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Active Minds Daycare
1813 Whitehall St, Harrisburg PA 17103 · License #CER-00240500 · Family Child Care Home
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
It was observed that the first-aid kit did not contain nonporous gloves, scissors, or tweezers.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
It was observed that wood pieces with nails and bags of carpet were on the front porch where children need to walk to enter the facility.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.31(f)(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 file of facility person #1 did not have evidence of current pediatric first aid and CPR. (2/22/24)
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The file of facility person #1showed that they did not update their child abuse and FBI clearances every 60 months. It was also observed that they did not have a disclosure statement on file. child abuse clearance dated: 8/27/20 FBI clearance dated:8/26/20
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed that one of the receptacles in the childcare space did not have a protective cover. (Corrected on site.)
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.69 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
It was observed that the stove was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.117(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
It was observed that a dog was present at the facility, but there was not a current rabies immunization certificate on file.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
- 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.
There was no proof on file that the emergency plan updates had been sent to the local municipality nor the county EMA.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill log showed evidence that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The last drill recorded was 5/5/25. (312-day lapse)
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
It was observed that there was not evacuation plans located in the basement.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The fire system testing log showed that the fire detection system was not testing every 30 days. 5/5/25- 3/13/26 (312 days)
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
There was no evidence on file to show that facility person #1 reviewed the emergency plan annually.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
It was observed that facility person #1 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The emergency plan provided did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that a parent's signature was not on file for Child #1' written agreement form.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that fee amounts were not on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3..
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that release persons were not on file on written agreements for Child #1., Child #2, and Child #3.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- 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.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the admission date was not on file for Child #1..
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found on written agreements that extra services were not specified on file for Child #1, Child #2 ,and Child #3.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreements on file for Child #1, #2 and #3 were original copies, rather than copies..
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- 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.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the physician, address, and phone number were not on file for Child #1.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that information on disability was left blank for Child #1's Emergency Contact form .
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- 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.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that health insurance coverage and medical policy information was not on file for Child #1's emergency contact form. Further, it was found that the emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and #3 did not include medical policy information.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the release person's address was not on file for Child #2 and #3's emergency contact form.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
.Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that emergency and written agreement forms were not updated by parents every 6 months for child #2 and Child #3. The form was dated 3.10.25 with no record of previous review.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- 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 development a medical problem.
Upon inspection of personnel file, it was found that Staff Person #1 had a health assessment on file dated 10.25.22 with an update on 3.24.2025.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.182(8) · A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreements on file for Child #2, and #3 were original copies, rather than copies.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- 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.
It was observed that the emergency plan and parent emergency letter provided did not include accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · The operator 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.
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least every 60 days.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
It was observed the interconnected wired system sounded on the basement and 1st floor levels only. The 2nd floor wired device was not functional at the time of the inspection.It was observed that there was no evidence of smoke detector testing every 30 days.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The last recorded emergency drill on file was dated 4.16.23 and was not conducted annually.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- 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.
.Staff person #3 has not obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the inspection, the owner/operator did not locate a written policy that addressed the Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's Emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The fee agreement on file for child # 3 did not contain a daily, weekly fee amount.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement forms on file for child #3 did not specify the date on which fees are to be paid.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).
The files for child #1, child#2, and child#3 did not contain child service reports.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- 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 emergency contact form on file for child # 3 did not contain health insurance inform and policy number.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child #1 contained a health assessment last dated 3.7.23. The file for child #3 contained a health assessment last dated 1.31.23.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The agreement forms on file for child #1, child #2, and child #3, did not contain parental updates and review at least every 6-month timeframe. The agreement form and emergency contact form for child #1 was dated 2.20.23; The agreement form and emergency contact form for child #2 had dates of 3.13.24 and 4.21.23; The agreement form and emergency contact for child #3 had dates of 3.12.24 and 8.7.23.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- 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.
During the inspection, the facility's parent emergency plan letter did not include accommodations for applicable infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions enrolled in the program.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- 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 operator did not have documentation of sending the facility's Emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and county EMA.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.95(b) · The operator 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. The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that there were no recorded fire drills logged after 6.20.23. The last recorded smoke detection test was recorded with a date of 6.20.23.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
It was observed that there was no working smoke detector on the second floor of the residence.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for facility person #1 did not have documentation of completing 12 hours of annual professional development trainings.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The file for staff person #1 did not contain the required training PA Health and Safety Updated 2022 by the prescribed time frame of December 30, 2022, as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The emergency plan did not include a method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction on how to safety reunify with their children.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- 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.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the phone number of the physician/medical care home.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact for Child #1 did include the parent's home address. Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home address and phone number.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- 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 emergency contact for child #1 did not contain health insurance policy numbers.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
It was observed that the Emergency contact form on file for child #1 , child #2 , child #3, and child #5 did not include a release person's complete address.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
3290.182(3) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact record provided for Child #2 did not have a parent signature consenting to emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- 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 emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- 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 emergency plan presented did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3290.94(a)(9) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The provider did not have evidence of completing fire drills every 60 days.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
3290.95(a) · 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 provider did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system every 30 days on file.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
3290.95(b) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
The operator did not show a monthly test log of ensuring that fire detection systems were operable.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.
The provider's certificate of compliance was not posted.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The provider did not have evidence of completing an annual emergency drill on file.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff person #1 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for facility person #1 did not contain 12 hours of annual professional development.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for facility person #1 contained PA criminal clearances were not updated within the 60 months timeframe required under CPSL. The file for Facility person #1 has Mandated Reporter training dated 6/6/2015, which is older than 60 months and is no longer valid.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
- Violation
3290.93 · Fireplaces, fireplace inserts or woodburning and coalburning stoves, if allowed by local ordinance, shall be securely screened or equipped with protective guards while in use.
It was observed that the kitchen stove and gas knobs were accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.192(2) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for facility person #1 did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
- 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.
It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic conditions.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2022
- 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.
It was observed that the operator emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and Dauphin County Emergency Management Agency.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2022
- 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.
It was observed that the operator did not post evacuation routes on each floor of the facility.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))
It was observed that the operator did not post evacuation routes on each floor of the facility.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))
It was observed that the smoke detector installed on the 2nd floor landing did not have a sealed 10 year lithium battery or interconnected to the exiting other smoke detectors.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(b) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
It was observed that the operator did not have the correct smoke detector installed on the 2nd floor landing.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that the emergency plan was reviewed annually.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2022
- 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.
On 05/14/2021, the emergency plan did not include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The Provider continues to be in non-compliance.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(a)(2) · Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.
Proof of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate for staff person #1 was not submitted to the central regional office at the time the second renewal application was submitted on 03/19/2021. Staff person #1 stated they are currently working to obtain their GED. The provider continues to be in non-compliance.
Corrected by May 1, 2022
- 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.
On 05/14/2021, the emergency plan did not include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2021
- Violation
3290.31(a)(2) · Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.
Proof of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate for staff person #1 was not submitted to the central regional office at the time the second renewal application was submitted on 03/19/2021. Staff person #1 stated they are currently working to obtain their GED.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 13, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that the first-aid kit did not contain nonporous gloves, scissors, or tweezers.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The emergency plan provided did not address continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 13, 2024 inspection noted: “During the inspection, the owner/operator did not locate a written policy that addressed the Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and…” — what has changed since then?
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