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Dawana Gay

Harrisburg, PA 17111 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days

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About Dawana Gay

Dawana Gay is a home daycare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 9:30 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 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Dawana Gay

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00256879
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.73(b) Inaccessible to children

      “Observed the backpack containing the first-aid kit was located on the floor in the corner of the room, which was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Transportation

      3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 were initialed by the parent in lieu of signed parental consent for walking excursions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Observed disposable diapers and pull-ups which were discarded in a trash can which was not a hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 were initialed by the parent in lieu of signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 were initialed by the parent in lieu of signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

  4. May 18, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(b) Emergency plan

      “The operator was unable to locate a copy of the most recently updated emergency plan at the time of the inspection. The emergency plan provided was from 2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “The operator did not ensure the smoke detectors were manually tested at least once every 30 days; a test of the smoke detectors exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 06/17/2022 - 07/18/2022 - 08/18/2022, 10/13/2022 - 11/14/2022, 12/12/2022 - 01/12/2023 - 02/14/2023 and 03/14/2023 - 04/14/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.74(a) Requirements

      “Observed the lock on the basement door did not latch properly; allowing access to the basement steps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The updated emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include the telephone number or the complete work address of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The updated emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the complete address of the individual's designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The operator did not ensure a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days; fire drills exceeded 60 days on the following dates: 04/22/2022 - 06/22/2022 and 12/12/2022 - 02/14/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(e) Emergency plan

      “A copy of the emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “The file for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The rest equipment was not labeled with the children's names in which the cots are intended for use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

  5. Jun 2, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Observed the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents; the certificate posted was valid from 08/15/2020 - 08/15/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “The operator did not maintain proof of purchase of the smoke detectors installed in the home. The operator did not ensure the smoke detectors were manually tested at least once every 30 days; a test of the smoke detectors exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 08/24/2021 - 09/27/2021 - 11/04/2021 - 12/14/2021 - 01/24/22 and 04/12/20202 - 05/18/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.

      “The file for child #1, a 4-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed a young toddler sleeping in a bouncy seat in lieu of age appropriate rest equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed a preschool age child go upstairs unsupervised to use the bathroom which is located on the 2nd floor. Staff person #1 remained downstairs with the remaining children and was unable to supervise (see, hear, direct and assess) the child while the child was upstairs.”
    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(f) 2 feet apart

      “Observed less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the rest equipment while the children were napping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training

      “The Pediatric First Aid & CPR for staff person #1 was not updated prior to the expiration date of the most current certification; the most recent certificate on file was valid from 01/25/2020 - 01/25/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “An annual emergency drill was not conducted between 12/2020 - 12/2021.”

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 Dawana Gay licensed?

Yes. Dawana Gay is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dawana Gay last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dawana Gay had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Dawana Gay care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Dawana Gay accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dawana Gay's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dawana Gay cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 315-5328 to ask.

What is Dawana Gay's phone number?

(717) 315-5328.

Where is Dawana Gay?

Harrisburg, PA 17111. 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).