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Melissa Swoyer

Jonestown, PA · Lebanon County
E Queen St, Jonestown, PA 17038
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📞 (717) 865-0593
E Queen St
Jonestown, PA 17038
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00257403
License Issued
Aug 11, 2026
Active Through
Aug 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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MELISSA SWOYER is a Family Child Care in JONESTOWN PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-11 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled for individual use.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's nap equipment was labeled with their names on it.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan was not reviewed within the past 12 months. This was corrected during the inspection.

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 emergency evacuation plan was reviewed signed off on and dated during the inspection.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3290.77 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.77

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the sliding glass door did not have a visual strip at eye level of the children. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A visual strip was placed at eye level on the sliding glass door during the inspection.
2025-05-02 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed aluminum can tabs in the outdoor play space, along the right of the above ground pool, which were 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.)
I the provider have removed the soda can tabs from the pool are.
2025-05-02 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 information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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.)
I the provider have requested and received the physician's information on the Emergency contact form.
2025-05-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: I the provider will complete this form with the incoming parents to ensure all necessary home and work addresses, and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent is included.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I the provider requested the above missing information from the emergency contact information. Parents have updated with proper information.
2025-05-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care at the time of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I the provider requested the above missing information from the Emergency contact form. Parents have provided signatures as required.
2025-05-02 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 #3 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report was dated 03/13/2025 with the previous dated 01/24/2024.

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.)
I Spoke with the parent about providing an updated health report every 12 months.
2025-05-02 Renewal 3290.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have provided / will provide parent with proper form for feeding this infant.
2025-05-02 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid at the time of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I the provider requested consent from both parents and have received the consent since in home inspection.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed a thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermometer for the refrigerator has been purchased and will be placed in the refrigerator to display proper temperature.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance 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.)
Insurance policy has been provided and added to the child's health information. Going forward I will make sure that the insurance information is obtained at enrollment.
2024-05-13 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 information for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individuals 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have obtained both child 1 and 2's address information of those people the children can be released too. I the provider will make sure to have completed Emergency contact information going forward.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 included an initial health report which was not provided within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the health report on file was dated 04/29/2024.

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.)
This issue was completed at time of inspection, just was past the 60 day window.
2023-05-15 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had the parent update the arrival and departure tme on the agreement form.
2023-05-15 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents have provided update to the agreements as requested
2023-05-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the parents' home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated emergency contact to reflect proper contact information.
2023-05-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and 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.)
Emergency information has been updated and reflect what was requested.
2023-05-15 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 information for child #3 did not include the address of the individuals 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information was now added for this child.
2023-05-15 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 and #3 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file for child #1 was dated 11/03/2022, with the previous health report dated 04/28/2022. The current health report on file for child #3 was dated 04/13/2023, with the previous health report dated 08/15/2022.

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.)
Child 1 was missed due to the provider canceling her appointment but was obtained as soon as possible. Child 3 had to cancel her appointment due to a death in the family, again, this was obtained as soon as possible.
2023-05-15 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 did not have documentation of a minimum of 12 clock hours of annual training between 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022.

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.)
All hours have been obtained. I forgot about the new policy timeframe.
2023-05-15 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid and CPR for staff person #1 and #2 was not completed on or before the expiration date of the previous certification. The current training was completed on 04/04/2023 with the previous training completed on 02/25/2021.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will do better planning for training. The instructor got sick and had to push our training back.
2023-05-15 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: Observed a spray sunscreen labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a table on the deck in the outside play space which was accessible to children. Observed a preschool age child pick-up the can and attempt to spray another child with the sunscreen while the group was getting ready to go back inside. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

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 removed sunscreen from this area and out of reach of children.
2023-05-15 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: A fire evacuation route was not posted in a conspicuous location in the basement level of the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
fire evacuation route has been placed in the lower of the facility..
2022-06-02 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 health report on file for child #1 was not updated al least once every 6 months; the current health report on file was dated 05/09/2022 and the previous was dated 08/24/2021.

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.)
Provider has addressed lack of health report every 6 months. Provider get reports going forward every 6 months.
2022-06-02 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 file for child #2, a 20 month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #3, a 4-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.

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.)
Child #2 doesn't believe in this vaccine and has provided a signed document stating this. Child #3 has provided proof of vaccine given.
2022-06-02 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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.)
Provider has added a plan for the above requirements to the emergency plan.
2022-06-02 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: An emergency drill was not conducted between 12/2020 - 12/2021.

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.)
Provider has held an emergency drill at the facility.
2022-06-02 Renewal 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(b)

Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not maintain a copy of the proof of purchase for the smoke detector which was recently replaced in the bonus room/addition on the home.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider found the proof of purchase for the smoke detector and added it to the facilities information binder.

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