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Diane Hoffman Family Child Care Home

Ebensburg, PA · Cambria County
S Julian St, Ebensburg, PA 15931
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 244-1210
S Julian St
Ebensburg, PA 15931
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00249441
License Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Active Through
Mar 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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DIANE HOFFMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care in EBENSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-08 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed foam blocks with bite marks.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
One block was placed in the trash due to a bite mark.
2025-12-08 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #1 had child service reports completed on 9/1/24, 5/14/25, and 11/4/25.

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 report has been self-corrected for 2025.
2025-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 12/9/24. Observed peeling paint on the 3rd post to the left of the front gate.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Peeling paint has been removed. The post will be repaired and repainted as necessary.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 7/26/23, 2/22/24, and 9/12/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE ISSUE WAS SELF CORRECTED AS THE CHILD RECEIVED HER HEALTH UPDATE THE FOLLOWING MONTH
2024-12-09 Renewal 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Observed a soiled diaper being placed in a plastic bag instead of being discarded immediately by placing it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered 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.)
THE DIAPER WAS DOUBLE BAGGED IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE THE SAFETY AND SANITIZATION AT THE FACILITY. REGULATIONS WILL BE OBSERVED IN THE FUTURE
2024-12-09 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the post located in the opposite corner of the front gate. Observed peeling paint on the 3rd post to the left of the front gate.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE POST WILL BE REPAIRED AND REPAINTED AS NECESSARY
2024-12-09 Renewal 3290.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: Observed a living room chair obstructing the archway between the front room and kitchen/eating area. Observed 2 pack 'n plays obstructing the archway between the front room and back room.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PACKNPLAY WERE MOVED WHILE THE INSPECTOR WAS PRESENT, THE CHAIR WAS ALSO MOVED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOM AND WILL REMAIN THERE GOING FORWARD
2023-12-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-12-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-08-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation of the fire drill log, the last fire drill was done on 4-2-22. At the time of the inspection on 8-22-22, that was more than 60 days.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills have been conducted as per licensing regulations, there was however a lapse in recording of the drills. I will be more diligent going forward to be sure all fire drills are posted as they are completed to reflect compliance.
2022-08-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: Based on documentation of testing the smoke detection system, the system had not been tested since 4-2-22.

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 smoke section system has been tested per licensing regulations, there was however a lapse in recording of the testing. I will be more diligent going forward to be sure all testing are posted as they are completed to reflect compliance.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement.

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.)
Parent completed agreement form.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 12/2/21 observed adult scissors and a pairing knife in a container on top of the microwave which were accessible to children in care.

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.)
Scissors/pairing knife were moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: From 12/19/20 until updated on 1/5/21 the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down and for 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 shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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.)
Emergency plan was updated 1/5/21 to provide for accommodations as outlined above.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 12/2/21 observed peeling paint on the railings of the porch and on the posts of the fence of the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fence post and porch railing were scraped and repainted.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3290.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed children sleeping on rest equipment which lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. Observed approximately 1 foot of space between 4 of the children.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward rest equipment will be placed at least 2 feet apart.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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.)
Work addresses and work telephone numbers were added to the emergency contact forms. In the future I will explain to parents that forms need to be filled out completely. I will make sure they are complete at start.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a 5 gallon bucket of ice melt and a bag of ice melt on the front porch which were accessible to 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 lid is secured to prevent children from opening the bucket of ice melt. The bag of ice melt is removed. I will make sure the latch to hold on the lid remains in place.
2019-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.102(f) - No hazardous toys/equipment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a recalled Bumbo Seat without straps in the front room of the facility.

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bumbo seat was removed from the center. In the future will continue to remain up to date on recalls in the system.
2019-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.51 - Maximum Number of Children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed 9 children in care unrelated to the operator including 2 infants, 5 preschoolers, and 2 young school-age children.

Correction Required: The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mom called in sick and we were over on children. One infant was taken to a relative for care. In the future I will watch to be sure not to have more than 6 unrelated children.
2019-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the porch at the entrance to the child care facility.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Peeling paint on the porch will be scraped after daycare hours on 7/10/19 to remove all peeling paint. Porch will be repainted. In the future repairs will be made as needed.
2018-12-10 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #4 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's file has been updated to include the missing phone number and will be correct in the future. I will check forms for completion.
2018-12-10 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a space saving high chair attached to a small child's chair. The base of the high chair was bigger than the chair seat creating a potential tip hazard.

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 seating portion of the chair has been reattached to the legs of the high chair thereby removing the potential hazard. In the future, space saving chair attachment will not be used
2018-12-10 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Quikrete and ArmorAll Ultrashine Wash and Wax which were accessible to children in an unlocked storage shed beside the outdoor play space. Both items stated "to keep out of the 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 shed has been secured with a lock and shall remain locked in the future
2018-12-10 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed frayed carpet between the table and the back door in the kitchen. Observed frayed carpet at the back door. Observed frayed carpet to the right of the bathroom door. Observed a protruding nail between the sofa and bookcase. Observed a cracked gate to the right of the entrance to the sand box creating rough edges in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Carpet has been trimmed to remove frayed edges, the nail has been removed and the wall repaired at that location. Gate has been removed and will not be replaced. In the future carpet edges will be part of routine daily inspection.
2018-12-10 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the sand box in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sand box has been sanded and scrubbed with a wire brush to remove all areas of peeling paint. The paint was a product of weather and should not be an issue in the future. Routine daily observation will be conducted to ensure paint is not peeling
2017-12-13 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed approximately a 1 by 1 inch piece of trim missing on the bottom of the entertainment stand which created rough edges.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
With the inspector present, provider was able to trim the area and sand the wood to a smooth consistency. Going forward, provider will continue to ensure no rough edges or sharp corners are present in the daycare space.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was completed by the parent with the exception of the city and zipcode portion of the address. The provider is familiar with the persons listed on the form and was able to add the zipcode and city at the time of inspection on 12-13-2017. Going forward, provider will ensure complete addresses are obtained at he time of admission
2017-12-13 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 8/8/16, 5/9/17, 7/21/17, and 11/17/17.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider made up a form to assist determining when health assessments are due. This form was shown to the inspector and approved 12-13-2017. The parents were informed of the violation and of the need for their assistance in helping the provider remain in compliance and agreed to have the health reports done on time going forward.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 lacked a health report with a statement indicating the child is able to participate in child care 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.)
Inspector emailed a Child Health Addendum Statement which was given to parent who obtained the medical providers signature from the child's most recent visit. A copy of this addendum will be retained in the child's file with the health assessment and also a copy has been mailed to the DHS Office in Hollidaysburg
2017-12-13 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the radiator located at the back door had a partially detached cover on the right-hand side.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
With the inspector present, provider was able to reattach the radiator cover and reinforce the area to prevent future separation. Going forward provider will continue checking to ensure all the covers are in place and functioning.
2017-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.51/3290.113(a) - Maximum Number of Children/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At 0930, upon my arrival, observed 8 children in care. The children were in child care space separate from the kitchen where the provider was vacuuming. Therefore, not able to see, hear, direct, and assess the children at all times.

Correction Required: The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to the operator.Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
POC: Staff child ratios will be maintained at all times. Additionally, June 26, 2017 at 6pm, I have a 2 hour "Supervison" class scheduled with instructor Kim Hengst.

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