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Helping Hands Society

301 Rocky Rd, Hazleton PA 18201 · License #CER-00250648 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 46 children1-Star programLast inspected Apr 7, 2026
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  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 46 children
16
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
2
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
8.0
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Apr 7, 2026 — Renewal
12 violations cited · view state record
12 violations
  • Violation

    3270.64 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed the walkways located in the outside play space had large cracks across them.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #5's EpiPen did not have a date on it. Child #6's medication expired as of 6/9/2025. Child #7's medication expired as of 9/30/2025.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed that staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4's files did not include training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed staff persons #3 and #4's records did not include verification of education and training prior to service at the facility.

    Corrected by May 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed the fence post links on the far-right side of the fence were in need of repair. There was broken glass on a window on the shed and there were materials such as doors propped up on the shed. Also observed, there was peeled paint on the gazebo.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #1, #2, and #5's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. Corrected on-site 4/7/2026.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.124(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.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed staff person #4's health assessment was not dated.

    Corrected by May 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #1's record did not contain signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and transportation.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

    During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed staff person #3 has not completed professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

    Corrected by Jun 4, 2026

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Dec 3, 2025 — Initial review
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · 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.

    During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5) · 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 facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

    During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide 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. It also did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

    During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed staff person #1 and #2's adult health assessments did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.27(f) · 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.

    During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed that a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 7, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed the walkways located in the outside play space had large cracks across them.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 3, 2025 inspection noted: “During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?

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