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Dilcy V Sansom Family Child Care Home

536 W 4th St, Erie PA 16507 · License #CER-00246159 · Family Child Care Home

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 6 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Sep 15, 2025
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536 W 4th St, Erie PA 16507 · Directions

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When they operate

School District Snow DaysSummer OnlyOvernight CareEvening CareWeekdaysWeekend CareFlexible Schedule24 Hour Care

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 6 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.3
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Sep 15, 2025 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • 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.

    The file for staff person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 3/5/20 and 4/1/25. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 6/24/20 and 7/3/25. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 6/19/20 and 6/30/25.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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  • 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 file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission on 2/5/25.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    The file for child #2 that is an older toddler lacked a child health report that was completed within the past 12 months. The child health report in the file was dated 5/1/24.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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  • 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 file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission on 2/5/25.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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Sep 18, 2024 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) · 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    The file for child #2 lacked an initial child health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file is dated 8/6/24.

    Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 10/24/22 and 8/1/24.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

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Sep 21, 2023 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    The file for Staff #1 was lacking the 1 hour Health and Safety update.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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  • 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.

    The file for Staff #1 contains a health assessment that is more than 24 months old.

    Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.22(b) · The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

    The operator was not providing the parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

    The operator failed to conduct an annual emergency drill.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

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Sep 27, 2022 — Renewal
12 violations cited · view state record
12 violations
  • 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.

    Facility was lacking evacuation routes on the 2nd floor.

    Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

    The file for Child #2 was lacking an agreement form.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2022

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  • 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 Child #1 was lacking an admission date.

    Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    The files for Child #1 and #2 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the enrolling parent's work addresses and phone numbers.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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  • 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 file for Child #2 was lacking signed written parental consent for emergency medical care.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2022

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  • 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 Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance ID number. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance name.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or 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.

    The file for Child #3 contains an initial health assessment dated more than 60 days after the child's enrollment date.

    Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

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  • 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.

    The file for Child #1 contains an immunization record that is lacking 1 dose of DTAP and the annual influenza vaccine. The file for Child #3 contains an immunization record that is lacking one dose of the Hepatitis A vaccine.

    Corrected by Nov 25, 2022

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  • 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 file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.24(g) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

    The provider lacked documentation of the emergency plan being sent to the county emergency management agency and local municipality.

    Corrected by Oct 28, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.22(b) · The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

    The operator did not provide the parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically.

    Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

    The facility lacked documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2022

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Sep 16, 2021 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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.

    The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.

    Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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  • Violation

    3290.24(g) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

    Documentation establishing that the facility's emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality was not available.

    Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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  • Violation

    3290.24(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

    The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations during an lock down emergency.

    Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 15, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearance…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 18, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for child #2 lacked an initial child health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 21, 2023 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 was lacking the 1 hour Health and Safety update.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error