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Harkins Family Daycare
909 Reed St, Erie PA 16503 · License #CER-00248970 · Family Child Care Home
Contact
- Phone
- (814) 737-9780
- Gee560@yahoo.com
- Website
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- Address
- 909 Reed St, Erie PA 16503 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
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
Staff person/facility person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/16/20.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
- Violation
In the living room on the stand under the tv was hand sanitizer that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 10am it was observed that an infant was in a swing sleeping alone in the living room while the staff member was in the back room with an older toddler and a preschool age child.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 10am it was observed that an infant was sleeping in a swing which is not the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
- Violation
Child #1's file did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 11:15am staff #1 was observed changing a child's diaper on a blanket which could not be cleaned after each use.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
- Violation
The fire alarm testing log contains the following dates 5/12/25-6/12/25 and 7/12/25-8/12/25 which is more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
- Violation
The facility's first aid kit was missing band aids and tape.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In a drawer that was not locked next to the stove were sharp knives accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
The two most recent dates documented for Staff #1's emergency plan training are 1/8/23 and 10/22/24 which is more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
In the living room next to the couch was a pink power strip that was missing protective outlet covers accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
The bathroom cabinet under the sink was not locked and contain toxics accessible to children. In the bathroom next to the sink was a plug in Febreze air freshener that stated "keep out of reach on children" accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephones in the facility.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
The wooden outside fence was splintered in multiple places accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- 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 5 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
The files for child #1, 2, and 5 did not contain the information on the child's special needs.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
Emergency contact information specific to each child was not present in the vehicle when transporting children.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously posted.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
Child #2's initial health assessment was dated 10/19/23 which is more than 60 days after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #4's initial health assessment is dated 11/8/23 which is more than 60 days after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
Child #4's, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), current health assessment is dated 11/8/23 which is more than 6 months ago.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are date 10/19/23 and 11/13/24 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
The immunization record on file for Child #4, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, 0 of 1 MMR vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, and 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
3290.173(c) · Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Manufacturer's instructions for use of safety restraints were not present in the vehicle.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
A first aid kit was not present in the vehicle when transporting children.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
3290.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
The files for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 2/1/24-3/3/24, 5/1/24-6/2/24, and 8/30/24-9/30/24 which are more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
The two most recent dates documented for reviewing the emergency plan are 1/8/23 and 10/22/24 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(e) · The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and child with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
There were no protective receptacle covers in the three (3) electrical outlets, on the surge protector on the right wall, which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the fee amount.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The Emergency Plan did not contain information pertaining to Continuity of Operations.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
- Violation
The Emergency Contact form and Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of parental review/update in a 6-month period. The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not contain documentation of parental review/update in a 6-month period.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
- Violation
The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the signature of a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, the title, or a date.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Based on a conversation with the operator, a Shaken Baby Policy was not developed or implemented.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
Six wooden, vertical fence slats, and three horizonal fence slats, with protruding screws and nails, in the back play area, were broken/splintered, which created a cutting/scraping hazard for children in care.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
A Cane Corso dog had a rabies vaccine which expired in October of 2022.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- 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.
Th Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
The Health Reports, in the file for Child #2 and Child #3, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
The Emergency Plan did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
Based on a conversation with the operator, information was not provided to the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- 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 for Staff #1, did not contain 12 clock hours of childcare training, as only 8 clock hours were in the file.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
As observed by two (2) certification representatives, Staff #1 permitted Individual #2, who was charged with physical violence and a felony, and pled guilty, to be present in the facility during the hours of operation. Based on the Provider Survey, this Child Care is open 24/7, which was submitted by Staff #1.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
- Violation
There were no Health Assessments for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
3290.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
There were no files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- Violation
A protective receptacle cover was missing from the top outlet, on the blue wall, in the living room, and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- Violation
Biofreeze, Water Clarifier/Tetra, Glofish Water Conditioner, and Quick Start Aquarium Cycle were located on a stand to the right of the fish aquarium, all of which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," and were accessible to children in care. Two (2) spray bottles of toxic cleaner were located outside on the deck floor, and were accessible to children in care. One (1) bottle of lighter fluid was located outside on a porch table, near the grill, and was accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- Violation
The outdoor play area contained an embedded swing/slide structure with wood mulch in some areas. The require 9" of mulch was not present under the embedded structure as a playground protective surface covering, as much of the dirt/mud was observed.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
- Violation
There were no Agreements for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
There were no Emergency Contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
According to the Fire Drill Log, and confirmed by the operator, a fire drill had not been conducted since 12.9.21.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
- Violation
Evacuation routes were not posted on the second story or basement levels of the house.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- Violation
According to the Fire Detection System Testing Log, the system had not been tested since 12.9.21.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
As confirmed by the operator, no emergency drill has ever been conducted.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 90 days after the child's enrollment.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
Some of the documented fire drills exceeded more than 60 days between drills: 7/1/21-9/2/21 and 9/2/21 - 11/28/21.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
- Violation
The hypothetical location for was the same for each documented fire drill.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
- Violation
Some of the fire system checks documented in the fire drill log exceeded 30 days between checks: 7/10/21-8/10/21, 8/10/21-9/11/21, 9/11/21-10/12/21.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
- Violation
The facility's Emergency Plan did not include lockdown procedures or accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
In the city of Erie, occupancy permits expire annually. The operator did not take the necessary steps to renew the occupancy permit.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person/facility person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 13, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility's first aid kit was missing band aids and tape.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 27, 2023 inspection noted: “There were no protective receptacle covers in the three (3) electrical outlets, on the surge protector on the right wall, which were accessible to children 5 ye…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error