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Helen D Staub

New Oxford, PA · Adams County
Hanover St, New Oxford, PA 17350
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (717) 624-2635
Hanover St
New Oxford, PA 17350
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00247442
License Issued
Dec 16, 2025
Active Through
Dec 16, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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HELEN D STAUB is a Family Child Care in NEW OXFORD PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 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
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, Cert Rep observed rubber pieces, less than 1 inch in diameter, scattered around the swing set. These pieces are accessible to toddlers.

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.)
In the outdoor playspace I now use a portable fence to make sure infants and toddlers do not have access to potential choking hazards.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.114 - Outdoor Activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.114

Description: Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: Director reported that even when weather permits, children are not taken outdoors daily.

Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Weather permitting, Operator will take kids to the outdoor play space daily.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #3 and child # 6 do not contain a health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health assessments for child #3 and child #6 have been added to the appropriate files.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(d)

Description: Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms are not being retained for children #1, #2, #4, #5 or #6. There is no documentation on file that indicates parents review Emergency Contact information with a date and signature.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will now have parents review and sign emergency contact form every six months or when a change occurs.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, # 2, #4 and #5 did not contain copies of previous health assessments.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will secure copies of previous health assessments and keep all subsequent health assessments on file.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Facility's Emergency Plan is not being reviewed annually. Last documented review was 9/15/2023.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I reviewed the Emergency Plan after the inspection and have documented the review.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: No Annual Emergency Drill log found at facility. Owner/Operator reports Emergency Drills are not being completed.

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.)
I completed an emergency drill on 10/9/25 and documented the drill.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Owner/operator states a copy of the facility's Emergency Plan has not been sent to the local municipality and, or the local County EMA.

Correction Required: 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.)
This Emergency Plan was sent to the Fire Department and reviewed by the local Fire Chief March 2025.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the indoor primary care space, near the left, back corner, next to the TV, Cert Rep observed that an unused outlet in the power strip did not have a protective electrical cover in place. Children 5 years of age or younger had access. (Corrected onsite)

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.)
Operator installed protective electrical covers during the inspection. (Fixed on site)
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, along the back fence, Cert Rep observed Poison Ivy and Rhododendron that were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The poison Ivy and Rhododendron were removed on 10/4/25.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.94(a)(6) - Remove all persons in one trip Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(6)

Description: Remove all persons in one trip

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have an evacuation plan on the second floor.

Correction Required: Evacuation plans provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I drew up an evacuation plan for the second floor and posted it on wall.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(b)

Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep reviewed the Fire Detection Device testing log and noted that between 5/9/25 and 6/9/25, 31 days elapsed and between 8/8/25 and 9/8/25, 31 days elapsed. In these two instances, Fire Detection Device testing was not completed timely.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator created a schedule to test fire detection devices every 30 days or less, as required.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3290.114 - Outdoor Activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.114

Description: Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: Children are not taken outside daily, weather permitting. A child was observed sitting on a tablet for the duration of the inspection.

Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I take the children outside to play at least once a day weather permitting.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of updated/signed child service reports every 6 months on file.

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 #1, #2, and #3 child service reports have been updated.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 hands were not washed after being diapered.

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 wash every child's hand after diapering that is able to hold their head up.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of updated/signed emergency contact information and the financial agreement once in a 6-month period.

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.)
I have updated child #1, #2, and child #2 emergency contact and financial agreement forms.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Cleaning chemicals and a magic eraser were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink 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.)
I locked the cabinet with the cleaning chemicals and magic eraser, making it inaccessible to children.
2024-09-13 Renewal 3290.78(b) - Training chair - sanitized Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.78(b)

Description: Training chair - sanitized

Noncompliance Area: Three training chairs were observed to be used with urine sitting in them. The training chair was not emptied and sanitized after the use with a sanitizing solution.

Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I empty all training chairs immediately after use and sanitize with 1/4 cup of bleach and water combination.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's records, it was found that an admission date was not specified in the agreement for child #2 and #3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I wrote in dates for these two children start dates, as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that the health insurance/MA coverage was missing for child #2 AND Health insurance/MA policy number was missing for child #1-#3 and child #5.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents gave Ins name & policy and I filled it in on 4 kids and have been added to the file as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility posted documents, it was found that 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 was not present.

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.)
The provider has completed the needed plans and posted them as required.
2023-10-05 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: Upon inspection of the children's records, it was found that the emergency contact information for child #1 was last reviewed on 2.1.22; for child #3 on 1.23.23 AND the Financial agreement was last reviewed on 2.12.22 for child #1.

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.)
The provider had completed the required review, but needed to change the record keeping procedure to remain compliant. Updated records have been filed as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that there was no health assessment on record for child #2 and #3.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both children's parents are getting health filled and will bring to me, which will be filed as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's records, it was found that the health assessment on file for child #5 was dated 3.18.21 and would have expired on 9.18.21. No further health assessments were on file for this child.

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. 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.)
Parent will get health history for 2022-2023 for those appt, which will be filed as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) - Immunization record/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)

Description: Immunization record/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that the immunization record for child #2 was missing 1 DTAP immunization; 1 HIB immunization; 1 Pneumococcal immunization and contained no influenza immunization or valid exemptions. Further, it was found that the immunization record for child #4 was missing 1 Pneumococcal immunization and 2 Hepatitis A immunizations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.)
Child #2 has gotten shots and I will email new shots and filed the record as required. Child #4 has gotten shots and has been filed as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a plan for the continuity of operations was not included. It was also found that staff person #1 was working unsupervised with children without having completed the required 2022 Health and Safety training update.

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 provider completed the updated training as required. Provider will continuity of operations to the current emergency plan as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.24(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not included.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have updated the emergency plan as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that 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 was not included.

Correction Required: 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 have updated the emergency plan as required.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not included.

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 updated the emergency plan as required.
2023-10-05 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 the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 2022 Health and Safety training update.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 11.3.23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children by a family childcare home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider has taken the required training immediately and was not unsupervised until completed.
2023-10-05 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that a toxic laundry cleaning product was accessible to children in care in the dining room area.

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 provider will more closely monitor the physical area and ensure that all toxics are inaccessible multiple times a day.
2023-10-05 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: Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that tests were completed on the following dates, which exceeded the maximum of 30 days between tests: 1.3.23; 2.9.23; 3.16.23; 4.19.23; 5.5.23; 6.8.23; 7.12.23; 8.4.23; 9.15.23.

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 make sure to stay within time by using calendar entries to prompt the required tests every 30 days or less.
2022-09-02 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-09-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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