the first day of Staff #2 working in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. See LIS code sheet. Staff #1 and Household Member #3 had all of the required clearances on file on 11/20/2025. However, the updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances for Staff #1 and Household Member #3 were dated 11/19/2025. The previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances on file for Staff #1 and Household Member #3 were dated 7/23/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must have all of the required clearances on file prior to working in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. All required clearances for staff and household members must be renewed at least every 60 months. 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. Staff Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the completed DHS FBI clearance is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 will not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until the completed DHS FBI clearance is on file. The late NSORs were on file prior to the inspection.
2024-11-21 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 11/21/2024, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 10/10/2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 received updated health assessment on 12/04/2024.
2023-11-17 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the parents work telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parent provide the work telephone number and document.
2023-11-17 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Staff person #1 completed the health and safety training on 6/21/23.

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.)
Operator will make sure all staff complete required trainings by the due date. Training update is on file.
2023-11-17 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for minor first-aid procedures.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator will have parent sign for consent of minor first aid.
2023-11-17 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed 12 hours of annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trainings will be completed and filed by 12/1/23.
2022-11-29 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing updated child service reports.

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.)
Child Service Reports were completed for the children and are on file.
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: Child #1, 2 & 3 do not have updated emergency contact and agreements on file.

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.)
Emergency contact and agreements were reviewed and updated by the parents.
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: Child #1 does not have an updated health assessment on file, date of last health assessment 9/10/21. Child #3 does not have an updated health assessment on file, date of last health assessment 8/20/21.

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.)
Parents will make appointments for the children to get an updated health assessment.
2022-11-29 Renewal 3290.24(b)/3290.24(g) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)/3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Operator has not reviewed/update the facility's emergency plan. Operator has not sent a copy of an updated emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.

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. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was reviewed and updated and a copy sent to the county emergency management.
2022-06-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the parent's place of employment, address and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parents provide work information.
2022-06-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: Child #1 has a financial agreement and emergency contact that has not been reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months.

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 informationA 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 will have parent review both forms and sign.
2022-06-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: Child #1 does not have an initial health assessment on file within 60 days of 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.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has a health assessment dated 5/18/22.
2021-11-04 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have an initial health assessment or TB results on file, date of hire 10/27/20.

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. An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will not work with the children, he is a household member. If I need the staff person to work with the children all required paperwork will be on file.
2021-11-04 Renewal 3290.192(2) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(2)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have an initial health assessment or TB results on file, date of hire 10/27/20.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff person will not work with the children, he is a household member. If I need the staff person to work with the children all required paperwork will be on file.
2021-11-04 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have proof of required health & safety training on file, date of hire 10/27/20.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire:

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will not work with the children, he is a household member. If I need the staff person to work with the children all required paperwork will be on file.
2021-11-04 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: Facility person #1 has not completed the required mandated reporter training, date of hire 10/27/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 person will not work with the children, he is a household member. If I need the staff person to work with the children all required paperwork will be on file.

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