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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Gail Swartz Fcch

Douglassville, PA · Berks County
SHED RD, Douglassville, PA 19518
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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📞 (610) 385-4722
SHED RD
Douglassville, PA 19518
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00250766
License Issued
Apr 11, 2026
Active Through
Apr 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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GAIL SWARTZ FCCH is a Family Child Care in DOUGLASSVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. 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 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-06 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment was not labeled with the children's names.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All rest equipment will be labeled with each child's name. The equipment will only be used by named child.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3290.131(c) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(c)

Description: Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP.

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for child #1 did not include the physician's signature.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 will take state provided form for doctor to fill out and sign. Physical was done on 1/8/26.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for child #1 did not include a statement that 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.)
The physical for child #1 will be done using the physical paper that I provide to them to make sure the child is able to participate and is free of contagious or communicable diseases.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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.)
A new plan will be written up to include child maltreatment and given to parents for their acknowledgment. A new signature paper will be in their file.
2025-01-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/15/2025, release persons' addresses were missing from the emergency contact form of child #2.

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.)
Release persons' addresses were added to the emergency contact form of child #2.
2025-01-15 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: During renewal inspection conducted 1/15/2025, last health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 11/13/2023, which is past 12 months. Child #1 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

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.)
Updated health assessment was handed in by parent of child #1.
2025-01-15 Renewal 3290.151(a) - Within 3 months, then 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)

Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 1/15/2025, there was no health assessment on file for facility person #1. Facility person #1 was observed to be providing direct care to children throughout inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 will obtain a health assessment.
2025-01-15 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/15/2025, facility person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR by PQAS instructor, or CCDBG Health and Safety training.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, facility person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no facility person(s) available to supervise facility person #1, facility person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 completed CCDBG Health and Safety training and certificate is on file at the facility. Currently, facility person #1 is away at college and not working at the facility. Facility person #1 will obtain pediatric first-aid/CPR training from PQAS instructor. Facility person #1 will not be left unsupervised while interacting with children until trainings are completed and on file at the facility.
2025-01-15 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 1/15/2025, previous first-aid/CPR certificate on file for facility person #2 expired on 11/30/2024 and was not renewed until 12/27/2024.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First-aid/CPR certification on file for facility person #2 is up to date.
2025-01-15 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 renewal inspection conducted 1/15/2025, there was no disclosure statement or NSOR clearance on file for facility person #1. FBI clearance on file for facility person #1 is PDE FBI, not DHS FBI which is not accepted by OCDEL. Facility person #1 is listed as a household member but was also observed to be caring for children during renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in or be present in the child care facility until all required clearances are on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 obtained DHS FBI and NSOR clearances and they are in the file.
2024-01-24 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 1/24/24, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously. .

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be posted conspicuously.
2024-01-24 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: As of the renewal inspection on 1/24/24, there was no initial health assessment on file for child #1, #2, #3, and #4.

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.)
The initial health assessments were discarded. Only the current and previous health assessments were kept. We will attempt to get documentation from parents.
2024-01-24 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/24/24, children's hands were not washed prior to eating lunch.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will wash children's hands before meals and snacks, in addition to after diapering or toileting.
2024-01-24 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 1/24/24, there was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

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.)
A continuity of operations plan will be added to our emergency plan as required.
2023-01-23 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/23/23, the health assessment for child #1 was not dated.

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 contact parent and have physical form dated by the physician and have it in my files. Copy of dated physical was emailed on 1/24/23.
2023-01-23 Renewal 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/23/23, the diaper changing surface was cloth and unable to be effectively disinfected after each use. The provider did not disinfect after changing a diaper.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have purchased changing pads that are disposable and will be used at every diaper change and disposed of properly with the child's diaper.
2023-01-23 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 1/23/23, there was no policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

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.)
Update my policy book to include to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. See page #3/#16. All new paperwork is given to parents.
2023-01-23 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: As of the renewal inspection on 1/23/23, the operator had no documentation that the parent of each child enrolled in the facility was provided information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

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.)
I have updated my policies so parents have access to the regulations and how to contact DHS if needed by going to www.dhs.gov/providers/childcare and scroll down to 55 PA Code Chapter 3290 for family day care or call the Bureau of Certification Services Northeast Regional office (1-800-222-2108)
2023-01-23 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: As of the renewal inspection on 1/23/23, there was no documentation showing that the fire alarm system is tested every 30 days.

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.)
I will maintain a fire drill and fire alarm test log sheet to record drills every 30 days and have an annual fire safety professional testing to ensure all alarms are working properly. We have a hard-wired system.
2022-01-13 Renewal 3290.131(e) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #1 was dated 12/12/19. The only vaccine for child #2 was Hep B. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was 2/28/20, and there were no influenza vaccines for child #4 and #5. There were no exemption letters on file for any of the children.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Every parent will submit a letter that has the child's name, date, immunizations they are refusing for their child and a signature.
2022-01-13 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of toddlers, which the provider has enrolled at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
I have included in my emergency plan that I will carry infants and toddlers whom has not mastered how to walk fast, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions to ensure their safety. Each parent will receive a new copy of the emergency plan.
2022-01-13 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not have 12 hours of child care training in the previous year.

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.)
I will complete all 12 hours as soon as possible to ensure additional knowledge for safety for my daycare children.

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