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Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare

Claysburg, PA · Blair County
Dodson Ln, Claysburg, PA 16625
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 239-8209
Dodson Ln
Claysburg, PA 16625
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00250492
License Issued
Apr 4, 2026
Active Through
Apr 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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SUZI DODSONS FAMILY CHILDCARE is a Family Child Care in CLAYSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Based on the fire drill log, drills were not conducted every 60 days due to the fact the last documentation was 12-23-25.

Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I did hold drills and will maintain the fire drill log better.
2026-08-04 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: Based on the smoke detection testing log, testing of the smoke detectors were not conducted every 30 days due to the fact the last documentation was 12-23-25.

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.)
I did test smoke detectors and will maintain better documenting of testing.
2026-01-12 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had parent complete form.
2026-01-12 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: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Had parent complete the form.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the fee amount and the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed forms.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: 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.)
Completed form.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed form.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3290.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: Based on the fire drill log, the hypothetical locations of the fire were not rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills on 12-6-24 and 1-2-25.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will rotate the hypothetical locations when holding drills.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's arrival and departure times were added to the file.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing information was added to the child's file.
2024-01-12 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: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Phone number of designated pick-up person was added.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2 had an admission date of 6/5/23 with a health report dated 8/11/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 has current health report. Written reminders will be given to the parent weekly with the due date of the physical listed on the documentation. Documentation will include a reminder that if the paperwork is not received in the appropriate time frame, the child may not be able to attend until required documentation is received.
2024-01-12 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: The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 6/1/23 and reviewed on 1/2/24.

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.)
Parent had already completed the paperwork, and I will be sure the information is reviewed and signed before the date it will be due again. I will have it reviewed more often so it doesn't exceed the designated 6-month period.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan update to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will update and send a copy of my new emergency management plan to the Blair County EMA and local municipality.
2024-01-12 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: Observed Murphy Oil Soap, Lysol, Pet Disinfecting Cleaner, and Bissell Wood Floor which all indicated "keep out of the reach of children" under the kitchen sink which were accessible to children. Observed Purell Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the round table by the sliding door in the family room which was accessible to 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.)
New locks will be installed on the cabinet doors containing toxic materials, or toxic materials will be removed and placed in an area that is not accessible to the children.

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