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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Melissa Swoyer

Jonestown, PA · Lebanon County
E Queen St, Jonestown, PA 17038
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (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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About the Provider

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

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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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.

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