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Dawana Gay

2512 Derry St, Harrisburg PA 17111 · License #CER-00239774 · Family Child Care Home

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 6 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected May 6, 2026
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When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearEvening CareWeekdaysSick CareFlexible Schedule

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
5
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
1.7
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
May 6, 2026 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 15, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 15, 2024 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3290.73(b) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.

    Observed the backpack containing the first-aid kit was located on the floor in the corner of the room, which was accessible to children.

    Corrected by May 16, 2024

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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 emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 were initialed by the parent in lieu of signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

    Observed disposable diapers and pull-ups which were discarded in a trash can which was not a hands-free covered can.

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

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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 emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 were initialed by the parent in lieu of signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

    The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 were initialed by the parent in lieu of signed parental consent for walking excursions.

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

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May 18, 2023 — Renewal
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • 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.

    Observed the lock on the basement door did not latch properly; allowing access to the basement steps.

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.105(a) · (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

    The rest equipment was not labeled with the children's names in which the cots are intended for use.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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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 updated emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include the telephone number or the complete work address of the enrolling parent.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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  • 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.

    The updated emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the complete address of the individual's designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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  • 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.

    The operator did not ensure a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days; fire drills exceeded 60 days on the following dates: 04/22/2022 - 06/22/2022 and 12/12/2022 - 02/14/2023.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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  • 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 ensure the smoke detectors were manually tested at least once every 30 days; a test of the smoke detectors exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 06/17/2022 - 07/18/2022 - 08/18/2022, 10/13/2022 - 11/14/2022, 12/12/2022 - 01/12/2023 - 02/14/2023 and 03/14/2023 - 04/14/2023.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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  • 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.

    The operator was unable to locate a copy of the most recently updated emergency plan at the time of the inspection. The emergency plan provided was from 2021.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.24(e) · The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

    A copy of the emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    The file for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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Jun 2, 2022 — Renewal
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • 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 Pediatric First Aid & CPR for staff person #1 was not updated prior to the expiration date of the most current certification; the most recent certificate on file was valid from 01/25/2020 - 01/25/2022.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

    Observed a young toddler sleeping in a bouncy seat in lieu of age appropriate rest equipment.

    Corrected by Jun 19, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.105(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

    Observed less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the rest equipment while the children were napping.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

    Observed a preschool age child go upstairs unsupervised to use the bathroom which is located on the 2nd floor. Staff person #1 remained downstairs with the remaining children and was unable to supervise (see, hear, direct and assess) the child while the child was upstairs.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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  • 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.

    The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 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, a 4-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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  • 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 maintain proof of purchase of the smoke detectors installed in the home. The operator did not ensure the smoke detectors were manually tested at least once every 30 days; a test of the smoke detectors exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 08/24/2021 - 09/27/2021 - 11/04/2021 - 12/14/2021 - 01/24/22 and 04/12/20202 - 05/18/2022.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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  • 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.

    Observed the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents; the certificate posted was valid from 08/15/2020 - 08/15/2021.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 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.

    An annual emergency drill was not conducted between 12/2020 - 12/2021.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 15, 2024 inspection noted: “Observed the backpack containing the first-aid kit was located on the floor in the corner of the room, which was accessible to children.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 18, 2023 inspection noted: “Observed the lock on the basement door did not latch properly; allowing access to the basement steps.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 2, 2022 inspection noted: “The Pediatric First Aid & CPR for staff person #1 was not updated prior to the expiration date of the most current certification; the most recent certificate on…” — what has changed since then?

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