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Miles Of Smiles

Old Forge, PA · Lackawanna County
Ann St, Old Forge, PA 18518
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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State Rating
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Ann St
Old Forge, PA 18518
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00248297
License Issued
Feb 24, 2026
Active Through
Feb 24, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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About the Provider

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Miles Of Smiles is a Family Child Care in Old Forge 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
2025-11-03 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: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #3's emergency contact sheet did not include release person's address.

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.)
Operator obtained the addresses of the release persons for both children, and it was added to the emergency contact sheet.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Child #1's financial agreement was last reviewed and dated on 8/31/24. Child #3's financial agreement was last reviewed and dated on 6/20/24. These dates indicate that a review was not done within the 6-month requirement.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator immediately had the parents of the children review and sign an updated financial agreement form.
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced monitoring visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. Operator stated that fire drills and testing were done, however the current documentation that was available was already reviewed from the most recent inspection, which was on 11/13/2024. The facility did not have any additional documentation of doing a drill after that date.

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. The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I wrote last few months on proper form and posted in parent area. I will always keep drills and logs documented properly. I will do a drill this week as the immediate correction.
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: During allocated unannounced monitoring visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. Operator stated that fire drills and testing were done, however the current documentation regarding fire alarm testing that was available was already reviewed from the most recent inspection, which was on 11/13/2024. The facility did not have any additional documentation of testing the fire alarm after that date.

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.)
Same as violation #1. I will be diligent at keeping track of my alarm testing paperwork to make sure it is recorded monthly on the proper form. Operator tested fire alarm while rep was present during unannounced. Fire alarm testing will be documented immediately once completed on the fire safety form.
2024-11-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-11-15 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23 the inspector observed a pack in play, not in use, with a hole in the mesh wall.

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.)
Immediately after inspectors left the hole was sewed up and checked the other pack and plays for any small starter holes.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3290.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23 the operator could not provide the director with a supervision policy as is required.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added a paragraph to my contract letting all parents know I will be the only adult supervising the children, pic attached.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23 the operator could not provide the director with an emergency care plan for children.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I wrote an emergency plan and added it into my emergency readiness plan. All involved individuals in the transportation plan know their part and have a copy of the new updated.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider completed the one-hour 2022 Health and Safety update course on Better Kid Care. Certificate and training course summary attached.
2023-11-15 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: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23 the inspector observed that an aerosol-based air freshener was within reach of the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately moved air freshener onto back windowsill behind my desk out of the reach of any children.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23 the operator observed that the provider conducted fire drills on 1/4/23 then again on 3/20/23, then again on 5/4/23, then again on 7/3/23, then again on 9/6/23, then again on 11/1/23 all of which are over every 60 calendar 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My own ignorance in understanding the regs. I will make sure to complete all fire drills on exactly 60 days or earlier and not just before.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(b)

Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/15/23 the operator observed that the provider conducted manual testing of the smoke detectors outside of every 30 calendar days with violations on testing on 1/4/23 to 2/16/23, 5/4/23 to 6/11/23, 7/3/23 to 8/16/23.

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.)
Same as above. I will make sure my testing dates are within 30 days and never after.
2023-02-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-10-13 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized
2022-02-09 NS - Uncertified Unannounced Monitoring NS - Uncertified Unannounced Monitoring Non Compliant - Finalized

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