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Elko Group Daycare

240 Lincoln St, Exeter PA 18643 · License #CER-00247545 · Group Child Care Home

Granted; enrollment ACT

Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 10 yr1-Star programLast inspected Nov 6, 2025

Contact

Phone: (570) 655-4954
Email: ELKO20@YAHOO.COM
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: 240 Lincoln St, Exeter PA 18643 · Directions

Hours

Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.

Care & schedule

When they operate

Before SchoolAfter SchoolWeekdays

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.)

1-Star quality rating
Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
Licensed for 12 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

1.7

Pennsylvania average

4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning

Nov 6, 2025 — Renewal

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

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 inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the 30-day testing was not being conducted. This was evidenced by a test completed on 7/11/25 and then not again until 8/22/25 and then on 9/17/25, and then on 10/30/25.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
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Violation
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
The inspector observed that the notice to local traffic safety authority was dated 1/3/24 and a new one had not been sent for 2025.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
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Nov 12, 2024 — Renewal

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Violation
3280.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the renewal inspection on 11/12/24 the inspector observed that child files #1, #3, and #4 were all missing the required emergency contact information.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
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Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 11/12/24 the inspector observed that the file for child file #2 and found that the emergency contact form was missing the required home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
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Feb 8, 2024 — Initial review

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation

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.
The swing set in the outdoor play space had exposed bolts.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “The inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the 30-day testing was not being conducted. This was evidenced by a test completed on 7/11/25…” — what has changed since then?
2The Nov 12, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 11/12/24 the inspector observed that child files #1, #3, and #4 were all missing the required emergency contact information.” — what has changed since then?
3The Feb 8, 2024 inspection noted: “The swing set in the outdoor play space had exposed bolts.” — what has changed since then?

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