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Once Upon A Time Llc

Shavertown, PA · Luzerne County
N Main St, Shavertown, PA 18708
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 696-6095
N Main St
Shavertown, PA 18708
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256524
License Issued
Aug 16, 2026
Active Through
Aug 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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Once Upon A Time Llc is a Family Child Care in Shavertown PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-18 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.131(d)(5) - Health Information/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.131(d)(5)

Description: Health Information/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The record for Child #2 (see code sheet for date of admission) did not contain any health reports, immunization records, or a letter of exemption, and this child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will immediately contact the parent/guardian of Child #2 to obtain the required health report, immunization records, or exemption documentation. All required documentation will be placed in the child's file upon receipt. If the documentation is not provided within the required timeframe, the facility will follow licensing regulations regarding continued enrollment. An updated health assessment and immunizations record were received on 5/18/26, which is the day of the inspection.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A jungle gym with a slide and a Skip Hop activity chair, that were located in the outdoor play area, were observed to be covered in heavy dust.

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.)
Immediate Cleaning: The jungle gym with slide and the Skip Hop activity chair were thoroughly cleaned and sanitized upon observation.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 was observed to be sleeping in a pack n play in the Nap Room. Two sides of the pack n play were flush against the corner of a wall. This child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of their pack n play.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Pack `n Play was moved to a position that ensures at least two feet of spacing on three sides, per licensing requirements.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4)/3280.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)/3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times or the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. 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.)
The agreement for Child #2 has been updated to include the child¿s arrival and departure times and the names of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3280.123(a)/3280.123(a)(3) - Signed /Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)/3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Signed /Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 was not signed by the operator. Also, the only child service report on file for Child #4 (see code sheet for date of admission) was dated 4/28/25. This initial report was required to be completed within 6 months of the child being admitted.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for Child #2 has been signed by the operator and updated in the child¿s file. A new system has been implemented to ensure all future agreements are signed by the operator before they are filed. The child service report on file for Child #4 is currently compliant.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. It also did not include a parent's work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 emergency contact form for Child #3 has been updated to include the address and telephone number of the child¿s physician or source of medical care, as well as the parent¿s work phone number.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3280.131(d)(7)/3280.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(7)/3280.131(d)(8)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #2 was observed to be missing a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The health assessment was also missing a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for Child #2 has been updated to include the required statements: A statement confirming that the child is able to participate in child care and appears free from contagious or communicable diseases. A statement confirming that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics have been conducted since the previous health report.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3280.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.61(c)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: Two infants and two young toddlers were observed in the Nap Room. The measured capacity based on the square footage for this classroom only allows for 3 children to receive care at one time.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediate Action Taken: One child was relocated to an appropriate, licensed classroom to immediately meet the required capacity of three children. Staff Notified and Informed: All staff were reminded of the room¿s maximum capacity and instructed to verify square footage limits before placing children in any room.
2025-01-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A children's rocking chair, that was located in the Main Room, was observed to have torn fabric.

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 children's rocking chair was immediately removed from the Main Room and repaired.
2025-01-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person #1 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.
2025-01-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.69(a)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 acknowledged that the children's hands are washed in the Lobby Restroom. A thermometer was used to measure the hot water temperature in that restroom, which was observed at 125°F, exceeding the maximum recommended temperature of 110°F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To turn down the temperature of the hot water on the hot water heater so that the hot water temperature in the Lobby Restroom is below 110°F.
2024-06-21 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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