Village of FPC
408 Liberty St, California, PA
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Darla R Lange Family Daycare Home is a home daycare in Mather, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 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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Darla R Lange Family Daycare Home has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 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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3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“A test of the facility's fire alarm system has not been conducted in over 30 days. The last documented test was dated 10/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“The specific time of day was not documented for four fire drills noted on the log.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill has not been conducted in over 60 days. The last documented fire drill was dated 11/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two electrical outlets on an extension cord lacked protective covers. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the main child care room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“An annual emergency drill has not been conducted in over 12 months. The last documented drill was dated 1/05/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.102(a)/3290.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Split seams, exposing the inner foam filling, were observed on 2 nap mats and 1 changing pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #1 and household member #2 contained clearances which were not updated within 60 months. The clearances were dated as follows for staff #1; previous state police dated 2/25/20 was renewed on 10/28/25, previous child abuse dated 3/09/20 was renewed on 10/31/25, previous FBI dated 3/08/25 was renewed on 10/31/25, previous NSOR dated 3/10/20 was renewed on 11/04/25. The clearances were dated as follows for household member #2; previous state police clearance dated 2/25/20 was renewed on 10/28/25, previous child abuse dated 3/09/20 was renewed on 11/03/25, previous FBI dated 7/21/20 was renewed on 11/10/25, previous NSOR dated 3/11/20 was renewed on 11/04/25. Clearances for both individuals are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2025
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“The rabies vaccination for the cat observed on the premises expired 11/05/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Comply with CPSL/Required training
“Staff #1 did not renew the mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous training certificate being dated 2/26/20 and the most recent certificate being dated 10/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2025
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“The last 5 documented fire drills did not include the specific time of day of the drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2025
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for child #3, who is 22 months old, lacked documentation of the first doses of MMR and varicella vaccines. A written exemption was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3290.131(a)(2)/3290.182(1) Initial health report dated for young toddler < 6 months./Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #3, a young toddler, did not contain a health report conducted in the past 6 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 10/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The phone number was also missing for one of these individuals on the form for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3290.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3290.74(a) Requirements
“A broken floor tile with cracks and sharp pieces was observed in the kitchen. A detached piece of wooden wall trim with exposed nails was observed near the broken tile. Both are on the route children use when accessing the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The two most recent fire drills were conducted with the same hypothetical location, the playroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“Child file #2 contained an initial health report that dated 10/31/23 which was more than 60 days after child's first day at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child file #2 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child file #1 lacked the designated release persons on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan that addresses the operators plans for continuity of operations in response to an emergency to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child file #1, lacked the arrival and departure times on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff file #1 contained a valid health assessment dated 10/31/22 which was conducted more than 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 6/23/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The operator did not have the proof of purchase for the fire detection devices installed at the facility. The operator did not test the fire detection devices at least once very 30 days and document the test from 7/1/2021 to 8/25/2021 and from 9/10/2021 to 11/11/2021 to 11/20/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The record for child #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The record for child #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator did not conduct fire drills at least once every 60 days from 1/1/2021 to 3/3/2021 and from 9/1/2021 to 11/15/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The record for staff #1 included current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which was renewed on 9/25/2021, following the expiration of their previous certification on 9/15/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Darla R Lange Family Daycare Home 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 May 7, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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) 883-3285 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 883-3285 to ask.
(724) 883-3285.
Mather, PA 15346. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.