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Jenns Busy Bees Home Daycare

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
Parkway W, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 602-5661
Parkway W
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00254078
License Issued
May 25, 2026
Active Through
May 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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About the Provider

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JENNS BUSY BEES HOME DAYCARE is a Family Child Care in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-24 Renewal 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 and 3's files do not contain the initial agreements.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will place and keep a copy of the initial agreement on file going forward.
2025-02-11 Renewal 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at 9:00 am that staff person #1 left four children unsupervised to answer the door to let the Cert. Rep., a parent and child in.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times.
2025-02-11 Renewal 3290.113(f) - Supervision of children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.113(f)

Description: Supervision of children

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at 11:03 that staff person #1 left five children unsupervised when leaving the room to check for milk in the main kitchen refrigerator. There was no use of an electronic monitor, camera or mirror.

Correction Required: When there is only one operator present in the family child care home and the operator is unable to be physically present with the children because the operator is preparing snacks or meals for children in care or the operator is using the restroom, the operator may comply with the supervision requirement in subsection (a) through the use of an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There is a smart device located in the kitchen that displays the cameras. I should have mentioned to the inspector that this device was on and displaying the view of children while checking the fridge for milk. Also the fridge is located in direct view of children sitting at table. Children will be supervised at all times.
2025-02-11 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3)/3290.123(a)(7) - Services provided/Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)/3290.123(a)(7)

Description: Services provided/Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreements for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child and do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

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). An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements with parents did not previously include a section on extra services for an additional fee, as no such services are offered. Updated agreements for children 1-5 have now been implemented for all children, clearly outlining the services provided and explicitly stating, "No extra services for extra fees."
2025-02-11 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency contact information for child # 4 does not include the health insurance/MA policy number.

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 of child #4 have chosen not to provide insurance policy information and have requested that the provider contact them directly in the event of an emergency. This preference has been documented and added to the form.
2025-02-11 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: It was observed that the emergency contact information and agreements for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were not reviewed, updated and signed by the parent once within a 6-month period.

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.)
No changes were necessary, and the information was reviewed outside the six-month mark. It will be reviewed and signed by parents within the designated six-month period. Child #1's information was updated within the six-month mark, as they were enrolled less than six-months prior to the inspection date.
2025-02-11 Renewal 3290.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 does not include consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 signed for walks and trips and marked "N/A" for the other options (declining consent), as transportation, swimming, and wading are not offered.
2025-02-11 Renewal 3290.24(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises. Corrected on-site.

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.)
The emergency plan has been updated to include the method of contacting parents; "when an emergency arises, parents will be contacted by phone".
2024-02-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-03-17 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 the preschool age Child #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within the previous 12 months. The health assessment on file was dated 2/22/2021

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 #1 now has an updated health assessment on file.
2022-02-16 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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