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Oconnors Family Day Care Llc
404 W Grant St, New Castle PA 16101 · License #CER-00246517 · Child Care Center
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- 404 W Grant St, New Castle PA 16101 · Directions
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- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 31 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a crack in a large round blue bin that was a pinching hazard.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.
Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments were dated 11/2/23 and 12/3/24 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of at least an assistant group supervisor until their record has been evaluated.
Staff #1's two most recent state police clearances are dated 6/20/18 and 8/31/23 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 6/23/18 and 5/22/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's most recent DHS FBI clearance dated 5/22/24 indicated a record that had not been reviewed.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Next to the play kitchen, there was a grey plastic 3-draw cart that was cracked on top causing a pinching hazard.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
The staff served whole grapes to 2 older toddler age children which are a choking hazard.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
One child's emergency contact information was not present in the child care space in which the child was receiving care.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
The menu was not posted in a conspicuous location for all families to see.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
- 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.
The file for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 whom were hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked a completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by the deadline date of 12/30/22. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 6/23/23 for staff person #1. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 7/28/23 for staff person #2. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 6/26/23 for staff person #3. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 6/26/23 for staff person #4. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 7/5/23 for staff person #5.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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 person #5 lacked firesafety training that was completed in the last year. The firesafety training in the file was dated 5/19/22.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for staff person #1 lacked complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. The Health & Safety Trainings in the file was dated 2/24/19 past the deadline date of 6/30/18. The Getting Started with Center Based Care Revised 2022 in the file was dated 8/30/23.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the main room a plastic drawer was observed to be cracked causing rough edges, sharp corner, and pinch and crush points.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- 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.
The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(4) · A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The dates of the health assessments in the file were 5/2/21 and 7/10/23.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child in care.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(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.
The file for Staff #1 contained a National Sex Offender Registry Verification that was completed after said staff member's first date in a childcare position. At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry Verification.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.76/3270.82(g) · 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. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
An upwardly facing, exposed bolt was observed on the side of the base of the toilet used by children in care. Contact with said bolt could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The files for Staff #1, #2, and #3 contained health assessments that were completed following each staff member's first date in a childcare position.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Staff #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child in care.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
- 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.
The files for staff persons #2 and #3 lacked initial emergency plan training.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #2, whom was hired as an aide on 8/15/21, lacked an NSOR Verification Certificate application. The NSOR Verification Certificate in the file is dated 9/8/21. The file for staff person #3, whom was hired as an aide on 8/20/21, lacked a complete FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was missing a rap sheet.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- 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 within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff #2 lacked a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- 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.
The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed prior to her hire date on 8/15/21. The health assessment in the file is dated 8/21/21, The TB test in the file is dated 8/17/21.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(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.
The file for staff person #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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 fire drill log was observed and fire drill were not conducted at least once every 60 days between 4/9/21 and 6/10/21 and between 6/10/21 and 8/12/21.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.95(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 detectors were not checked every 30 days between days between 1/6/21 and 2/10/21, between 3/10/21 and 4/29/21, between 5/10/21 and 6/10/21, and between 6/10/21 and 7/12/21.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 17, 2025 inspection noted: “There was a crack in a large round blue bin that was a pinching hazard.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 1, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff #1's two most recent state police clearances are dated 6/20/18 and 8/31/23 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's two most recent DHS FBI cleara…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 20, 2023 inspection noted: “The file for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 whom were hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked a completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 trainin…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error