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Sherrys Daycare
169 DURHAM DR, Chambersburg PA 17202 · License #CER-00246058 · Group Child Care Home
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- (717) 658-8648
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- Address
- 169 DURHAM DR, Chambersburg PA 17202 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 10 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Observed staff file #1 contained an updated NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 60 months following the previous valid NSOR verification letter.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.66(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed pokeweed accessible to children near the entrance to the play area, along the fence of the play area, and inside the play area.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed paint flakes on the inside of the entrance storm door threshold.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2025
- Violation
3280.102(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 piece of damaged pink plastic in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3280.103 · 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 a small bowl of paperclips on a low shelf in the child care space, accessible to an older toddler in care.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(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 Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
3280.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Observed child file #3 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Observed child file #1, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person 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 documented fire drill log revealed the most recent fire drill dated 10/25/24 was conducted more than 60 days ago.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Observed the documented fire alarm testing log revealed the last documented fire alarm test was conducted on 9/27/24 which is 4 months ago. Documentation of fire alarm testing is to be conducted at least every 30 days.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).
Observed staff person #1 providing care for a mixed age group of children which included 1 older toddler, 6 preschool children, and 3 young school age children.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed in the outdoor play area, an end post which was missing a post cap.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(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 #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3280.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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 had an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Observed the documented emergency drill, did not contain all of the required information pertaining to the emergency drill completed on the OCDEL provided form.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, 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 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. At the close of business 9/17/24, child #1 cannot attend the facility until a valid immunization record or letter of exemption is obtained.
Observed child file #1 (a preschool child) and #2 (a young school age child), who have both been in attendance at the facility for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Oct 7, 202
- Violation
3280.115(a)(3) · 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 an above ground pool adjacent to the fenced in outdoor play space. The gate which separated the pool from the play space lacked a lock. Therefore, was not inaccessible to the children.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.
The files of Staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of pediatric first-aid.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2021
- Violation
3280.102(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.
On 9/8/21 observed a toy lawn mower with pieces missing around the front wheels and pieces missing between the back wheels creating rough edges in the outdoor play space. On 9/8/21 observed a toy lawn mower with approximately a 1 inch hole by the right front wheel and pieces missing between the back wheels creating rough edges in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
3280.26(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
From 12/19/20 until updated on 1/15/21 the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The facility did not conduct a fire drill at least every 60 days. The facility conducted a fire drill on 4/5/21 with the next one conducted on 6/7/21.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3280.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
On 9/8/21 the facility lacked evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor. The facility had an evacuation route posted on the first floor but not in the basement.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2021
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days by 12/11/20. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 12/14/20. The facility was unable to provide proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detector located in the basement.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 16, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed staff file #1 contained an updated NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 60 months following the previous valid NSOR verification letter.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed the documented fire drill log revealed the most recent fire drill dated 10/25/24 was conducted more than 60 days ago.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed staff person #1 providing care for a mixed age group of children which included 1 older toddler, 6 preschool children, and 3 young school age children.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error