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Neelys Tiny Tots

Utica, PA · Venango County
Boughner Hill Rd, Utica, PA 16362
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Subsidized Program
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📞 (814) 425-1772
Boughner Hill Rd
Utica, PA 16362
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00258997
License Issued
Aug 18, 2026
Active Through
Aug 18, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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NEELYS TINY TOTS is a Family Child Care in UTICA 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
2026-05-14 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The certificate of compliance posted in the facility had an expiration date of 8/18/2024.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current certificate of compliance has been posted in the facility.
2026-05-14 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 file for Staff Person #1 did not include a disclosure statement. The most recent National Sex Offender Registry certificate on file for Staff Person #1 was obtained more than 60 months ago (6/30/2020). The two most recent State Police clearances (6/3/2020-4/15/2026) and Child Abuse clearances (6/30/2020-4/23/2026) on file for Household Member #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. The most recent FBI clearance on file for Household Member #2 was obtained more than 60 months ago (4/19/2021).

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.)
The NSOR certificate for staff person #1 has been updated as of May 2026. The State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance for household member #2 have been updated as of May 2026.
2026-05-14 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: The cabinet under the bathroom sink had a child safety lock which was inoperable. Stored in that cabinet were three bottles of hand sanitizer and a bottle of acetone nail polish remover, all marked "keep out of reach of 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.)
All items in the cabinet will be moved to locked location and the new safety lock will be installed on the cabinet under the bathroom sink.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: Several stained ceiling tiles were observed in the childcare space: near the entrance to the bathroom, across from the black cabinet and near the refrigerator.

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.)
Stained ceiling tiles will be replaced.
2025-05-20 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 form on file for Child #3 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.

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.)
The work address and telephone number for the parent of child #3 has been added to the emergency contact form.
2025-05-20 Renewal 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: disability

Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact form on file for Child #3 and #4 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form has been updated for child 3 to indicate that there are no special needs. Child 4 is no longer in care.
2025-05-20 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: The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #4 is dated 10.19.24, more than 6 months ago.

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.)
Child 4 is no longer in care.
2025-05-20 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 4.22.24, more than 6 months ago. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a Young Toddler, are dated 4.16.24 and 4.11.25, 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Up to date health assessments have been turned in for both child 1 and 2.
2025-05-20 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 12.2.22 and 5.17.24, 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 is no longer in care.
2025-05-20 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 23 months old, included 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 MMR vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Correction Required: ·Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5.19.25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The immunization record for child 1 has been updated.
2025-05-20 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 4.29.23 and 5.6.25, more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment has been updated.
2025-05-20 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: There was a sharp staple protruding from the bottom stair tread, posing a potential hazard to children.

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.)
Staple has been removed.
2025-05-20 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the wall by the steps.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Wall has been sanded and repainted
2025-05-20 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 fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 8.2.24-9.3.24; 9.3.24-10.7.24; 11.1.24-12.2.24; 12.2.24-1.2.25; 1.2.25-2.3.25, all 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.)
New test was conducted and recorded with in the 30 day window.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: The rabies immunization on file for the dog present in the home is expired.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Dozer received an updated rabies vaccination and the record was sent to the cert rep.
2023-05-19 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 as required. Staff #1 has since completed the Get Started with Home Based Care Revised 2022 and is in compliance.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The PA Health and Safety Update 2022 was completed in April of 2023
2023-05-19 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 is lacking 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022. Staff #1 has since completed 12 hours of training on 4/29/2023 to be applied to the previous year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
12 hours of training was obtained in April of 2023
2022-05-31 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The provider does not have documentation of having conducted an emergency drill during the year 12/19/2020 to 12/19/2021.

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.)
An annual emergency drill was conducted on 6/9/2022 as outlined in the child care emergency supporting documents.
2022-05-31 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of training obtained during the year 12/19/2020 to 12/19/ 2021. Staff #1 obtained 6 hours in May 2022 that will be used to correct the violation.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
6 hours of training was obtained in May 2022.

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