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Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home
276 S 2ND ST, Chambersburg PA 17201 · License #CER-00245097 · Family Child Care Home
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- (717) 504-8694
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- 276 S 2ND ST, Chambersburg PA 17201 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 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
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack written consent for emergency medical care signed by a parent as required prior to admission.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of successful completion of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The facility was observed to lack a written policy that addresses shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- 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 file for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are valid. 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 clearances that had not been updated once in a 60-month period. This was evidenced by a PA state Police Clearance dated 2/3/2020, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 1/21/2020, and a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance dated 2/28/2020 present in the file.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain agreement forms that were not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
- 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 #4 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 Aug 6, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file for children #4 and #5 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The file for children #1, #2 and #3 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain original agreements.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
- 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 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
- Violation
3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff as required prior to admission.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
- Violation
3290.192(2) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack the health report obtained to correct a previous violation 151(2).
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- 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.
The facility was observed to have a working smoke detection system that was not interconnected as required by 34 Pa. Code § 403.23(c)(1), 62 P.S. § 1016(c), and 55 Pa. Code § 3290.95.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2025
- Violation
3290.24(f) · 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.
The facility was observed to be providing a letter to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures, however, this letter did not detail the accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in 2024.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.24(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
Observed staff file #1 did not contain of documentation of the review and training in the emergency plan within the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- 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, which did not have protective electrical cover, below the window in the children's playroom.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2024
- 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 the following items which were accessible to children, aerosol spray in the bathroom, hand sanitizer on the desk, grill cleaner outside, and clorox wipes on the table, which were all labeled keep out of the reach of children.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3290.64(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed poison ivy growing, accessible to children, on the fence around the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2024
- Violation
3290.66(b) · Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.
Observed cigarette butts accessible to children in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Observed child file #3, 4, and 5 contained an incomplete original agreement.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Observed the emergency contact information for child #3, 4, and 5 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Jul 15, 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.
Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 and #3 did not include the health insurance policy number. Observed the emergency contact information for child file #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Jul 15, 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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #3, 4, and 5 did not contain the complete address and the phone number for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- 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 #3, 4, and 5, who have all been in attendance at the facility for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health report.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
- Violation
3290.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Observed the health assessment for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- 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 a bottle of day quill on a counter in the eating area of the facility.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- 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 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 31 months ago.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- 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 #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 9 months.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Observed the operator stated she takes the children on a walk to the park nearby, but the emergency contact information for child file #3, 4, and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · 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.
Observed the facility did not have documentation of all of the required information needed upon completion of the required fire drills and fire alarm testing.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Observed the documentation for the required annual emergency drill did not contain all of the required information listed on the OCDEL emergency drill log.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2024
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of 3 clock hours of childcare training completed within the most recently completed annual training year.
Corrected by Jul 15, 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.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers in the play room by the toy box and by the air conditioner unit and in the front room on a power strip by the television.
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 lysol cleaner accessible to children in an unlocked vanity in the bathroom used by the children. Observed hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes accessible to children on a table/counter in the eating area. Observed weed/bug killer accessible to children in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.66(b) · Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.
Observed a large number of cigarette butts on the ground of the outdoor play area used by the children.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2023
- Violation
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
Observed the facility first aid kit did not contain sterile gauze.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.74(a) · 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.
Observed a damaged bottom hinge on the bathroom door. Observed areas of the fence in the outdoor play area had exposed nails and detached boards.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3290.102(a) · 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.
Observed splintering edges and loose pegs on a toy shelf in the playroom.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Observed plastic bags, accessible to toddlers, in care, inside the unlocked vanity in the bathroom used by children.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.105(a) · (a) 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.
Observed a pack n play which was not labeled with the child's name. The side support for the pack n play was not in the correct position.
Corrected by Jun 30, 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 #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain documentation of review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · 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.
Observed the most recent documented fire drill was conducted over 10 months ago on 7/7/22.
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 a fire alarm testing record showing the alarms were tested 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 facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Aug 7, 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, did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training during the training year dated 12/19/21-12/19/22
Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
- Violation
3290.73(b) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.
Observed the first aid kit for the facility was accessible to children on a low table.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- 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, which did not have a protective receptacle cover, by the gate in the playroom.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
- 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 hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low table and desk. Observed weed killer accessible to children on the step area in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3290.64(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed poke weed and poison ivy accessible to children as it is growing on or by the fence around the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.74(a) · 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.
Observed the ceiling in the play room and in the bathroom used by children was damaged and needed to be repaired.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed a spot of damaged paint/wall covering in the living room to the right of the doorway.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.102(a) · 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.
Observed a broken plastic chair in the outdoor play area. Observed a torn cover and exposed foam on a play mat in the play room.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Observed child file #1 and #2 contained incomplete original agreements.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2022
- 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 #1 and #2 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2022
- 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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 30, 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 and #2 contained initial health assessments which were dated more than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Observed child file #3 and #5, both preschool children, contained most recent health assessments which were more than 24 months old.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(e)(1) · 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.
Observed child file #1 and #5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- 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 #1, 2, 3, 4, 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 Aug 1, 2022
- 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 of the fire alarm system at least every 30 days.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
Observed the emergency plan was not available and the operator could not produce documentation of the annual review of the emergency plan.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics 0f 3290.31(g) (10) within 90 days of the date of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7/27/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff #1 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 is no staff available to supervise staff #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3290.31(g)(10).
Corrected by Jul 27, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 8, 2025 inspection noted: “The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack written consent for emergency medical care signed by a parent as required prior to admission.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 29, 2024 inspection noted: “Observed staff file #1 did not contain of documentation of the review and training in the emergency plan within the previous 12 months.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 9, 2023 inspection noted: “Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due dat…” — what has changed since then?
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