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Franklin Area Child Development Center
614 11th St, Franklin PA 16323 · License #CER-00250693 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (814) 437-9293
- Website
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- Address
- 614 11th St, Franklin PA 16323 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 261 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
Mouse droppings were observed under the sink in room 101.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
The door to the laundry room was unlocked and contained laundry detergent, wipes labeled keep out of reach of children in unlocked cabinets and plastic shopping bags in an unlocked drawer. Plastic bags and baby wipes are choking hazards that were accessible to children under 3.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
There were no emergency phone numbers posted in room 103.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
The first aid kit in room 109 was missing scissor. The first aid kit in room 106 was missing gauze.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint and crumbling plaster was observed in room 103 on the bottom outside corner of the wall by the sinks and toilets.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
The number and location of handwashing signs was observed to be insufficient in rooms ,101, 102, 109, 110, and 111.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
Torn boxes and small pieces of tissue paper were observed on the floor and accessible to children who are still placing items in their mouths in room 103. Colorations paint labeled for children ages 4and up due to the lid being a choking hazard was in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink in room 110 and was accessible to children under 4.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
There was no group schedule posted in the gymnasium.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
The services to be provided to the family and the child did not include the wraparound services provided to child #4.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Emergency contact information for children #3 and #5 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
Emergency contact information for child #1 and child #5 did not include a health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
Emergency contact information for child #6 did not include the name, address of an individual to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The most recent health report for child #2 observed was dated 01/07/2025, a period greater than 6 months.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
For child #4, the most recent dated signature indicating a parent has reviewed the emergency contact information and the financial agreement was on 04/23/2025, a period greater than 6 months.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
The records for fire detection device testing indicate a period from 7/16/2025 to 08/21/2025, a period greater than 30 days.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
There was not health report for child #5. Operator was informed child cannot return for care without a complete and up to date health report.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
- Violation
The file for facility person #1, lacks emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
There were more than 60 months between Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearances on file for staff #2. This is evidenced by Child Abuse clearances on file dated 7/28/19 and 8/3/24 and DHS FBI clearances on file dated 7/13/19 and 7/22/24.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
Observed a bottle of soapy water in the Goldfish and Clownfish rooms which did not specify the contents.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The first-aid kit in the Dolphin room lacked tape.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
In the Clownfish room, observed a green and blue rug which was fraying on 2 ends. In the Angelfish room, observed that the carpet was fraying by the TV and the front door. In the Gym, observed that the carpet was fraying in multiple areas of the room. In the Clownfish room, observed that the lower bottom of the outside of the refrigerator was rusted.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
In the Goldfish room, observed that two of the sinks in the room lacked handwashing signs. In the Stingray room, observed that one sink lacked a handwashing sign.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
In the Clownfish room, observed that the cream-colored bench cover was ripped.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The thermometer in the refrigerator of the Dolphin room was not operable.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The Goldfish room lacked a daily activity schedule.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The most current health report on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
There were more than 24 months between health assessments on file for staff #3. This is evidenced by health assessment dates on file of 1/28/22 and 8/13/24.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The most current health assessment on file for facility person #1 lacks a statement from the provider that they are free from communicable disease and suitable to provide child care.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Staff file #2 lacked 3.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 9/2023 - 9/2024.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
The files for children #2 and 3 lacked a health report within 60 days of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by child #2's health report dated 12/12/24 and child #3's health report dated 11/21/24. SEE IS CODE SHEET.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
The operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours after a child received emergency room treatment.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed one year from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 4/20/22 and 5/4/23.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 12/13/18 and 12/14/23.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
In the Clownfish classroom in the left restroom a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet. In the Dolphins classroom in the left restroom a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
In the Rainbowfish classroom a blue child sized couch was observed to have a tear in the main cushion.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
In the Rainbowfish classroom a blue child sized couch was observed to have a tear in the main cushion with exposed foam accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed. There were 31 days between 1/2/23 and 2/2/23 and 31 days between 5/23/23 and 6/23/23.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 1/31/21 and 2/2/22. The file for staff person #2 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 9/23/21 and 9/25/22.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- Violation
In the gym in the restroom to the left, the stall on the left was missing a handwashing sign.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- Violation
In the dolphin room a broken toy magnet tile was observed in a toy bin causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #1 lacked an updated health report in the last 12 months. The most recent child health report in the file was dated 4/23/21.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file for child #1 lacked the date of admission.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- Violation
It was verified that an incident occurred that required a child in care at the facility to receive emergency room treatment on 9/8/22 and the appropriate regional office was not notified until 9/14/22, which was more than 24 hours after the incident.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
It was verified that an incident occurred that required a child in care at the facility to receive emergency room treatment on 9/8/22 and a written report to the appropriate regional office was not received until 9/14/22, which was more than 72 hours after the incident.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for staff #5, which expired 8/7/21 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. There is now current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file and dated 10/7/21.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
There was more than one year between the previous and current staff evaluations on file for staff #3 and 4. Dates are as follows: Staff #3 - 10/29/20 and 11/27/21. Staff #4 - 8/30/20 and 9/21/21.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
In the Butterfly Fish room (11) and the Rainbow fish (4) room, observed a bottle of liquid which did not specify the content.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
In the Eel Room (8), observed a square area of the flooring which was starting to come loose.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the Dolphin Room (7), observed an area of peeling paint near the trash can by the left wall. In the Stingray Room (5), observed that the 2 decks which are on the outside of each of the exits, contained peeling paint on most of the areas of each deck.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
In the Stingray Room (5), observed a plastic, pink toy bin which was cracked on one side.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #1 lacked verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: 1/2/19 and then 7/9/21.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
The facility, which has an interconnected fire detection system, lacked proof of purchase on file.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff #1 lacked verification of 4.5 of the 12 required annual hours of child care training.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.115(a)(5) · The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8
On 7/19/21, observed staff #1 name the 7 children in his supervisory group. There was 1 YSA and 6 OSA in the group. Staff #1 was not swimming when supervision and ratio were assessed. However, staff #1 stated that he was supervising this group of 7 children while they were in the pool swimming today, 7/19/21.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 18, 2025 inspection noted: “Mouse droppings were observed under the sink in room 101.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 5, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for facility person #1, lacks emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 31, 2024 inspection noted: “The operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours after a child received emergency room treatment.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error