Meadville Children's Center
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
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Cheryl A Smith Daycare is a home daycare in Saegertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 |
Cost
Cheryl A Smith Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 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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3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked emergency procedures for lockdown and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #2 (Young Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 1dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11/13/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (Preschool Age) are dated 1/12/24 and 5/16/25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement on file for Child #2 lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent National Sex Offender Registry certificate on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/21/20, more than 60 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 5/21/22 & 7/27/24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
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 contained the original copy of the financial agreement form. The parent is to receive the original agreement, and the facility is to retain a copy of the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's Emergency Plan lacked a Continuity of Operations policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“It was observed that there was a tote of dress up clothes in front of the front door obstructing the exit from the playroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The fire detection 30-day testing log includes dates of 7/1/23-8/28/23 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for child #1 does not include verification of receiving the annual flu vaccination that is recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 11:25 AM the operator answered the side door of the facility with 2 of the 3 children in care, leaving one child unsupervised in the playroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that under the sink in the kitchen that there were toxics/cleaning items (Kaboom, Goo Gone, Bug Spray, Casada), there was a child safety lock on the cabinet, but it was not working properly which made the toxics accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file for Child #1, an older toddler, contained a health assessment that was completed more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Cheryl A Smith Daycare 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 November 13, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 763-3619 to ask.
(814) 763-3619.
Saegertown, PA 16433. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.