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Lee Ann Barkasi Family Child Care Home

491 Farmington Ave, Pottstown PA 19464 · License #CER-00254453 · Family Child Care Home

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Capacity 6 childrenAges 13 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Jan 21, 2026
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Ages served

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.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 6 children
29
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
9.7
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jan 21, 2026 — Renewal
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    3290.31(f)(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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have pediatric first aid training.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have the required disclosure statement signed on file.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.61 · 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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The property had an above ground outdoor pool (filled with water) with no gates, fencing or other barriers in place to ensure child safety.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.64(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic cleaning supplies under an unlocked sink in the children's bathroom. (Corrected on site).

    Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not have an updated CSR assessment.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child # 1 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have the required 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Health and safety training.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the required health and safety training.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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Jan 23, 2025 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3290.18/3290.31(c) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older. A volunteer shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the emergency plan did not address specific roles of a volunteer. In addition, there was a few times volunteer person #2 was left unattached with the children.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.64(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were toxic cleaning supplies and hand sanitizers on a lower desk in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2 and #4 did not include an updated CSR assessment.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.131(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.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #3 and #4 did not have an updated health assessment.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were unlabeled sippy cups and bottles.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire extinguisher at the facility was not tagged or serviced.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2025

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Jan 17, 2024 — Renewal
14 violations cited · view state record
14 violations
  • Violation

    3290.24(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.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include an updated emergency plan training.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.64(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a unlocked cabinet with toxics located in the bathroom.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.105(a) · (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment/ playpen used for the children at nap time was not labeled with the children's name.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.106 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator temperature was above 45° degrees.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #3 and #4 did not include CSR assessments.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • 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.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.124(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.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.124(e)/3290.181(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.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 and #4 was outdated.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.182(5)/3290.182(6) · A child's record must 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 must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants and toddlers.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.94(a)(5) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

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Apr 20, 2023 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2022 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

    ON FEBRUARY 18, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FEE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 WAS NOT SIGNED BY PARENT

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    ON FEBRUARY 18, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR CLEARANCE

    Corrected by Mar 18, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

    ON FEBRUARY 18, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 WAS NOT SIGNED AND DATED BY PARENT

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    ON FEBRUARY 18, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND ADMINISTERING MINOR FIRST AID

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 21, 2026 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have pediatric first aid training.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the emergency plan did not address specific roles of a volunteer. In add…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 17, 2024 inspection noted: “On January 17, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include an updated emergency pla…” — what has changed since then?

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