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Once Upon A Time Day Care

Wyoming, PA · Luzerne County
Dug Rd, Wyoming, PA 18644
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 696-6095
Dug Rd
Wyoming, PA 18644
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00254288
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jul 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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About the Provider

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ONCE UPON A TIME DAY CARE is a Family Child Care in WYOMING PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. 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
2026-04-08 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as evidenced by the previous health assessment dated 9/25/23 and the most current dated 2/23/26.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was an oversight and was corrected immediately once found.
2025-04-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-01 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized
2019-04-26 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain a health assessment. Staff began employment on 8/25/18.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will obtain a health assessment for file. Provider will ensure that all staff files contain a current health assessment.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 1 has not been reviewed and/or updated by parents since 2/5/18.

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.)
Provider will have parent review and update the Fee Agreement for Child # 1. Provider will ensure that the Fee agreement is reviewed and/or updated by parent every 6 months.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain a valid FBI Clearance. File contain a paper from the Dept. of Ed, stating the unofficial results are enclosed. Staff began child care on 8/25/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider suspended Staff # 1 from child care until a completed FBI Clearance is obtained. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed and all files are complete.
2018-12-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Infant bottles were not labeled with child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider labeled infant bottles with child's name. Provider will ensure that all infant bottles are labeled for each child.
2018-07-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Pack n' play were not labeled for each child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have several cribs that the labels fell off. We check them daily to make sure labels are on each one.
2018-07-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Infant bottles were not labeled with each child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We told each parent to be sure that all bottles are labeled and check them daily. We have extra labels if needed to do ourselves.
2018-07-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain verification of child care experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All the staff has experience in their files, however weren't detailed as they should have been. All staff will have detailed child care experience in file.
2018-04-27 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for Child # 1 did not include a review of child's immunization record.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will obtain immunization record for Child # 1. Provider will ensure that all children's records are complete and up to date.
2018-04-27 Renewal 3280.69(a) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility hot water that is accessible to children was measured at 118 degrees.

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.)
Provider shut off the hot water that is accessible to children. Provider will ensure that all hot water that is accessible to children measures at 110 degrees or less.
2017-04-21 Renewal 3280.102(f) - Hazardous toys and equipment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is one crib at the facility that does not have documentation on file to verify that it meets the current safety standards as required by the CPSC

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed the crib immediately from the child care room and it will not be used. Will make sure all cribs being used meet the safety standards.
2017-04-21 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/21/17 there are eight chidren present that include three older toddlers and five young toddlers. Facility person #1 stated that she and facility person #2 were watching the children as one group. The children are not specifically assigned to a staff person.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make a list for each staff person so children are in an assigned group.
2017-04-21 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 does not have a fee agreement on file

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents complete a fee agreements. Will add missing sheet to child #1's file.
2017-04-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #2 and 3 are missing the addresses of the release persons on the emergency contact forms

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.)
Will add the addresses of the release persons to the emergency contact forms for child files #2 and 3. Will make sure parents fill this information in for all children.

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