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Karen M Taylor Family Child Care Home

Duke Center, PA · Mckean County
Grant St, Duke Center, PA 16729
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 966-3337
Grant St
Duke Center, PA 16729
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00253419
License Issued
Jun 14, 2026
Active Through
Jun 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2

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About the Provider

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KAREN M TAYLOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care in DUKE CENTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-16 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-25 Renewal 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were observed not to specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have written N/A for having no extra services for each child on their agreement forms.
2024-03-07 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 Updated Child Health Assessment for Child #2 was dated more than 6 months apart.

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.)
Updated health assessment has been received.
2024-03-07 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 Updated Child Health Assessment for Child #1 (PS) was dated more than 12 months apart.

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 has been received.
2023-03-08 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the main room and to the left a Lakeshore bookcase with a red bin had a cracked handle which posed a pinch point or cutting hazard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The red bin was thrown away and replaced with another.
2023-03-08 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1)

Description: Parent written verification from Doctor.

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of Child #1 (PS) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After the owner/operator, spoke with the child's parent, they realized it was an oversight. Flu shot was received 03/09/2023. Receipt sent to certification rep.
2023-03-08 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent State Police Clearances for Household Member #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This citation is cited and corrected with a new PA State Police Clearance dated: 06/10/2020.
2023-03-08 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: The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #1 was dated more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This citation was cited and corrected with a new Mandated Reporter date of 05/15/2020.
2023-03-08 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's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 01/01/2023 and 02/01/2023. The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.

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.)
This citation was cited and corrected with a fire detection test dated: 02/02/2023 - 03/01/2023 which was 27 days apart.
2022-03-14 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the outdoor play area, a yellow riding toy with a missing push bar and a detached screw.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will remove, and dispose of, the yellow riding toy from the children's play area.
2022-03-14 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1)

Description: Parent written verification from Doctor.

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have the parent of child file #1 provide written verification of exemption of the recommended flu vaccine.
2022-03-14 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: Observed the operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

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 will provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically, and have it visible in the facility.
2022-03-14 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not have documentation of an annual review of the emergency plan until 13 months after the previous annual review of the emergency plan.

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.)
The annual review of the emergency plan has been done, but was done at 13 months instead of within the year.
2022-03-14 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: Observed the entrance gate to the outdoor play area had several support pieces which had splintering wooden edges. Observed spots of damaged plaster/wall between the refrigerator and the entrance door to the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will replace the wooden support pieces on the outside play area gate that are splintering. I will also cover up the damaged plaster on the wall between the refrigerator and the entrance door.
2022-03-14 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: Observed the operator did not have an evacuation route posted on the second floor of the home.

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 post an evacuation route in a visible place on the second floor of the home.

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