Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-14 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Description: Age and training/Required training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation staff person obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had more than enough credits for 2026, so I loaned 2025 2 hours from 2026. I have completed 24 hours of professional development in 2025-2026. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not give the parent of child #1 the original incident report on the day an incident occurred with child #1. Correction Required: A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paper was signed that afternoon by mom and the original given to her and a copy placed in the child file and the facility file. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers, one was in the carpeted area of the child care space, and the other was where the decorative lights were plugged in. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Covers were on hand and were placed into the receptacles right away. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have a gate secure enough to keep a family pet outside of the child care space while the operator was caring for the children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A better more secure and taller gate was bought and installed. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Observed on the day of the inspection, the most recent fire alarm testing was conducted on 10/2/25, which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection. 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 subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill and testing was done the next day and recorded. |
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| 2025-04-18 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I added to the parent's letter how ill accommodate the children during an emergency procedure. |
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| 2025-04-18 | Renewal | 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator was observed to be providing a letter to each enrolled child's parent explaining the emergency procedures, however, this letter failed to provide information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent compete the missing information on the emergency contact paper. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The childs parent was contacted and asked for the addresses. Addresses were added to the missing areas of the released individual. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I added to the emergency plan that i would contact the parents by text. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I added a method where I will text the parents when the emergency has ended to inform where they can go to pick up their child. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of Staff person #1 completing an annual minimum of 12 Clock hours of child care training. This was evidenced by documentation of 9 clock hours of child care training present in the file Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional hours of classes will be taken this year to make up for the missing hours. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.73(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit that lacked a pair of tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) tweezers were added immeditely after inspector noticed and pointed it out. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a plastic picnic table in the outdoor play area that was cracked along the top edged creating a rough edge, and pinch point. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Used silicone over the crack on the plastic picnic table. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack an evacuation plan on the main living floor of the home. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put up a evacuation plan in the hall at top of the steps to main living area. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed a changing mat with torn, exposed foam. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fixed promptly when inspector pointed it out to me. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent added address needed for person whom child may be released to. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed soiled diapers not being immediately placed into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can due to the fact, staff #1 placed it in a plastic bag. Then at the end of the diapering process, took the soiled diaper to the plastic-lined, hands-free covered can outside the child care space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bought a small lidded trash can for soiled diapers to be placed into immediately. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form lacking the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parent signed the minor first aid box. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of completing an emergency plan drill by 12-19-21. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Did a tornado drill on 4-29-22. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Description: Age and training/Required training Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To have my 9 hours needed to comply completed by 5-31-22. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/Required training Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact the documents on file were dated 3-23-22 and 5-21-16. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To make sure I keep better track of when my training is due so it's not more than 60 months apart. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Observed Mod Podge brand clear acrylic spray labeled "keep out of the reach of children" stored in the top drawer of the black unlocked cabinet 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved the mod podge to a shelf in my laundry room that day while inspector was here. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation, fire drills were not done every 60 days do to the fact the dates documented were 3-18-22 to 1-14-22 which is 63 days, 11-15-21 to 9-15-21 which is 61 days, and 9-15-21 to 7-16-21 which is 61 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure fire drills are done within 60 days, not over 60 days. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation on file testing of the smoke detection system was not done every 30 days based on the fact the dates recorded were 2-17-22 to 1-13-22, which is 35 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure the fire tests for the smoke detectors are done within 30 days. |
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