Little Peoples Child Care
Curwensville, PA 16833 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home
Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 5:00 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 30 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00253598
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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Dec 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“The most up to date health assessment on file for Staff #1 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidence by the health assessment being dated 02/02/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3290.73(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the facility's first-aid kit did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file for Child #1 was observed to not have documentation of a Service-Learning Report to provide to the family about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for Staff #1 was observed not to have documentation of obtaining a minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility did not have documentation on file of conducting an annual Emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
Dec 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 was observed not to have a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.181(b) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Current
“The file for Child #1did not have documentation of an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Dec 13, 2023Inspection22 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“**On 12/15/23, the family child care home lacked operable, properly maintained smoke alarms. Per staff statements the home has hardwired interconnected smoke alarms that were malfunctioning due to dust and had been turned off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed that the file for Child #1 did not have documentation of an update for the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) Within 60 days/Immunization record
“The file for Child #3 did not contain a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3290.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not have written parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not have written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The Emergency contact on file for Child #3 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.123(a) Signed
“The file for Child #3 did not have documentation of an agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3290.73(d) On excursions
“It was observed that the first-aid kit used in excursions was lacking a bottle of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed in the bathroom toxics such as medicated ointments, personal hygiene products that are labeled "Keep out of reach of children".”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.24(a) Emergency plan
“The provider lacked documentation of an emergency plan on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3290.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not specify if extra services were considered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file for Child #1, #2, and Child #3 did not have documentation of a Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency contact on file for Child #3 did not have documentation of health insurance/MA policy coverage. The Emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not have documentation of health insurance/MA policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not have written parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 did not have information of the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not have written parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The operator lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“The operator lacked documentation of fire drills being conducted every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The Agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“*On 12/15/23, the family child care home lacked operable, properly maintained smoke alarms. Per staff statements the home has hardwired interconnected smoke alarms that were malfunctioning due to dust and had been turned off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
Dec 15, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Child file #1 lacked an emergency contact form that included who shall be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child filles #1 and #2 lacked the child's admission date on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child file #1 lacked signed parental consent by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form prior to admission to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3290.24(a) Emergency plan
“The operator lacked an emergency plan detailing shelter in place, lockdown, evacuation route off premises including a means for accommodation of infants, toddlers, children with special needs and medical conditions, a method to notify parents of an emergency and when that emergency is over.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The operator lacked the required pre-service training on the health and safety training topics by 4/29/22 as required by the regulation update on 12/19/20. The required pre-service training was obtained on 1/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The operator lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 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: Jan 20, 2023
3290.123(a) Signed
“Child files #1 and #2 lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“Staff file #1 lacked documentation of 12 hours of completed child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child file #2 contained an initial health report dated 7/15/21 which was more than 60 days after the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child file #1 emergency contact form lacked the signed written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator lacked a means for which the families could access the regulations in this Chapter electronically and with the instructions on how to contact the Western Region office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2023
Dec 21, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3290.32(d) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1 lacked competence in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques when one or more children are in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home
Is Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home's hours?
Every day, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 765-5181 to ask.
What is Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(814) 765-5181.
Where is Deanna F Smeal Family Child Care Home?
Clearfield, PA 16830. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.