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1001 S Leechburg Hill Rd Ste 7, Leechburg, PA
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Carla Densmore Family Day Care is a home daycare in Ford City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| 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 |
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Carla Densmore Family Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
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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3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The agreement form on file for Child #4 was last reviewed on 3/12/25 which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most recent health report for Child #1, a younger toddler at the time, dated 2/5/25 was obtained more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked a health report. There is a current immunization record on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The health report on file for Child #4 dated 3/24/26 was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 2/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown, a method to contact parents when an emergency arises, a method to contact parents and provide information how to safely reunite with their child(ren), and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“There was a current emergency drill dated, 3/14/25, on file at the facility. The facility lacked documentation of previous emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“There was a current emergency plan dated, 3/13/25, on file at the facility. The facility lacked documentation of previous emergency plan annual review in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained clearances dated more than 60 months from the previous clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/11/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearance dated 4/3/19; and NSOR Certificated dated 2/26/25 more than 60 months from the previous certificate dated 12/20/19. The file for Staff Person #2 contained clearances dated more than 60 months from the previous clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/11/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearance dated 4/3/19; and NSOR Certificated dated 2/26/25 more than 60 months from the previous certificate dated 12/20/19.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart, including: 8/8/24 and 9/11/24; 9/11/24 and 10/21/24; 11/8/24 and 12/11/24; 1/8/25 and 2/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The current emergency plan on file lacked information on lockdown procedures at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The current emergency plan on file lacked a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and provide information on how to safely reunite with their child(ren) when an emergency has ended.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Household Member #1 contained a State Police Clearance that was more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“The family dog Ava's rabies vaccination expired on April 26, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The provider did not have instructions for the parents on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file for Child #4, who is a preschool aged child, contained a health assessment that conducted more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.
“The files for Child #1 and #3 were both lacking the annual influenza vaccines.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The file for Child #1and #2 was lacking an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3290.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“Staff person #1 verified in a phone conversation on 11/29/21 that a communicable disease was not reported promptly to the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27. The communicable disease was contracted on 11/12/21 and the department was not notified until 11/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Carla Densmore Family Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 763-3447 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 763-3447 to ask.
(724) 763-3447.
Ford City, PA 16226. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.