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Sher Bears Daycare

Meadville, PA · Crawford County
Jefferson St, Meadville, PA 16335
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

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Jefferson St
Meadville, PA 16335
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00258231
License Issued
Jul 14, 2026
Active Through
Jul 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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About the Provider

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Sher Bears Daycare is a Family Child Care in Meadville 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
2026-05-08 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 file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, does not include a 6-month parental review signature for the emergency contact form and agreement.

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.)
Owner/Operator will check with parent of child #1 to see if there have been any changes with their emergency contact information form or agreement form. Then have them sign.
2026-05-08 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 most recent immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 2 years old, includes 0 of 2 Hepatitis A immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Correction Required: ·Child # must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5.8.25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner/Operator will set up a time to meet with parent regarding immunization record for child #1 regarding the recommended Hepatitis A immunizations. Suggesting options if parent opted out that is acceptable for DHS. Also informing the parent that child can't attend until we receive appropriate documentation from doctor.
2026-05-08 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 facility did not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

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.)
Owner/Operator did replace the old posted information with the new updated appropriate regional child care office information sent to me, the same day I receives from an email.
2026-01-22 Initial review 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 form on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

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.)
The emergency contact for on file for Child #1 and #2 now includes a complete address for all listed release persons.
2026-01-22 Initial review 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.

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.)
There is currently an emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location in the facility, located on the parent board near the sign-in area. The emergency transportation plan is also now in the emergency handbook.
2026-01-22 Initial review 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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 updated Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility now includes language regarding prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
2026-01-22 Initial review 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 the inspection, the interconnected smoke detectors did not appear to be functioning properly as the individual smoke detectors did not sound when the other detectors were being tested.

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 subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner will install 4 new smoke detectors that are approved. These smoke detectors will be smoke, carbon Monoxide, interconnected, and inspected by ETL.

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