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Joann Swanger
533 S Main St, Chambersburg PA 17201 · License #CER-00244528 · Family Child Care Home
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.105(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
Observed a toddler sleeping in a pack n play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Observed staff file #1, who has already started in a childcare position, did not contain a signed disclosure statement, a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance, and did not contain a CPSL required NSOR verification letter. Observed facility person #2 file did not contain a criminal background clearance, a child abuse clearance, or a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
- Violation
3290.64(a) · 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.
Observed diaper cream accessible to children on a low shelf in the childcare space.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
- Violation
3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Observed staff file #1 and facility person #2 did not contain a valid health assessment with the results of a TB screening test.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
The files for children #3, #4, were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The files for Children #1 and #2 were observed to contain agreement forms that failed to specify the services which are considered as extra.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
3290.192(3) · 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. Facility Person #1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a signed copy of the disclosure statement. However, the signed disclosure lacked a date.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
3290.94(a)(5) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
The facility failed to have an evacuation route posted in a conspicuous location on the 2nd floor of the facility. This was evidenced by the operator admitting that there is no evacuation route posted upstairs.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The file for child #2 was observed to contain a signed agreement that failed to specify arrival and departure times
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The files for children #2 & #3 were observed to contain agreement forms that failed to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.52(2)/3290.113(a) · The operator may provide care to no more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time. No more than two related and unrelated infants may receive care at any one time. If one infant is in care, four toddlers are permitted. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for 6 unrelated children, 1 of whom was an infant.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
The file for child #2 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement that failed to specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The files for children #4 & #5 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that failed to include information if any on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The files for children #1 & #4 were observed to contain Emergency contact forms that failed to include the Health Insurance policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(b)(7) · 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.
The file for child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility was observed to lack documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually. This was evidenced by the last emergency drill occurred on 06/14/2023.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due date of 12/30/22. Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of completed health and safety professional development training update which was to be completed by 12/30/22.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
- Violation
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed an electrical outlet, by a pack n play and one by the recliner, which did not have protective receptacle covers,
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.64(a) · 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.
Observed disinfecting wipes accessible to children on a low table in the outdoor play space. Observed diaper cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the childcare space.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
Observed child file #3 and #4 did not contained a child service report completed during the previous 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2, 3, and 5 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for each child.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.131(a) · 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.
Observed child file #2 and #5, who have been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
- Violation
3290.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
Observed child file #3, an infant, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 8 months ago.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
- Violation
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) · 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 childcare group settings). Child #1 will be dismissed from care at the end of the day until an updated immunization record documenting the 2022 flu vaccination or a letter of exemption written, signed, and dated by the child's parent.
Observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Violation
3290.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Observed medications accessible to children on a low counter while the children were in the eating area.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.151(a)(2) · 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.
Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Violation
3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
Observed child file #2 and #5 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · 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.
Observed the operator did not have documentation of testing the fire alarms at least every 30 days.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Observed the most recent documented emergency drill was completed more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed staff file #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of completion of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3290.64(a)/3290.64(c) · 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.Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed 2 outdoor oil lamps on low tables on the outside porch area at the entrance to the play area. Observed a poke weed plant accessible to children in the flowering plant area of the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Observed child file #2 contained an original agreement.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(a) · 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.
Observed child file #1, contained an initial health assessment which was obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Observed the facilities emergency plan did not contain a completed form providing guidance to others in the event any of these children are in care and the facility needs to evacuate.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290(g)(10) within 90 days of the date of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 8/2/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed , staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #2 does not have 3290(g)(10). Staff person #1 has completed the approved pediatric first aid and cpr with an approved trainer after the 4/29/22 requirement.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The file for Staff #1 did not contain current Mandated Reporter Training. The Mandated Reporter training in file was date 4/3/16. The file for Household Member #2, who provides direct supervision to the children, did not contain mandated reporter training.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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.
***2nd Citation The file for Staff #1 lacked a valid complete FBI clearance at time of virtual renewal inspection. Unforeseen circumstances did not allow for a timely completion of the results by the date of renewal. Previously cited on 1/21/21.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Based on Fire Drill documentation, fire drills are not being held at least every 60 days; 1/19/21, 3/25/21, 5/28/21, and 7/30/21.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2021
- Violation
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire:
The file for Staff # 1 and #2 did not contain Health and Safety Basic training prior to 6/13/21 as required by the regulations.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 19, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed a toddler sleeping in a pack n play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 23, 2025 inspection noted: “The files for children #3, #4, were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child'…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 25, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for child #2 was observed to contain a signed agreement that failed to specify arrival and departure times” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error