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Emmitsburg, MD 21727 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ambers Childcare
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About
About Ambers Childcare
Ambers Childcare is a group home daycare in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (240) 357-4829 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ambers Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ambers Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00256826
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
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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- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Upon inspection of personnel records, it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1.30.23 [expired 1.31.25] AND the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 1.30.23 [expired 1.31.25].”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Upon inspection of each area used for childcare space, it was found that the facility had not posted evacuation routes in conspicuous locations on the second floor and the basement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Upon inspection of personnel records, it was found that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 each had 0 hours of childcare training on record as of the time of inspection. The training window for each staff person is the end of April.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the required facility records, it was found that the last site emergency drill was conducted on 4.16.24 [expired 4.30.25].”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“Upon inspection of child records, it was found that the immunization documentation for Child #1 contained only one dosage of the Hepatitis B immunization for which the ACIP lists 3 doses for a child of this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3280.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Upon inspection of child records, it was found that the space available for 'Services to be consider extra' was left blank by the provider for Child #1 and Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3280.66(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“Upon inspection of all areas used for childcare space, it was found that one in-ground Siberian Iris, which is found to be toxic to humans, was located within the exterior play space used by the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2025
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that an original copy of the childcare agreement was on file for Child #1 - #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Upon inspection of the physical childcare site, it was observed that a small bottle of scented oil diffuser was placed on the back of the toilet, which was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that the important emergency contact phone numbers were not posted anywhere within the childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023
3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a continuity of care provision was not established therein.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“Upon inspection of the facility documents on file, it was found that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility since the initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ambers Childcare
Is Ambers Childcare licensed?
Yes. Ambers Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ambers Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ambers Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Ambers Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ambers Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ambers Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (240) 357-4829 to confirm.
How much does Ambers Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (240) 357-4829 to ask.
What is Ambers Childcare's phone number?
(240) 357-4829.
Where is Ambers Childcare?
Fairfield, PA 17320. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.