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Barbs Care-A-Lot
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Barbs Care-A-Lot
Barbs Care-A-Lot is a child care center in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 67 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 71 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Barbs Care-A-Lot
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245045
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 71 rules in all · 70 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Safety and hazards 12
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Records and paperwork 10
- Background checks 8
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 23, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed one electrical outlet, which lacked a protective receptacle cover, under the table next to the refrigerator in the OT Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #3 and#4, preschool children, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health report for Child #5, a school age child, was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance after Child #5 had started kindergarten.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed several broken fence ties, which create sharp edges, in the outdoor fenced-in play spaces. Observed a protruding bolt from the base of the toilet in the restroom of the Preschool side of the Main Room. Observed a damaged ceiling tile at the entrance to the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Preschool Room lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the fee agreement in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Older Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“The 2nd floor window, which is located on the PreK side of the Main Room, was not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, 2 and exceeded 12 months between trainings. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include documentation of fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3 and 4 do not contain documentation of training in the facility's emergency plan conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances/certificates. The most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #6 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Observed Children's Motrin in the medicine box in the OT Room for Child #2, which lacked a parental consent form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 included only 8 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Based on interviews with staff, Facility Person #1 was on-site conducting maintenance work in the Infant Room on two occasions during August 2025 while children were in care. Facility Person #1 had direct contact with children at this time and lacked the clearances required for a facility person under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“Based on interviews with staff, the operator permitted Facility Person #1 to enter the facility on three occasions during August 2025 with knowledge that the individual has felony convictions and is awaiting trial on felony charges. Two of these occasions involved Facility Person #1 entering the Infant Room to perform maintenance work while children were in care, resulting in direct contact with children. The third occasion involved Facility Person #1 entering the facility briefly to meet with the operator while children were present, though no direct contact with children at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #5 and 6 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the bathroom of the Todd Transition Room: ceiling tile, discolored from water damage at the entrance and toilet paper dispenser on the wall was broken. Observed in the outdoor play spaces: Fence separating from tops of posts in the Infant/Toddler play spaces. Splintering wood and protruding nails from the toy shed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 did not include the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The Foyer Area lacked a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A daily activity schedule was not posted in the Foyer Area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Foyer Area or OT Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed golden pothos on the shelves between the YT and OT Rooms and Todd Transition and Infant Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #4, a young toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for Child #3, an older toddler, and #7, a preschool child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #10 and 12 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in a child care position. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted more than one year prior to the staff person's rehire date and is not valid (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The first parent updates for the emergency contact forms and fee agreements in the files for Child #4 and 7 were conducted more than six months after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed ant traps, which were accessible to children, on the floor in the OT Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the files for Staff Person #6, 7 and 8 exceeded 60 months between trainings. Staff person #9 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The State Police, Child Abuse, FBI Clearances and NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #6 and 8 exceeded 60 months between clearances/certificates. The State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #7 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for Staff Person #7 does not include an NSOR Certificate acquired within the past 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent firesafety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include documentation of annual firesafety training conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, 4 and 7 did not include the release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the OT Room lacked scissors. The first aid kit in the Infant Room lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(i) Written consent/Name of medication
“Observed Ibuprofen for Child #1 in the med box of the OT room, and Orajel for Child #2 in the med box of the Infant Room. These meds did not have written parental consent for administration or a med log present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed ceiling tiles discolored from water damage in the intersecting corner of the YT and OT Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed one outlet near the fish tank in the OT Room and two outlets in the kitchen area of the Infant Room, which lacked protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff Person #2, #3 and #6 included only one letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Staff Person #2 and #3, assistant group supervisors, lacked verification of two years child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were on outdated forms. The file for Staff Person #1, who has been working at the facility for more than 45 days, did not include an FBI Clearance. The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working at the facility for more than 45 days, did not include an NSOR Certificate. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include a State Police Clearance, or an application for the state police clearance prior to the staff person's start date. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #7, who have been working at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of initial training in the facility's emergency plan (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed Infant Tylenol in the medication boxes in the YT and OT Rooms, that lacked the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Previously cited on 8/12/24: At approximately 1:30 PM, observed Child #1, an Infant, sleeping on a boppy pillow in a crib in the Infant Room. A medical reason documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP was not in the child's record at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
Jul 12, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health reports in the file for Child #5, a Preschool Child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health reports in the files for Child #4 and 7 were conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An emergency drill had not been documented for the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #9 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the files for Child #2 and #3 exceeded 6 months between updates. The fee agreement in the file for Child #9 has not been updated in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for Staff Person #1, 2, 4, 5 and 14 did not contain health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between reports. The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #10 and 13 were conducted after the staff persons' first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #4, who has been working for more than 90 days, did not contain the one-hour health and safety update (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“All-staff annual emergency plan training exceeded 12 months between trainings. 6/8/23-7/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances conducted within the past 60 months. The State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 had expired. The fingerprint receipt/FBI clearance in the file for Staff Person #10 were after staff person's first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #8, 11, 12 and 13 were on outdated forms and not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent evaluations in the files for Staff Person #2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 15 exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #9, an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On the PreK side of the Upstairs Preschool Room, observed four uncovered outlets by the art desk and three on the surge strip by the teacher's desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.71 Heat Source
“The stove in the kitchen adjacent to the Upstairs Preschool Room was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a loose baseboard vent cover, which creates a potential pinch hazard, in the PreK side of the Upstairs Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs were not posted at the toilets in the SA and PS rooms or at the outside restroom near the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“On 8/12/24, at approximately 1:00 PM, Observed bookshelves, couches and chairs between several of the napping toddlers in the Downstairs Younger Toddler and Downstairs Older Toddler Rooms. This created less than 2 feet of space on three sides of three of the cots in the Younger Toddler Room and four of the cots in the Older Toddler Room. Observed less than 2 feet on three sides of three pack n plays in the Infant Room where infants were napping.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 8/12/24 at approximately 10:00 AM, observed Child #1, an Infant, sleeping in a carrier in the Infant Room.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, did not have a child service report conducted within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #7 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact binder in the PreK Room did not include an emergency contact form for Child #7, who was receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
May 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates which are more than 30 days apart. The dates are 1/12/24-2/13/24 (32 days) and 3/5/24-4/12/24 (38 days).”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff #2 contained a 6-hour Health and Safety training that was taken on 8/27/2016 which is not an acceptable Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 file did not have the 1-hour health and safety update that needed to be completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
Nov 15, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on staff statements, on November 3, 2023, around lunchtime, while coming in from the outside play space Staff #1 left Child #1 outside alone and unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*Based on staff statements, on November 3, 2023, around lunchtime, while coming in from the outside play space Staff #1 was supervising a group of 9 preschool age children when Child #1 was left outside alone and unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“** Based on staff statements, on November 3, 2023, around lunchtime, while coming in from the outside play space Staff #1 was supervising a group of 9 preschool age children when Child #1 was left outside alone and unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on staff statements, on November 3, 2023, around lunchtime, while coming in from the outside play space Staff #1 was supervising a group of 9 preschool age children when Child #1 was left outside alone and unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
Jul 14, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations. The file for Staff #1, 2, 5, 8 and 9 were all lacking the one hour Health and Safety Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Young Toddler room on the area below the sink there was peeling paint observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for Child #1 and #3 both contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address and phone number of the parents workplace.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for Child #1 and 2 both contain immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“The medication in the school age go back was not labled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“The school age have an inhaler in their go back that was lacking written instructions given by the individual who prescribed the inhaler.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff #3, and 4 were lacking annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff #4, 7, 8 and 9 were all lacking annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
Jul 7, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Facility has evidence of infestation of mice indicated by mouse feces in different places throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“Facility has evidence of infestation of mice indicated by mouse feces in different places throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
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Jul 26, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Provider did not hold an annual emergency drill and document it in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #2 contained an immunization schedule that was lacking one dose of DTAP, one dose of Pneumococcal, one dose of MMR, one dose of Varicella, and two doses of [name] The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of DTAP and one dose of [name]”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Provider failed to test interconnected system every 30 days, however provider did get annual inspection done by vector who monitors the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Transition Room was lacking a posted Emergency Transportation Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #1 contained a Health and Safety training that was obtained more than 90 days after their date of hire. (See LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #1 whose enrollment date was 2/22/21 contained an initial health assessment dated 6/3/22 which is more than 60 days after the first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The Transition Room was lacking posted emergency telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #2 contained 3 annual clock hours of child care training that were obtained between 12/20/20-12/20/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Barbs Care-A-Lot
Is Barbs Care-A-Lot licensed?
Yes. Barbs Care-A-Lot is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Barbs Care-A-Lot last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Barbs Care-A-Lot had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 71 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 70 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 Barbs Care-A-Lot care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Barbs Care-A-Lot accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Barbs Care-A-Lot's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Barbs Care-A-Lot cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 899-9254 to ask.
What is Barbs Care-A-Lot's phone number?
(814) 899-9254.
Where is Barbs Care-A-Lot?
3880 Davison Rd, Harborcreek, PA 16421. The nearest other daycare we list is Mecisha Lucas Family Daycare, 2.8 miles away.