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Oconnors Family Daycare Iv
2416 Wilmington Rd Suite B, New Castle PA 16105 · License #CER-00247224 · Child Care Center
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- 2416 Wilmington Rd Suite B, New Castle PA 16105 · Directions
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- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 58 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR that was obtained after the staff started working at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
Staff #1 took six children into the nap room, 3 preschool aged children, 2 older toddler aged children and 1 younger toddler aged child making the ratio 1:5.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
In the kitchen on top of the refrigerator there were two spray bottles that were not labeled with the contents of the bottles.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- 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 last documented fire drill was 10.9.24 which was more than 60 days ago.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The last documented testing of the fire detection system was on 10.9.24 which is more than 30 days ago. One of the smoke detectors was beeping because of what seemed like a low battery.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.
The file for Staff #1 and #2 both contain two fire safety trainings that are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 11:52 am during lunchtime, Staff #2 and #3 both walked into the kitchen leaving Staff #4, who is a 16 year old volunteer and Staff #5 in the big room with 18 children ranging in age from infant to school age.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- 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 was lacking the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(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 #3 contains an immunization record that is lacking 1-2 doses of the rotavirus immmunization.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for Child #1 who is a preschool aged child who has been enrolled for more than 60 days was lacking a health assessment.
Corrected by Aug 29, 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 files of facility persons #1, #5 and #8, all who completed the health and safety pre-service training modules prior to 10/4/2022, completed the required "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" after 12/30/2022. The file of facility person #4 and 7, who completed the health and safety topics prior to 10/4/2022, did not contain documentation of the "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022."
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.
The file of facility person #5 contained documentation of fire safety training dated 3/15/2022 and does not contain documentation of current fire safety training.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The documentation of completion of the health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-9 was dated more than 90 days from their start date at the facility for #2 (7/6/2023) and #6 (6/29/2023) (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 and #6 may not work at the facility.
The file of facility person #3, employed for more than 45 days (see coded LIS sheet) contained volunteer child abuse and PA state police clearances and the file of facility person #6, employed for more than 45 days (see coded LIS sheet) did not contain a completed FBI clearance.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 10:30-11:00am, 6 children were present in the back classroom. Facility person #6 identified all 6 children in their supervisory group and stated the youngest child was one year of age and the oldest was 5 years which exceeds the 1:5 staff to child ratio for mixed age levels. In the front classroom, 6 children were present. Facility person #5 identified one child stating they were 7 years old. Facility person #1 identified 5 children from 10 months to 3 years of age which exceeded the 1:4 staff to child ratio for mixed age levels.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The files of child #2, #3 and #5 contained original financial agreements.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The file of child #3, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 12/27/2022 but did not contain an updated health assessment within 6 months from the prior. The file of child #4 (see coded LIS sheet), contained health assessments dated 3/1/2022 and an updated health assessment dated 5/4/2023, exceeding 6 months between assessments.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(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 health assessments of child #1, identified as a preschool age child, were dated more than 12 months apart (dated 1/25/2022 and 5/16/2023). The health assessments of child #2, identified as a preschool age child, were also dated more than 12 months apart (4/7/2021 and 5/4/2023). The file of child #5 contained a health assessment dated 7/27/2021 but did not contain documentation of an updated or current health assessment.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file of child #2 contained an immunization record which did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination in 2022 but did contain one in 2023. The immunization record of child #3 did not contain the recommended doses of the DTaP vaccination as recommended by the ACIP for the child's age or an acceptable exemption. The file of child #5 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination or acceptable exemption.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(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 file of child #3 contained an emergency contact form dated 12/18/2022 and a financial agreement dated 12/22/2022 but did not contain documentation of being updated within at least 6 months.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file of facility person #2 and 4 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR dated 6/29/2023 which was more than 90 days from their start date (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the back classroom.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The immunization record of child #1 did not contain a current influenza vaccination and child #2 was missing documentation of 2 DTAP, 1 pneumococcal, 1 polio, 1 current influenza, 1 MMR, 1 varicella, 1 hep A or documentation of an acceptable exemption for both child #1 and 2.
Corrected by Aug 15, 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 file of facility person #1 did not contain documentation of initial emergency plan training within 90 days of their start date (see coded LIS sheet) and facility person #4 and 7 did not contain documentation of current emergency plan training within the last year.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #7 will have until 8/31/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #7, staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR by a PQAS instructor and the required health and safety topics
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file of facility person #5 contained documentation of the professional development topics listed in subsections (f) 1-9 dated 2/27/2022 and facility person #8 had documentation dated 7/23/2022, which was more than 90 days from their start date (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Aug 11, 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. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of facility person #1 contained a disclosure statement from 11/2015 and did not contain a witness signature or date, facility person #3 did not contain a completed disclosure statement and facility person #5 contained a signed disclosure statement from 11/2015, an NSOR verification certificate which was dated 3/2/2022, more than 45 days from their start date (see coded LIS sheet) and an incomplete FBI clearance.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- 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 facility did not have documentation of a written evaluation by the director at least annually for facility person #4, 6 and 7.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Purell cleaning wipes, labeled keep out of the reach of children, were on a table in the front room by the kitchen, accessible to the children.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- 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 of facility person #4 contained the 2 most current health assessments exceeding 24 months (dated 6/29/2019 and 11/29/2021). The file of facility person #5 contained an initial health assessment dated 1/11/2022, which was after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Documentation of initial tuberculosis screening of facility person #5 was dated 1/11/2022, which was after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment of facility person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseased and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of facility person #2, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of education to qualify them for the position.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 12/12/2021 and 1/15/2022.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 of facility person #4 and 6 did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021. Based on a conversation with staff and previous file review, the files of facility person #8 and 9 did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021.
Corrected by Aug 11, 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 persons #1 and #2 had health assessments that were falsified and were therefore not valid. The office manager from the medical office on the health assessments confirmed that the health assessments were not completed by them as they were presented at the inspection.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- 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 file for staff person #4 lacked initial emergency plan training.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked firesafety training that was conducted within the last year.
Corrected by Oct 1, 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #4, whom was hired provisionally as an assistant group supervisor on 8/17/21, lacked a signed and dated disclosure statement and proof of fingerprinting. The date on the NSOR verification certificate was the birthdate of the staff person instead of the date that the NSOR application was completed.
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 files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked a written evaluation that was completed within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- 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.
The file for staff person #2 lacked proof of a high school diploma and 2 years experience with children.
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 #4 lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Oct 4, 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 files for staff persons #2 and #3 lacked health assessments that were conducted in the last 24 months. Staff person #2's health assessment in the file is dated 6/29/19. Staff person #3's health assessment in the file is dated 5/16/19.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 5, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR that was obtained after the staff started working at the facility.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff #1 took six children into the nap room, 3 preschool aged children, 2 older toddler aged children and 1 younger toddler aged child making the ratio 1:5.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 19, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 and #2 both contain two fire safety trainings that are more than 12 months apart.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error