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Elizabeth Norella Group Daycare Home

Carbondale, PA · Lackawanna County
Rear Archbald St, Carbondale, PA 18407
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 351-1529
Rear Archbald St
Carbondale, PA 18407
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00247889
License Issued
Jan 19, 2026
Active Through
Jan 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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About the Provider

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ELIZABETH NORELLA GROUP DAYCARE HOME is a Family Child Care in CARBONDALE PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/25. Child #1 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months on file. This is evidenced by the previous child service report on file dated 6/1/23. (See code sheet for DOA's).

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 § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have completed and reviewed with child #1's parent a child service report.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/25. The main classroom did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will have emergency contacts in the childcare space.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.131(b)(2) - Health Information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/25. Child #1's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by child #1's initial health assessment on file dated 11/14/22. Child(ren) #2 & #3 are currently both school aged children, however, they did not have updated health assessments on file that were required prior to starting elementary school. There are no updated health assessments in either child's file. This is evidenced by child #2's most recent health assessment on file dated 9/27/17 and child #3's most recent health assessment on file is dated 6/22/17. Both children should have had an updated health assessment on file in 2018. (See code sheet for DOA).

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. 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.)
We will make sure we receive health assessments for each child enrolled by the 60-day requirement. Contacted child #2 and #3's parents to obtain updated health assessments.
2024-10-30 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/30/24. The facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will add continuity of operations to the facility's emergency plan.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/30/24. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled 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.)
We have updated our parent hand book and posted information for parents to contact OCDEL by phone or access regulations via the web page. Each parent will receive an updated page. phone number 570-963-4371 email [email protected]
2024-10-30 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/30/24. The facility emergency plan does not provide information 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 infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was updated providing accommodations for infant's toddlers and persons with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. Updated policy page has been emailed to EMA it will be added to our current emergency plan
2023-10-23 Renewal 3280.121(a)/3280.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.121(a)/3280.121(b)

Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have a supervision and dismissal policy that is given to parents at time of application.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A supervision and dismissal policy will be made.
2023-10-23 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms for children # 1 and # 2 did not contain address of release persons.

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.)
Parents will update the emergency contact form with address of release persons.
2022-10-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-11-19 Renewal 3280.124(e)/3280.171(c) - Written emergency plan posted/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)/3280.171(c)

Description: Written emergency plan posted/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency. At time of inspection, facility did not have a written traffic letter posted with safe walking and driving routes.

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. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider posted a written plan identifying transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency in each child care space. Provider posted a written traffic letter stating safe walking and driving routes around facility. .
2021-11-19 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Dept. of Education FBI clearance dated 9/11/20 and a Mandated Reporter Training dated 5/10/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility is closed until staff obtains a DHS FBI clearance and completes the Mandated Reporter Training.

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