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Veronica Bowman
162 E COTTAGE PL, York PA 17401 · License #CER-00252935 · Family Child Care Home
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- (717) 843-0534
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- Address
- 162 E COTTAGE PL, York PA 17401 · Directions
Hours
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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
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Child #2 agreement was not signed by a parent.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Child #2 agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
During the time of inspection, the first aid kit was missing nonporous gloves. (Corrected on site)
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #2 agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child #2 agreement does not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
Child #2 emergency contact does not include policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
Child #3 physical does not include a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
- Violation
Child #1 did not have documentation of the financial agreement updated in the past 6 months. Last updated 10.1.2024.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
Documentation on file for facility person #1 did not include an updated NSOR certificate. The NSOR certificate expired on 1.30.2025.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
During the time of inspection, diapering wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were under the changing table accessible to children. - Corrected on site
Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
- Violation
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
As you walk out of the kitchen door, into the outdoor play space, chipped and peeling blue paint was observed accessible to the children.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
- Violation
During the time of inspection, the pack & play was not labeled with the child's name. - Corrected on site
Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Child #1 fee agreement did not include the child's departure time.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #1 and child #3 fee agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- 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.
Child #1 emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
Child #1 emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
Child #1 emergency contract information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- 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.
Child #2 and child #3 did not have an updated health report on file within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
- Violation
Child #1 emergency contact information did not include parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Shoulder straps were not used properly on the highchair and child was observed standing in the chair while Staff #1 was changing a diaper in a different room. DHS representative secured the child in the highchair.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
Two protective receptacle covers were not on the outlet located in the main play space. Corrected on site.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
A bucket of rat poison was located in the backyard play space, accessible to children. Room spray that was labeled "keep out of reach of children" was located in the bathroom that was accessible to children. Corrected on site.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
In the play space upstairs, there was a large hole in the plaster wall. The mat on the floor in the upstairs play space was ripped and peeling.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
- Violation
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
As you walk out of the kitchen door, into the outdoor play space, chipped and peeling blue paint was observed accessible to the children.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
Mulch and small white rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch were used in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
Plastic bags and batteries were accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Plastic bags were also present and accessible to children in the upstairs play space.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have a child service report on file.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #2 did not have a work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
Child #4 did not have health insurance coverage and policy number listed on the emergency contact form. Child #5 did not have the policy number listed on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
Child #4 did not have a full address listed on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.131(d)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
Child #3 did not have a name on the health history form.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
It was observed that a wipe was used before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Children and staff hands were not washed as required.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
Documentation shows that fire drill testing was not completed every 30 days. 5/5/2023 - 6/5/2023 7/5/2023 - 8/5/2023 8/5/2023 - 9/5/2023 9/5/2023 - 10/6/2023 12/5/2023 - 1/5/2023 1/5/2023 - 2/5/2023
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 did not have documentation that the emergency plan was reviewed annually.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- 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.
Staff person #1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
Upon inspection of the physical site childcare area, it was found that spray disinfectants were accessible to children on the kitchen counter, as well as near the diaper changing station.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
- Violation
Upon inspection of the facility first aid kit, it was found that tweezers and soap were missing.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
- Violation
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that no influenza vaccination was on record for child #1, #2 or #3. It was found that no valid exemption document was on file for each child as well.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
- Violation
It was observed, in the living room childcare space, that the glass and gold cabinet contained Windex and air freshener cans (keep out of reach of children)) which were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when it ends to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed (not dated or witnessed) Disclosure statement. Household member #2's file did not contain a Disclosure statement. Staff person #1's file did not contain a current PA State Police clearance (corrected same day) and did not contain Mandated Reporter training documentation. Staff person #1's file did not contain any previous clearances (State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, and previous Mandated Reporter training). Household member #2's file contained expired State Police clearance (exp 11/17/16), Child Abuse clearance (exp 1/27/17), and contained only the application for FBI clearance dated 2/1/22. Household member #2's file did not contain any of these previous clearances.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1's pediatric first aid and CPR expired 3/30/19.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that, in the upstairs playroom, to the right of the closet, there was one missing outlet protective cover (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that not all emergency telephone numbers were posted in the facility. The only emergency numbers posted were 911 and the local poison control
Corrected by Feb 26, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that several bottles of alcohol were accessible to children in the glass and gold cabinet located in the living room child care space (corrected during inspection). In the backyard play area, there was a container of Ice Melt, 4 cans of paint, 6 cans of spray paint, 2 cans of paint primer, a 3/4 filled Cuffer brand bug spray bottle, and a glass storm door leaning against the house, and accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed that, in the upstairs playroom, the floor molding under and to the left of the window contained 6 small areas of peeling paint. Also in this room, the floor molding, to the right upon entering, contained 8 small areas of peeling paint. The closet doorframe in this room contained 2 small areas of peeling paint on the left (near lock) and 2 large areas of peeling paint on the right side of the doorframe, about 3/4 of the way toward the bottom. The bathroom on the second floor (children in care use) contained peeling adhesive cabinet cover sheets on the lower right portion and on the second drawer down on the left side.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that, although the rest equipment was labeled, a child other than the one on the label was using the rest equipment to nap.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
3290.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
The written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in a traffic area used by parents.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that two of the four children who were sitting at a table, in the kitchen, were not in view of the provider who was in the adjoining room (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
The parents of children in care did not receive, in writing, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Child #1 through #5's agreements did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Child #1 through #5's files contained the original agreements.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2022
- Violation
Child #1, #2 and #4's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number. Child #1 and #4's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage for the child.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
Child #1, #4, and #5's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address. Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the release person's telephone number.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
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 conspicuously posted in the facility.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
Child #2, #4, and #5's initial health report was received later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2022
- 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
Child #4 and #5's files do not contain updated health reports at least every 6 months. The most recent health assessment for these children was in 2018.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
Child #3, #4, and #5 files have no record of ever receiving an Influenza vaccine.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that the facility did not have a hands-free covered trashcan near the diaper changing area.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1's file did not include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.166(1)/3290.166(4) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
It was observed that child #2's bottle was not labeled with the child's name and there was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for this infant, obtained from the parent.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2022
- Violation
The operator has not been conducting and documenting fire drills at least once every 60 days. One was conducted on 3/17/21 and next on 6/28/21. Another was conducted on 8/26/21 and next on 11/5/21.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
The operator had no documentation of testing of fire detection system every 30 days on file at the facility. The operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system on file.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2022
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan does not include lock-down emergency procedures.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2022
- Violation
The operator had not conducted and documented at least one annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
- 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 at a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2022
- Violation
The operator has not provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures
Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “Child #2 agreement was not signed by a parent.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Documentation on file for facility person #1 did not include an updated NSOR certificate. The NSOR certificate expired on 1.30.2025.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 27, 2024 inspection noted: “Shoulder straps were not used properly on the highchair and child was observed standing in the chair while Staff #1 was changing a diaper in a different room. D…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error