Inspire Early Education
3350 Alta Vista Rd, Dover, PA
4.2· 23 reviews
Barbara G Swift
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Barbara G Swift
Barbara G Swift is a home daycare in Dover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Barbara G Swift
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00254605
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Feb 17, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff persons #1 did not complete 12 hours of child care training”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2026
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most current health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 3/22/22”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Staff person #1 did not completed Child Service reports for child #1, child#2, Child#3, child#4, child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3290.18/3290.31(g) General Health and Safety/Age and training
“Staff persons #1 did not have documentation on file that Health and Safety training was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Child # 3 does not have a date of admission on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2026
Feb 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“Child #1 was enrolled on 10/14/24. Child does not have a copy of her health assessment on record. Chil #1 has beenin care for over 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Feb 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The smoke alarms located in family child care home were observed not to be interconnected via hardwire, Bluetooth, or any other means that allow for communication between smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
Mar 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3290.21(a) Immediate access
“Upon arrival at 1:30 pm, Certification Representative knocked on the back door leading into the lower level of the home where child care is provided. After knocking 2 times, Cert Rep walked around to the front door and knocked twice on the door. Cert Rep then walked back around to the back of the house where staff person #1 was observed walking out the back door onto the patio. Once inside, Cert Rep requested the child files that needed to be reviewed but they were unavailable due to being upstairs and staff person #1 was unable to go upstairs to retrieve the documents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Continued Non-Compliance: Upon arrival at 1:30 pm, Certification Representative knocked on the back door leading into the lower level of the home where child care is provided. Cert Rep observed a child walk toward the door and then head to the bottom of the stairs leading to the upper level of the home; there did not appear to be an adult in the room with the child. After knocking 2 more times, Cert Rep walked around to the front door and knocked twice on the door. Cert Rep then walked back around to the back of the house where staff person #1 was observed walking out the back door onto the patio. Upon entering the child care space, Cert Rep observed 2 children (a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old) in the room. Cert Rep observed the small room on the right with the door open, the room was dark due to the lights being off with a 3-year-old child napping in the room. The door was closed to the small room on the left. Upon opening the door, the room was dark due to the lights being off and 3 children (two 3-year-olds and a 4-year-old) were napping in the room. Previously cited on 01/26/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
Jan 26, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/12/2021 - 12/19/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator does not provide information to the parent with information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3290 electronically with instructions for contacting the central regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Instructions for contacting the central regional child care office was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Observed a manual test of the fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days; documented tests exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 06/10/2022 - 07/15/2022, 08/12/2022 - 09/16/2022 - 10/18/2022 - 11/18/2022 - 12/19/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Observed a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days; documented fire drills exceeded 60 days on the following dates: 07/15/2022 -09/16/2022, 10/18/2022 - 12/18/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #2 and #4 did not contain a copy of the initial agreement at the time of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.
“The file for child #1 and #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child # 4 and #5 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The file for child #2 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment (see LIS code sheet), a health assessment is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the home address and the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement form for child #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement form for child #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 01/26/2023, staff person #1 was observed on the main level of the home while 4 nonrelated children and 1 related child were napping downstairs in the basement level. 3 preschool age children were sleeping in a small room with the door closed and the lights off and 2 toddlers were sleeping in the main child care space. Upon arrival to the facility, the Certification Representative knocked on the basement level door leading into the child care space multiple times before walking to the front door of the home where Staff person #1 answered the door. Staff person #1 stated she was upstairs working on her computer while the children were napping.”
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed Lysol wipes and diaper cream on the small changing table in the child care space which was accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover in the small room where preschool age children were napping. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following health and safety professional development training update by 12/30/2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The operator did not have a completed Child Service Report with information about the child's growth and development for child #1, #3 and #5, who have been enrolled at the facility for greater than 6 months (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
Mar 15, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that testing was done on 8.21, 9.21, 10.20.21 and 11.21 and therefore exceeding the required testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10) Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR
“Upon inspection of the file for facility person #1, it was found that the last first-aid/CPR training was completed on 3.18.17 and has since expired in 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3290.73(c) Has all items
“Upon inspection of the facility first aid kit, it was found to be missing soap and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person #1 contains a completed child abuse [expired 5.17.21] , DHS required FBI clearance [expired 5.21.21], PA criminal clearance [expired 4.20.20 and renewed on 3.13.22] and no NSOR verification and no signed disclosure statement. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire drill log, it was found that drills were conducted on 10.20.21, 12.20.21 only.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility records, it was found that an emergency drill was not conducted during the 2021 calendar year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down were not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Upon inspection of the physical site areas of the facility, it was found that one of the exits from the facility was blocked with some boxes/toys such that safe exit if needed would have been compromised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Upon inspection of the files for child #1, #2 and #3, it was found that a person[s] designated by a parent to whom the child may be released was not specified on the agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Upon inspection of the files for child #1, #2 and #3, it was found that the date of admission was not specified on the agreement document.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Upon inspection of the files for child #1, #2 and #3, it was found that the original agreement document was on file for each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Upon inspection of the files for child #1 [2 years] and #3 [2 years], it was found that the last health assessment was performed on 11.16.20 for child #1 and 11.2.20 for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“Upon inspection of the files for children, it was found that child #1 had no record of receiving an influenza vaccination and child #3 last was vaccinated in 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Upon inspection of the file for facility person #1, it was found that the last health assessment was completed on 4.11.18.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
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Questions about Barbara G Swift
Is Barbara G Swift licensed?
Yes. Barbara G Swift is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Barbara G Swift last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Barbara G Swift had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Barbara G Swift care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Barbara G Swift accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Barbara G Swift's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Barbara G Swift cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 683-6300 to ask.
What is Barbara G Swift's phone number?
(717) 683-6300.
Where is Barbara G Swift?
Dover, PA 17315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.