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Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home
1640 Hamilton Hills Dr, Chambersburg PA 17202 · License #CER-00240336 · Family Child Care Home
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- Phone
- (717) 729-0292
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- Address
- 1640 Hamilton Hills Dr, Chambersburg PA 17202 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Observed staff file #1 contained updated mandated reporter training which was completed more than 60 months after the previous valid mandated reporter training (8/6/20 and 4/29/26). Observed staff file #1 contained a criminal background check receipt and not the actual criminal background certified clearance.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
3290.115(a)(2) · An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Observed a hot tub, near the outdoor play area used by children, which had a protective top cover which was not locked.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- 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 #2 did not contain updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2026
- 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 subsection (a) are met.
Observed at the time of the inspection, the fire alarms were operable but were not operating interconnected on both floors of the facility.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Observed the agreement for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Observed child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained original agreements.
Corrected by May 10, 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.
Observed child file #1 did not contain the correct health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
3290.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
Observed the facility did not have a specific infant and formula feeding schedule from the parent for an infant receiving care.
Corrected by May 10, 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.
Observed the emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- 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 of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 15, 2024
- Violation
3290.115(a)(2) · An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Observed the aboveground swimming pool was not made inaccessible due to the fact the gate lacked a lock. At the time of the observation, no lock or locking mechanism was on the gate latch.
Corrected by May 20, 2023
- 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 of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by May 20, 2023
- 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 of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 20, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
The file of child #2 lacked documentation of parent reviewing the emergency contact form and financial agreement every 6 months due to the fact the last date on file was 9/2022.
Corrected by May 23, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Jun 6, 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.
The smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact the dates listed on the log were 3-18-22 and 4-18-22.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 19, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed staff file #1 contained updated mandated reporter training which was completed more than 60 months after the previous valid mandated reporter training…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 7, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed the agreement for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 15, 2024 inspection noted: “The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.” — what has changed since then?
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