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Thompson Family Child Care

Ridgway, PA · Elk County
German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 389-5342
German Settlement Rd
Ridgway, PA 15853
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00252315
License Issued
May 20, 2026
Active Through
May 20, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2

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THOMPSON FAMILY CHILD CARE is a Family Child Care in RIDGWAY PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-13 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had a late health assessment due to the fact they were dated: 9-15-25 and 8-1-23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will work on continuing to get doctor's office to schedule appointments in timely manner.
2026-02-13 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, there was not documentation the plan was sent to the local municipality and county EMA annually.

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.)
My emergency plan has been sent via email to my local municipality (Ridgway Township) and Elk County Control. I have logged the date in my Emergency Plan Log and how the plan was sent to both agencies.
2025-02-11 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the rest equipment was 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 parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My plan of correction will be to post a diagram that identifies the hung nap mats and give a short description of the nap mat along with the child's name.
2025-02-11 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuously location.

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.)
I will write a plan that covers who will accompany a child in the case of an emergency by ambulance and who will stay back with the children. I will post it on my parent information bulletin board and make sure parents are aware of the plan.
2024-02-13 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment to maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) and in accordance with Announcement C-22-03.

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.)
My plan of correction will be to develop a policy and procedure form that identifies and prevents Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment. I will give each parent/guardian a copy of the policy and procedure form for them to review and sign off on. All signed off forms from parents/guardians will be in each child's file.
2024-02-13 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training and the operators plans for continuity of operations in response to an emergency to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.

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.)
My plan of correction will be to develop a plan for continuity of operations in case of an emergency situation. I will give each family, Ridgway Township, and Elk County Control a copy of my plan so they are informed on what to expect in the case of an emergency that would cause me to close or relocate.
2024-02-13 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an updated parent letter on the emergency plan to include how they will contact the parents during an emergency and when the emergency had ended and how they will provide accommodations for the infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My plan of correction will be to write an emergency plan outlining how I will contact parents in the case of an emergency. I will also inform parents of how I will provide accommodations to infants/toddlers, children with disabilities, children with chronic medical conditions. I will provide each family with the letter and also have them sign off showing they have been informed in the case of an emergency situation. If any changes occur, I will provide an updated letter to parents/guardians.
2023-02-27 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include details of continuity of operations in the event that childcare is not feasible at the location.

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.)
I have added into my emergency plan that any volunteer that may be present must read over the emergency plan set in place in case of an emergency. They will then sign off that they have reviewed and understand the plan.
2022-04-04 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) - Within 60 days/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.131(e)

Description: Within 60 days/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 with an admission date of 1-17-2022 contained a health assessment and a review of the vaccinations date of 3-30-2022 which exceeded the 60 days to receive a health assessment and a review of the vaccinations.

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.The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure in the future that all new children that are enrolling in the daycare provide a health assessment within 60 days. I also added to my handbook that if required documents such as the health assessment are not received within the first 60 days care will be terminated.
2022-04-04 Renewal 3290.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 with an admission date of 1-17-2022 contained a health assessment and a review of the vaccinations date of 3-30-2022 which exceeded the 60 days to receive a health assessment and a review of the vaccinations.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure in the future that all health reports are received by the required time frame and will make sure to notify parents when their children are due for a health assessment to allow them the necessary time to make an appointment
2022-04-04 Renewal 3290.24(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provided a method for facility persons to contact parents in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I added a section within the emergency plan that explains how parents will be contacted in the case of any type of emergency.
2022-04-04 Renewal 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions on how the parents can be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have added a section within the emergency plan that discusses how and when parent will be contacted of any emergency as well as how and when they will be reunited with their child(ren).
2022-04-04 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log contained a date of 1-19-2022 and 3-22-2022 which exceeded the allowable 60 days to conduct a fire drill.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure that I am up to date on filling in my log every 60 days..
2022-04-04 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 smoke detection log contained a date of 2-26-2022 and 3-28-2022 which exceeded the allowable 30 days to test the smoke detection system.

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.)
I will make sure that the smoke detection log is completed within the 30 day window.
2021-12-28 Initial review 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed there were several shelves in the bathroom and childcare area which needed to be securely anchored. Observed a changing table which needed to be securely anchored. Observed a television which was not anchored to the wall or to a stable stand.

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.)
Anchor shelves in the play area as well as the changing table in the bathroom so that they cannot tip over. Hang the TV so that it is out of the reach of children.
2021-12-28 Initial review 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: Observed one of the dogs which was on the facility premises did not have a current rabies immunization on file at the facility.

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.)
Provide a copy of the most recent rabies vaccination for the dog.
2021-12-28 Initial review 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not submit a copy of the completed emergency plan to the local municipality and 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.)
Provide a copy of the emergency plan to my local township and county control.
2021-12-28 Initial review 3290.61 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.61

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: Observed the proposed play area did not contain gates which would prevent children from having access to small rocks, a drive way, or a dumpster.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Install gates so the children do not have access to small rocks in the driveway or the dumpster while playing in the proposed outdoor play area. We plan to install the gates in the spring when the weather allows. When children are taken outdoors until the gates are installed, we will use a grassy area on a different side of the building away from the items listed.
2021-12-28 Initial review 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 diaper cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low shelf in the bathroom used by 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.)
I will hang a basket on that backside of the door to keep any diaper creams up out of the reach of the children.
2021-12-28 Initial review 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed foam by the entrance to the facility. Observed sharp edges of the damaged vinyl siding on the side of the building and exposed conduit and outlet boxes in the potential outdoor play area. Observed the water tank cords were hanging and a visible hazard. Observed the heating vents needed to be cleaned.

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.)
Replace the piece of cracked siding that has the exposed foam. Cap the pipe sticking up, cover the exposed outlets, seal the exposed water line cords, and clean all heating vents.
2021-12-28 Initial review 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed spots of peeling paint in the corner by the entrance door.

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.)
Patch the cracks in the corner and repaint getting rid of any peeling paint.
2021-12-28 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: Observed the facility did not have proof of purchase for the 10 year lithium ion fire alarm which was operable at the time of the inspection.

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.)
Fill out the attestation statement for fire safety requirements and provide the purchase date.

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