Home Helpers Child Care
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Home Helpers Child Care. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- HoursNot listed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance. 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.) The parents has updated the Policy Number and the form has been initialed by both the provider and parent for correction. |
|||
| 2026-03-27 | 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: The updates to the health reports on file for Child #2, a preschooler, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 8.12.24 and 9.3.25. The file for Child #3, a preschooler, lacked a current health report. The most recent health report for Child #3 was dated 8.13.24. 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.) Child #2 already has a updated Health report on file. It had just lapsed the 1 year mark. Operator has obtained a current health report for Child #3. |
|||
| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 lacked 5 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of December 2024 to December 2025. 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.) Hours were used from another year to balance out the requirement. |
|||
| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a completed PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Household Member #3 who had turned 18 since the prior inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). HHM #3 may not be present at the facility while children are in care. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Household member will not be present during care hours until all Clearances are done and on file. Then submitted to the state. All clearances have been applied for and copies are being emailed to our representative. |
|||
| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: As confirmed by the operator, a health assessment was not available for facility person #1. 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. 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.) [Facility Person #1] is a 16-year old Child Development student that was working on her CDA training from The Learning Lamp Program will no longer be shadowing me at Home Helpers Child Care. |
|||
| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.151(c)(2)/3290.192(2) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.151(c)(2)/3290.192(2) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: As confirmed by the operator, a Tuberculosis screening was not available for facility person #1. Correction Required: 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. 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.) [Facility Person #1] is a 16-year old Child Development student that was working on her CDA training from The Learning Lamp Program will no longer be shadowing me at Home Helpers Child Care. |
|||
| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.192(1) - Name, address, and phone | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.192(1) Description: Name, address, and phone Noncompliance Area: The name, address, and telephone number of facility person #1 was not on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) [Facility Person #1] is a 16-year old Child Development student that was working on her CDA training from The Learning Lamp Program will no longer be shadowing me at Home Helpers Child Care. |
|||
| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.24(c)/3290.192(4) - Training regarding plan/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.24(c)/3290.192(4) Description: Training regarding plan/Required training Noncompliance Area: As confirmed by the operator, facility person #1 did not receive emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) [Facility Person #1] is a 16-year old Child Development student that was working on her CDA training from The Learning Lamp Program will no longer be shadowing me at Home Helpers Child Care. |
|||
| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: As confirmed by the operator, the following documents were not available for facility person #1: State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate, Disclosure Statement, or Mandated Reporter training. 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 a child care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) [Facility Person #1] is a 16-year old Child Development student that was working on her CDA training from The Learning Lamp Program will no longer be shadowing me at Home Helpers Child Care. |
|||
| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 lacked a child service report within 6 months of starting at the facility. The child service report was completed 9 months after starting at the facility. 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 #2 has a current child service report on file at this time. |
|||
| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The admission date was added to the agreement form. |
|||
| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1 was observed to be an original. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the agreement form was made for the child's file and the original will be given to the parent. |
|||
| 2025-03-27 | 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: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed. 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.) Operator will review the child's emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing address information be added to the emergency contact form. |
|||
| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The current health reports on file for Children #2 and #3 lacked a statement that the child had received all age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics since the time of the previous health report. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will speak with the parents and request they contact the physician to obtain the missing information. |
|||
| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Operator was unable to locate the policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma at the time of the inspection. 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 Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy will be updated. |
|||
| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 6 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.2023 through 12.2024. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 4 hours of child care training in their respective year of 12.2023 through 12.2024. 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.) Staff Person's #1 and #2 completed a training in January 2025 that was counted toward their missing annual hours. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 lacked an agreement that had been signed by the Operator and the Parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will complete an updated agreement with the parent which will signed upon completion by the operator and the parent. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the telephone number of the physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will review the emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing information be provided. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | 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: The emergency contact form for Children #1 and #3 lacked the addresses for each of the release persons listed. 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.) Operator will review the emergency contact forms with the parents and request that the missing information be added to the form. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(a) Description: Within 60 days Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment at the facility. The most recent health report was completed 94 days after 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has a current health assessment on file at this time. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a young toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 6 months. The most recent health report was dated 7.3.23. 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.) Operator will request that the parent provide an updated health report for the child. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | 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: The file for Child #2, a preschool age child, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 10.10.22. 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.) Operator will request that the parent provide an updated health report for the child. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | 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: The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 1.11.22 and 2.16.24. 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 Person #1 has a current health assessment on file at this time. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1 and #2 lacked 1.5 of their 12 hours of annual child care training between 12.2022 and 12.2023. 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.) Staff Person's #1 and #2 completed a training on 1.1.2024 that was counted toward their missing training hours. |
|||
| 2024-03-13 | 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: The facility exceeded 30 days between alarm testing on 5.9.23 and 6.28.23 and then between 9.15.23 and 10.23.23. 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.) The facility is up to date on their monthly fire alarm testing at this time. |
|||
| 2023-03-02 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will review the child's emergency contact form with the parent and request that the missing information be provided. |
|||
| 2023-03-02 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked a current influenza vaccination. The last documented influenza vaccination occurred on 10.19.21. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 will be dismissed from the facility close of business 3.2.23. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 will not return to the facility until the parent provides verification of a current influenza vaccination or a written exemption. |
|||
| 2023-03-02 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(3) - Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.131(e)(3) Description: Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked a current influenza vaccination. The last documented influenza vaccination occurred on 10.19.21. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 will be dismissed from the facility close of business on 3.2.23. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 will not return to the facility until the parent provides verification of a current influenza vaccination or a written exemption. |
|||
| 2023-03-02 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file lacked continuity of operations as required by Federal Regulation. 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 emergency plan will be updated to include continuity of operation. |
|||
| 2023-03-02 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked the required updated Health and Safety training prior to 12.30.22. 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.) Staff Person's #1 and #2 will complete the 1-hour health and safety training update. |
|||
| 2023-03-02 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 1 of their 12 hours of child-care training in their respective training 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.) Staff Person #2 is completing the 1 hour updated Health and Safety Training that will be counted toward their missing 1 hour of training. |
|||
| 2023-03-02 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.32(d) - Age and training/Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.32(d) Description: Age and training/Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 2 years between updating their Pediatric First Aide and CPR. This was documented by trainings occurring on 7.27.20 and 2.26.23. Another Staff Person would not have been present with Pediatric First Aide and CPR between 7.27.22 and 2.26.23. 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. One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person's #1 and #2 have completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file at this time. |
|||
| 2023-03-02 | Renewal | 3290.64(d) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.64(d) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Two bingo daubers labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children were observed in the art area. The bingo daubers were not labeled as nontoxic. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bingo daubers were discarded. |
|||
| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Description: Age and training/Required training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 4 hours of the required 12 hours of annual training hours completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021. The file for staff #2 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 5 hours of the required 12 hours of annual training hours completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Home Helpers have received all 12 hours of annual training. |
|||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Nearby Providers
Considering Home Daycare?