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Farrell Family Child Care Home
839 Columbia Ave, Reading PA 19608 · License #CER-00246984 · Family Child Care Home
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- Phone
- (610) 678-6110
- Jenndan1978@aol.com
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- Address
- 839 Columbia Ave, Reading PA 19608 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.105(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.
Child #1 was placed to sleep in an infant bouncy seat placed inside a pack and play.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- 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.
The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #1 is dated 7/6/20. The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #2 is dated 7/21/20. The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #3 is dated 7/21/20. There was no state police clearance on file for staff/household member #4.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
- Violation
3290.107(b) · Disposable cups, plates and eating utensils may be used if discarded after each use.
Disposable cups were being used and not discarded after each use.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The work phone number for child #2, #3, and #4 was missing from the emergency contact information.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
3290.131(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 most recent health assessment on file for child #1 (see code sheet for date of birth) was dated 3/18/25.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3290.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
The changing table was not sanitized after use.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
There were gaps of greater than 60 days between fire drills in the following time periods: 3/12/25-5/16/25; 7/2/25-9/2/25.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
- 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 subsection (a) are met.
There were gaps of greater than 30 days between the following recorded alarm tests: 12/1/24-1/2/25; 3/1/25-4/1/25; 5/1/25-6/1/25; 6/1/25-7/2/25; 7/2/25-8/2/25.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
- Violation
3290.24(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include information about lockdown or accommodations for infants/toddlers.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2025
- 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.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
- Violation
3290.182(7) · A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
Written reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses at the facility were not being provided to parents, retained in the child's file or retained in an accident file.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2024
- 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. Household Member #1 may not be present when children are present at the facility.
File for household member #1, see code sheet for birth date, verified that household member turned 18 and did not have all required clearances on file on or before their 18th birthday. The following clearances were observed on file: PA state police clearance dated 9/26/23, child abuse clearance dated 9/28/23, FBI clearance dated 9/27/23, and a NSOR verification certificate that was not found on file.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.76(b) · If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms.
It was observed that the locked cabinet where the residents stored their firearms also contained ammunition that was stored in that same locked cabinet. The ammunition was not stored in a locked area separate from the firearms as required.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
- Violation
3290.118 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
It was observed that an infant was left to sleep in a bouncy chair.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
- 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.
It was observed that cleaning materials were stored in a lower level cabinet in the kitchen/eating area under the sink and were accessible to children.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
- Violation
3290.103 · 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.
Plastic bags were observed in the kitchen/eating area in a bottom drawer and in a cabinet under the bathroom sink, both accessible to mouthing children.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Household member #1, turned 18 on 07/30/2021, but facility did not have on file a signed disclosure statement, a PA state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, a FBI clearance, or a NSOR verification certificate for that household member.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2021
- Violation
3290.24(g) · 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.
It was observed that updates were made to the facility's emergency plan but those updates were not sent to the county emergency management agency or to the local municipality.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
3290.95(b) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
It was observed that the facility did not have proof of purchase for their currently installed fire alarms as required.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Child #1 was placed to sleep in an infant bouncy seat placed inside a pack and play.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 23, 2024 inspection noted: “The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 5, 2023 inspection noted: “File for household member #1, see code sheet for birth date, verified that household member turned 18 and did not have all required clearances on file on or bef…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error