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Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home

New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
508 Wilson Rd, New Castle, PA 16101
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Quick Facts

Capacity
30 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 658-8358
508 Wilson Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257818
License Issued
Jul 3, 2026
Active Through
Jul 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

Reviews

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Tasha
2023-06-22 22:22:57
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Very kind loving staff, they treat my daughter so well and teaches her amazing things, she has so much fun here everyday they are wonderful!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND ????

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Amanda
2021-07-17 16:32:14
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I absolutely love this daycare! They really work well with my kids. The owners are fantastic. They treat my kids like family. I would 100% recommend this daycare.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday NOT REPORTED
  • Sunday NOT REPORTED

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2, both preschool aged children, both contain two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will be sure that all the children's files have their health assessments no more than 12 months apart.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contains a health assessment that was lacking an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain an updated childcare staff health assessment.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was lacking the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain an updated health assessment.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance that was obtained after their start date. The file for Staff #1 was lacking the NSOR clearance. Staff #1 cannot work in a childcare position until the NSOR clearance comes back.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained up-to-date state police and NSOR clearances.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the kitchen was lacking tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The tape was put in the first aid kit at the time of inspection.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: As noted on the Smoke detector testing log the following intervals of testing are more than 30 days: 9.12.25-10.13.25, 11.11.25-12.12.25, 12.12.25-1.12.26.

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke detectors were checked at time of inspection.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent child service reports on file for child #1 are dated 5/2023 and 10/2024 which are more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child service report has been updated and will be completed every 6 months.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file did not contain one address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #3's file did not contain 3 addresses for individuals 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.)
Emergency contact information was updated for each child
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Medical/Transportation plan was not posted in the peachy room, the great room, and the Kitchen/eating area.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Medical/Transportation plan has been posted in the 3 rooms listed.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were notified immediately, and notices have been updated to inform the parents of records which are needed to be completed.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations. Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan has been updated and corrected. Staff has been trained in emergency plan.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a written statement giving formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent for one infant.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written statement giving the feeding schedule has been obtained from the parent.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's two most recent pediatric first aid/CPR training are dated 5/7/22 and 2/29/25 which are more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
It has been corrected and updated.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included NSOR certificates dated 1/23/20 and 3/20/25, which are more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #2 included child abuse clearances dated 2/12/19 and 10/28/24, and DHS FBI clearances dated 2/13/19 and 9/9/24, all more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All the files have been corrected and updated.
2025-04-16 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3's file did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the persons' foreign diplomas.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
We are in the process of searching with NACES for necessary documentation.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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