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Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home

1314 Herr St, Harrisburg PA 17103 · License #CER-00242567 · Group Child Care Home

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT

Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr2-Star programLast inspected May 11, 2026

Contact

Phone: (717) 903-6289
Email: sandicare@comcast.net
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Address: 1314 Herr St, Harrisburg PA 17103 · Directions

Hours

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

Care & schedule

When they operate

Early Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSummer OnlyFull YearWeekdaysDrop-In 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.)

2-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

2.8

Pennsylvania average

4.6

Inspection history & violations

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

May 11, 2026 — Renewal

5 violations cited · view state record

5 violations

Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · 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 #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
It was observed that the file for staff person #2 had a state police clearance for a volunteer and not one for a childcare facility person. It was observed that the file for facility person #3 had an NSOR dated 5/6/20 and it was renewed on 10/20/25 causing a 167-day lapse.
Corrected by May 12, 2026
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Violation
3280.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
It was observed that the facility did not have an indoor or outdoor play space to be used for large muscle activity.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
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Violation
3280.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
It was observed that the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written non-family references.
Corrected by May 12, 2026
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Violation
3280.131(b)/3280.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report in accordance with the following schedules specified in §3280.131(b)(1-2) The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
It was observed that child #3 did not have health assessments on file every 6 mos. The last health assessment on file was dated 2/24/25.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
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Violation
3280.131(b)/3280.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report in accordance with the following schedules specified in §3280.131(b)(1-2) The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
It was observed that child #1 did not have health assessments on file every 12 mos. The health assessments on file were dated 9/10/24 and 5/4/26. It was observed that child #2 did not have health assessments on file every 12 mos. The last health assessment on file was dated 1/9/25.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
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Apr 28, 2025 — Renewal

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Violation
3280.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that there were two missing pieces of fencing were in the outdoor play space. There were also missing barrier from pieces of wooden slats and building materials to the left of the play space.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
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Violation
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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 children's files, it was found that for Child #1, the agreement form had been last reviewed/signed on 12.20.23. It was found that for Child #5, the agreement and emergency contact forms had both been last reviewed/signed on 4.11.25 and 9.1.24 which was beyond 6 months..
Corrected by May 16, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Violation
3280.14/3280.20 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff persons #1 and staff person #2 - must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and staff person #2, staff person #1 and staff person #2 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/2024. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/2024.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
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Violation
3280.31(e)(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 for staff person #3 did not have a current pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training had an expiration date of 10/2024.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
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May 7, 2024 — Renewal

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 and Facility #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until updated clearances are obtained.
The file for staff person # 1 contained a DHS -- FBI clearance dated 4.25.19. The file did not contain an update. The FBI clearance is no longer valid. The file for staff person #2 contained a child abuse clearance dated 4.13.19 and state police clearance dated 4.12.19 and FBI clearance dated 4.17.19. The file did not contain updates. The child abuse, state police, and FBI clearances are no longer valid.
Corrected by May 8, 2024
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Violation
3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(b) · The primary staff person 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 6.27.23, 8.25.23, 10.24.23, 12.27.23 (64 DAYS), 2.26.24 (61 days), 4.25.24. It was observed that smoke detection testing days were not conducted at least once every 30 days. The documented testing dates at the facility occurred on 6.23.23, 7.25.23(32days), 8.28.23 (34 days), 9.22.23, 10.24.23 (32days), 11.27.23 (34 days),12.28.23 (31 DAYS), 1.27.24, 2.28.24 (32 Days), 3.25.24, and 4.22.24.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
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May 10, 2023 — Renewal

3 violations cited · view state record

3 violations

Violation
3280.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator.
It was observed that a young toddler was sleeping in a rocker type bouncer (inappropriate rest equipment) during nap time. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by May 10, 2023
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Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain a FBI Clearance.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
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Violation
3280.192(3) · 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 a health assessment.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
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May 9, 2022 — Renewal

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The May 11, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that the file for staff person #2 had a state police clearance for a volunteer and not one for a childcare facility person. It was observed tha…” — what has changed since then?
2The Apr 28, 2025 inspection noted: “Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that there were two missing pieces of fencing were in the outdoor play space. There were also missing barrier…” — what has changed since then?
3The Feb 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced b…” — what has changed since then?

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