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Clarks Childcare Services

Springville, PA 18844 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Clarks Childcare Services

Clarks Childcare Services is a group home daycare in Springville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Clarks Childcare Services

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00251077
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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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  1. Dec 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/17/25. The fire drill log indicates that the alarms are tested during each fire drill. The log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions, 3/6/25 to 4/14/25, 5/13/25 to 6/18/25, 7/25/25 to 8/28/25, and 10/15/25 to 11/20/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/17/25. Staff person(s) #1-3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter trainings on file dated: Staff #1: 8/3/20 & 11/12/25; Staff #2: 5/31/16 & 8/8/21; and Staff #3: 12/2/18 & 8/1/24. The operator admitted that all three staff were providing care. Staff person #4 did not update their NSOR clearance every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR clearance on file being dated 11/26/19 and their current NSOR clearance is dated 2/11/25. The operator admitted that staff #4 was providing care to children with an expired clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/17/25. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have an MMR or Varicella vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

  2. Mar 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact form for Child # 1 did not contain address for release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain telephone number for child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Facility's Emergency Plan does not address continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain parents work information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “Facility's emergency plan does not contain accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

  3. Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Department of Justice FBI clearance. File for Staff # 3 did not contain an FBI clearance and the mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. On 11/21/23, it was determined the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS. An acceptable plan was received on 11/22/22 with a correction date of 5/23/23. On 5/24/23, the Cert Rep confirmed that the facility is still not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 5/30/23 with a correction date of 11/21/23. On 11/22/23, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 11/30/23 with a correction date of 5/23/24. On 5/23/24, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 5/28/24 with a correction date of 11/22/24. On 11/23/24, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. On 11/21/23, it was determined the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS. An acceptable plan was received on 11/22/22 with a correction date of 5/23/23. On 5/24/23, the Cert Rep confirmed that the facility is still not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 5/30/23 with a correction date of 11/21/23. On 11/22/23, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 11/30/23 with a correction date of 5/23/24. On 5/23/24, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 5/28/24 with a correction date of 11/22/24. On 11/23/24, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2024

  4. May 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. On 11/21/23, it was determined the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS. An acceptable plan was received on 11/22/22 with a correction date of 5/23/23. On 5/24/23, the Cert Rep confirmed that the facility is still not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 5/30/23 with a correction date of 11/21/23. On 11/22/23, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 11/30/23 with a correction date of 5/23/24. On 5/23/24, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 5/28/24 with a correction date of 11/22/24.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. On 11/21/23, it was determined the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS. An acceptable plan was received on 11/22/22 with a correction date of 5/23/23. On 5/24/23, the Cert Rep confirmed that the facility is still not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 5/30/23 with a correction date of 11/21/23. On 11/22/23, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 11/30/23 with a correction date of 5/23/24. On 5/23/24, Cert. Rep. confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the SDWA. An acceptable plan was received on 5/28/24 with a correction date of 11/22/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

  5. Apr 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain address for release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

  6. Nov 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with PA DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. An acceptable plan was received with a correction date of 5/22/24. As of 11/22/23, the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with PA DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. An acceptable plan was received with a correction date of 5/22/24. As of 11/22/23, the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

  7. Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with PA DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. An acceptable plan was received with a correction date of 5/23/23. As of 5/23/23, the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with PA DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. An acceptable plan was received with a correction date of 5/23/23. As of 5/23/23, the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

  9. Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “Staff persons #1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

  10. Aug 29, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with PA DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures. An acceptable plan was received with a correction date of 5/23/23. As of 5/23/23, the operator does not have proof from DEP indicating compliance with the SDWA as an approved PWS.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “File for Staff person # 1 did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.14/3280.69(b) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Drinking water available

      “Facility is a Group Home with a capacity of 12 children. The building also contains a second Group Home, owned by the same operator, with a capacity of 12 children. On 8/29/22, operator reports during inspection that between children and staff for both Group Homes more than 25 people are served daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA). The operator had previously submitted an attestation to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the facility serves less than 25 people per day. On 11/17/22 Cert. Rep. confirmed with PA DEP that the operator is required to be a regulated PWS and that a field order was issued by DEP for violations and requiring "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Clarks Childcare Services licensed?

Yes. Clarks Childcare Services is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Clarks Childcare Services last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clarks Childcare Services had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 6 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.

How many children can Clarks Childcare Services care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Clarks Childcare Services accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Clarks Childcare Services' 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 Clarks Childcare Services cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 965-2182 to ask.

What is Clarks Childcare Services' phone number?

(570) 965-2182.

Where is Clarks Childcare Services?

Springville, PA 18844. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).