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Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home
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About Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home
Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home is a group home daycare in Herminie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (724) 446-3504 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00245882
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Sep 22, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility exceeded 12 months between emergency drills completed on 8.14.24 and 9.3.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The updates to the PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificates for Staff Person #1 and HHM #2 exceeded 60 months. This is evidenced by a PA State Police Clearance being dated 7.27.20 and 9.4.25, a PA Child Abuse being dated 7.29.20 and 9.15.25, an FBI Clearance being dated 8.22.20 and 9.5.25 and an NSOR Certificate being dated 8.4.20 and 9.10.25 for Staff Person #1. This is further evidenced by the PA State Police Clearance being dated 7.27.20 and 9.6.25, the PA Child Abuse being dated 7.29.20 and 9.16.25, an FBI being dated 8.22.20 and 9.11.25 and an NSOR Certificate being dated 8.4.20 and 9.11.25 for HHM #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Four of the windows in the living room child care space were observed to have the window restrictions disengaged, which allowed the windows to open more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“Sharp knives were observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“The hot water in the first floor restroom measured at 117° F and the hot water in the restroom downstairs measured at 120.4° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“The lock on the cabinet under the kitchen sink was observed to be disengaged which allowed access to the cleaning materials. This included dishwasher pods, disinfecting wipes and other cleaning materials all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An outlet extender in the living room area was observed to be missing 4 protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Living Room child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
Sep 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the financial agreements on file for Children #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 6 months since review. The updates for Children #1 and #2 were completed in October 2023 and the update for Child #3 was completed in August 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3280.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The file for Child #2, a young school ager, lacked a health assessment dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. The health report on file was completed when the child was 4 years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked completion of the one-hour health and safety training update prior to December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #1, an older toddler, lacked a current health assessment that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 5.30.2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
- Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between the following dates: 07/13/2021 - 08/17/2021 (34 Days), 03/03/2021 - 04/08/2021 (36 Days), 04/09/2021 - 05/12/2021 (33 Days) and 05/13/2021 - 06/15/2021 (43 Days). The tests conducted on those dates were more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The Emergency Plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises and ends.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The Emergency Plan has not been updated to include: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home
Is Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 446-3504 to confirm.
How much does Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 446-3504 to ask.
What is Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home's phone number?
(724) 446-3504.
Where is Deborah Thoms Group Child Care Home?
Herminie, PA 15637. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.