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A Better Choice Child Care Llc
2601 Arno Dr, Oakdale PA 15071 · License #CER-00243297 · Family Child Care Home
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- 2601 Arno Dr, Oakdale PA 15071 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall outside of the bathroom that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
The vinyl pad on the diaper changing table used by children in care was torn.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
There were loose sheets observed in a pack n play that posed a potential suffocation risk for the infant using the equipment. A toddler feeding table was observed in use by a preschool child, which is not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions that specifies it is not intended for use by children older than 24 months.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the sliding glass door used by children to enter/exit the facility and access the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
The sliding glass door was partially obstructed by the children's coat storage unit.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
A toilet training seat was dirty with what appeared to be dried urine and/or feces. A plastic seat in the toddler feeding table was cracked, which posed a potential pinch point for children using the equipment. There were tears observed in the fabric material on (5) pack n plays.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
A penny and (2) elastic hair bands, which were less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed under the pad on the changing table; and styrofoam plates were observed in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The agreement for child #1 was dated 3/5/2025, which was following their date of admission.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement for child #2, #3, and #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact information for child #1 was dated 3/5/2025, which was following their date of admission.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period between 12/29/2024 and 7/1/2025.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
Children were observed using the same cloth towel to dry their hands after handwashing.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
Staff #1 did not wipe the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution after diapering a child.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
3290.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
There were (3) bottles not labeled with the child's name for whom they were intended.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2025
- Violation
The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 2/20 to 3/20/2025.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2025
- Violation
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The record for staff #1 lacked verification of the required minimum of 12 clock hours of annual child care training.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Sharp adult scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area, where they were accessible and posed a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
Protective covers were not placed in 2 receptacles in an electrical outlet on the wall by the sink in the bathroom, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
The following cleaning materials and other toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children: An air freshener was plugged into the wall by the kitchen area; a container of odor neutralizer was sitting on the back of the toilet and a bottle of Biotin and Collagen shampoo was sitting on a shelf in the shower stall in the bathroom; a bottle of dish soap and 4 containers of multi-purpose wipes were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and a plug in air freshener refill, a bottle of sunscreen and hand lotion were in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
Garbage bags and styrofoam plates were stored in unlocked cabinets in the kitchen area, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement for child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
The record for child #2 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days following child #2's first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days during the period between 7/11 to 9/13/2023.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 7/3 to 8/3; 10/1 to 11/1; 1/1 to 2/1; 3/1 to 4/1; and 5/1 to 6/1/2024.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(e) · The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
A shelving unit with 5 shelves located in the hallway between the child care space and the bathroom and a heavy glass top table with a pedestal base located inside the entrance to the facility was not secured in a manner that would prevent it from tipping, which posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
There was no fencing or natural barrier on one side of the area being used as outdoor play space to restrict children from traffic.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
Protective receptacle covers were not placed in the electrical outlet located on the outside of the home by the entrance to the facility, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
A can of Coppertone sunscreen labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed in an unlocked draw under the changing table in the child care space accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the sliding glass door used by children to enter the facility.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
A crack was observed on a plastic truck in the child care space, which posed a potential pinch point for children using the toy.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)/3290.124(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The record for child #1-#5 contained a current agreement and emergency contact information that was completed following their first day of attendance.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
The agreement for child #2-#4 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
A parent of child #3, #4 and #5 did not receive the original agreement.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- 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 #3 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
The record for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
The letter that the operator provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include the lock-down procedure.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
There were several tears observed on a vinyl mat intended to be used as rest equipment for children in care.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
A Bumbo seat described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and intended for the use of children in care was observed in the space designated to be used for child care at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
The operator was unable to present the proof of purchase for the hardwired interconnected fire detection system installed at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 29, 2025 inspection noted: “A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall outside of the bathroom that was accessible to children 5 years of age or young…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 22, 2025 inspection noted: “There were loose sheets observed in a pack n play that posed a potential suffocation risk for the infant using the equipment. A toddler feeding table was obser…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 26, 2024 inspection noted: “The agreement for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error