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Aiden's Home Daycare

Columbia, PA 17512 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.9· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Aiden's Home Daycare

Aiden's Home Daycare is a group home daycare in Columbia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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5:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

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MondayToday5:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Aiden's Home Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00248824
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that the outside plastic toys had a build-up of dirt on them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “It was observed that staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months. The last health assessment on file was 4/15/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2026

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “It was observed that the file of staff person #3 did not contain evidence that their NSOR was updated every 60 months. The last one on file was dated 4/8/20 (526-day lapse).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “It was observed that the trash can in the bathroom did not have a trash liner in it. (Corrected on site.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.111(c) Promote development

      “Staff person #2 was observed moving two children from one space to another when the children were not responding to their request by grabbing their upper arm and moving them. Moving children by grabbing their arm is not an acceptable way to do so. Staff person #2 was counseled on this when it was observed and they stopped.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026

  2. Nov 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “Documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial start date was not available for facility person #1 and facility person #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Documentation of child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, disclosure statement, and mandated reporter training was not available for facility person #2 at the time of the inspection. facility person has been observed present at the facility with contact with children at least 3 times over a period of 45 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Documentation of a health assessment for facility person #1 was not available at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “Documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not available for facility person #1 and facility person #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)/3280.192(3) Health Assessment Requirements/Health assessment, TB test

      “Documentation of a TB test was not available for facility person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

  3. Oct 29, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Documentation showed immunization records dated 5/21/25 for child #1 and child# 2. Both children were enrolled in October 2024. This exceeds the requirement that immunization records be obtained within 60 days of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Documentation of an emergency drill conducted within the last12 months was not available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Plan for continuity of operations was not available in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “Documentation that the child is free of communicable diseases and able to participate in child care was not available for child #1 and child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “A plastic toy, approximately 3" in diameter, was observed to be on the stairs to the basement. Corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.111(c) Promote development

      “A majority of the toys and materials in the main room were observed to be stored in bins inaccessible to children. Learning centers were not available for children to explore and exercise choice in the activities in which they can engage. Children were observed to be reprimanded for speaking during lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “A protective outlet cover was observed to be missing in the basement classroom. Corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(e) Letter to parents

      “Information about accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs and chronic medical conditions was not available in the emergency plan letter to families.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “The primary caregiver for an infant was observed to carry the infant into the kitchen to check on the food that was being prepared for lunch was cooking. Food was served for lunch was observed to be extremely hot, as evidenced by an excessive amount of steam coming off the food and verbal prompts from staff to children when served.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2025

  4. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “On the day of the visit (7/16/25), documentation showed that the last test of the fire detection system occurred on 6/2/25, exceeding the 30-day requirement for fire system testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

  5. Mar 7, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The date of initial enrollment was not available on the financial agreement for child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Health insurance information, including the policy number, was not available for child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection, documentation of 2 written references was not available for staff #1 and staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.61(h) Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During the inspection, 13 children were observed to be occupying a child care space (front living room) that is licensed for 7 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “Documentation that an initial health assessment was obtained within 60 days of enrollment was not available for child #3 as evidenced by the earliest health assessment on file dated 8/17/22 (see LIS for date of enrollment).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of inspection, verification of experience was not available for staff # 1 or staff #2. Both staff #1 and staff #2 had foreign diplomas on file - documentation of evaluation of those degrees was not available.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection, documentation showed an NSOR dated 2/24/20 for staff #3, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “At the time of inspection, documentation of 12 hours of annual training for staff #3 and staff #4 was not available.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “During the inspection, hand sanitizer was observed to be stored on the diaper changing table within reach of children. CORRECTED ON SITE. Hand sanitizer was also observed to be accessible to children in the stairwell leading to the basement child care space. CORRECTED ON SITE. A drawer in the changing table was observed to be unlocked. A prescription bottle of medication was observed to be inside the drawer, accessible to children. COS”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of inspection, soap was not available in the facility vehicle first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.111(c)/3280.113(e) Promote development/Restraints prohibited

      “During the inspection, two children were observed to be restrained in pack and plays from approximately 9:15-9:45. The children were then moved to highchairs until 10:05, when CR encouraged staff to allow the children to play at the tables with the other children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.117(a) Released only to parent or designee

      “During the inspection, child # 5 and child #6 were observed to be released to an individual who was not designated in writing as an authorized release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required

      “At the time of the inspection, documentation of current rabies immunization was not available for 1 cat and 2 dogs that were on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a) Signed

      “Financial agreements for children # 1,2,3,4 were not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Documentation of child service reports being completed every 6 months was not available for children # 1,2,3,4,5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Names of people to whom the child may be released were not available on the agreement for child #4”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Documentation that emergency forms and financial agreements were updated every 6 months was not available for children # 1,2,3,4,5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection, documentation of a completed health assessment and TB test was not available for staff #1. The health assessment on file for staff #2 was dated 3/4/25, which was after the staff persons start date (see LIS for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “An updated health assessment for child #4 was observed to be late as evidenced by the most recent health assessment dated 12/20/24 and the previous health assessment being dated 10/26/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.51 Maximum Number of Children

      “Upon arrival at the facility, the CR observed 11 children in care the ranging from older toddler to preschool in age. Within 5 minutes of entering the facility, the Certification Supervisor (CS) entered the facility from the back door with 2 adults and 6 children. It was explained that one of the adults was an unlicensed provider who sometimes visits the program with her children. When it was explained that the facility was only licensed for 12 children the "Unlicensed provider" left with 4 children, one biological child, and 3 preschoolers, leaving 13 children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The address for release person was not available for child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of the inspection, emergency contact forms for all currently enrolled children were not available in the three child care spaces or the van. The operator reported that they do not use a backpack when going outside, meaning that emergency contact forms were not available in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

  6. Mar 25, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on the following occasions: 1/8/24 to 2/8/24, 5/12/23 to 6/12/23, 7/12/23 to 8/14/23, 9/11/23 to 10/12/23, and 10/12/23 to 11/13/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Emergency telephone numbers posted did not include the number for the nearest hospital.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing a complete address for the physician and a phone number for the child's physician”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing a complete address for the parents home and work address. Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing a parent home and work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the main living room (TV Room/Infant space) a windowsill was observed to have peeling paint. The area of peeling paint was accessible to infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the basement a child's folding chair with Paw Patrol pictures was observed to be in disrepair with exposed foam padding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “First Aid Kit in the main living room (TV Room/Infant space) was observed to be missing tape and scissors”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 and 2 was missing the insurance policy number”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing a complete address for release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written transportation plan was observed to be missing in the main living room (TV Room/Infant space), the Middle child care space, and in the basement child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Child #2 and #3 were missing the date of admission on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the basement, a large board with shelving was observed resting on the floor which contained large screws sticking out that posed a safety hazard to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

  7. Mar 24, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

      “First Aid Kit located in the minivan used for transportation was observed to be missing water and soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing information on the child's disability. Emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 was missing information on the child's disability.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Transportation

      3280.176(a) Insured

      “The minivan used for transporting children did not have a current insurance card present at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On the outdoor play space, a raised play space covered in turf was observed with a fall height of approximately 2.5 feet. There was no fencing or barricade observed to protect children from falling.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the name and address of work for both parents. Emergency contact form for child #3 and 4 was missing work address for the mother.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “A stuffed animal was observed in a crib while an infant was sleeping. Corrected on site by removing the toy.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact from for child #3 and #4 was missing a complete address for the child's physician. Address for the physician was missing the city.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The napping cots provided were numbered for child use. However, there was no chart or list indicating which cot belonged to each child according to number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “First Aid Kit in the basement was observed to be missing soap. Fir Aid Kit in the main childcare space was observed to be missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 was missing the address for persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Agreement form for child #3 did not include arrive and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 did not have signed parental consent for the facility to administer minor first-aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Aiden's Home Daycare licensed?

Yes. Aiden's Home Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Aiden's Home Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aiden's Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 54 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Aiden's Home Daycare care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Aiden's Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Aiden's Home Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Aiden's Home Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 203-6111 to ask.

What is Aiden's Home Daycare's phone number?

(717) 203-6111.

Where is Aiden's Home Daycare?

Columbia, PA 17512. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).