Childrens Center of Mercer County
900 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA
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Dream Builders Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Dream Builders Child Care
Dream Builders Child Care is a child care center in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 70 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Meals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Staff | Highly qualified teachers |
|---|---|
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Safety | Locked, video-monitored door; each family receives a secure token for entry, Cameras / live video for parents (live video streaming through our app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live video streaming through our app) |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Dream Builders Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 70 children
- License number
- #CER-00257304
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 70 rules in all · 70 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 20
- Safety and hazards 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Background checks 7
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The operator lacked a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the outdoor back play space, there was a toy with cracked plastic with sharp edges. In room #4, there were purple mats with multiple tears exposing the foam inside. In room #4, there was a tall laundry basket containing toys that had cracks with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the infant room during naptime, there were 4 children observed sleeping in pack 'n plays that were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the outdoor back play space, the green carpet surface on the cement was frayed and folded/raised in multiple areas resulting in a tripping hazard. In room #4, there were multiple areas on the partition wall near the bottom on both sides of the wall that had metal and sharp edges that were accessible to children and were a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the infant room lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“In room #1, the water temperature at the sink in the room that children use to wash their hands was 113° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 had an invalid state police clearance that lacked the disseminated date and requires a current state police clearance dated within the last 60 months. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #3 had an invalid state police clearance that lacked the disseminated date and requires a current state police clearance dated within the last 60 months. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #3 lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #4 had a state police clearance with a charge that lacked the required disposition. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
Dec 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.105 High Chairs
“On 12-23-25 in room #3, there were 4 toddlers observed unbuckled in bucket seats in a table. The T-shaped safety straps were observed in the chairs and were not buckled around each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.105 High Chairs
“In room #3, there were 4 bucket chairs in a table that are used for young toddlers that each lacked a T-shaped safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“According to staff statements, during naptime on multiple occasions, staff person #1 restrained a child for up to 5-10 minutes by using their hands to hold the child's legs down on the rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 completed the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 pre-service training over 90 days after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“On 9-24-25 in room #4, staff person #2 was observed changing a 2 year olds diaper and did not immediately wash their hands after diapering. The child was placed on the floor and given their binky by staff person #2 before the staff person and child washed their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 9-24-25 in room #4, staff person #2 was observed changing a 2 year olds diaper and did not immediately wash the child's hands after diapering. The child was placed on the floor and given their binky by staff person #2 before the staff person and child washed their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to staff statements, there have been multiple occurrences in the mornings within the last month when a staff person was observed out of ratio with one staff supervising up to 7 older toddlers in their group and another staff supervising up to 8-9 young toddlers in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“According to staff statements, there have been multiple mornings within the last month when a staff person was observed supervising a mixed-age group of up to 8-12 young and older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6-5-25 at approximately 9:50 a.m. with a total of 17 older toddlers on the outdoor play space, staff person #1 named 6 older toddlers in their group, staff person #2 named 5 older toddlers in their group, and staff person #3 named 5 older toddlers in their group, resulting in 1 child not being named in a group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
May 5, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to corroborating staff statements, multiple staff have been observed using inappropriate language, including profanity, in the presence of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to corroborating staff statements, multiple staff have been observed, while in ratio with children, on their phones and distracted from supervising children appropriately.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #3 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year. The file for staff person #2 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“In the infant room, there were three 4moms MamaRoo baby swings that had been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the outdoor play space, there were multiple holes on the back mesh fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in room #1 lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 had an FBI clearance dated 3-16-20 and lacked a current clearance updated within the last 60 months. The files for staff person #4, #6, and #7 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and require a current NSOR verification certificate. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 completed the following required pre-service training on 7-23-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the bathroom in room #4, the exit door to the hallway was obstructed by a cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 lacked 2 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training. The file for staff person #3 lacked 4.5 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training. The file for staff person #5 lacked 2 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #4 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The files for staff person #1 and #2 had a health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd Hepatitis B and 1st and 2nd Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“In room #1 with 2 young toddlers that were walking and able to wash their hands, the sink near the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the children after diapering to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training (part of the Health and Safety Training topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that were dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 had a disclosure statement that was dated after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #5 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of a current emergency drill conducted within the last year was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #7 had an FBI clearance with a record that lacked the required disposition.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #6 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #2 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility. The file for staff person #8 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In room #1, there were Diazepam and Children's Motrin medications for child #7 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medications.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for child #1, a 17 month old, and child #6, a 17 month old, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th Pneumococcal vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The files for child #2, a 6 month old, and child #3, a 6 month old, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, & Polio vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #4, a 9 month old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant room, there were two children observed sleeping in pack 'n plays that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In room #4 with 2 year olds present in the room, there was a playhouse with a crack in the plastic on the base of the doorframe that had sharp edges and pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“There was a portable space heater observed in the staff bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the bathroom in room #3, the door opening to the infant room next door was blocked by a crib in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In room #3, a handwashing sign was not posted at the left toilet in the bathroom and the diaper changing table in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In room #3, there was damaged plaster with a hole in the wall behind the door. In room #1, there was peeling paint in one area on the cabinet below the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the outdoor play space, there were cracks in the cement in multiple areas that were a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the hallway on the right wall near room #3, there was an electrical outlet that was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger that lacked an outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 completed mandated reporter training on 1-27-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) Staff person #5 had mandated reporter trainings dated 6-25-18 and 7-23-23 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 had a disclosure statement that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #5 had state police clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 completed the following required pre-service training on 1-16-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #4 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-24-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #7 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-3-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #9 completed the following required pre-service training on 3-10-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings. The file for staff person #2 had emergency plan training that was dated after initial employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files for child #3 and #4 had the original agreement in the file. According to staff, the parent of each enrolled child did not receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
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Dec 18, 2023Complaint investigation10 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10-22-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 7-11-23 to 8-11-23, 8-11-23 to 9-11-23, and 10-9-23 to 11-9-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“There were multiple cases of children with RSV at the facility in December 2023. A facility person did not report the cases of RSV to the Department of Health.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training, Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 12-18-23, staff person #2, an aide, and staff person #3, an aide, were observed in the older 1 year old room, each supervising a group of 5 young toddlers, and were not supervised by a staff person qualifying at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time
“In room 4, measured as child care space, there were 2 staff persons with 10 older toddlers using the space as child care space. In a partitioned section of the room, there were 2 staff with 4 young toddlers using the partitioned space as gross motor play space in the same room that is measured as child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 9-7-23 to 11-7-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“There were multiple cases of children with RSV at the facility in December 2023. Parents of children enrolled at the facility were not informed of the RSV cases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“A child with symptoms of a communicable disease, RSV, returned to the facility without the operator receiving notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
Dec 18, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10-22-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 7-11-23 to 8-11-23, 8-11-23 to 9-11-23, and 10-9-23 to 11-9-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“There were multiple cases of children with RSV at the facility in December 2023. A facility person did not report the cases of RSV to the Department of Health.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training, Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 12-18-23, staff person #2, an aide, and staff person #3, an aide, were observed in the older 1 year old room, each supervising a group of 5 young toddlers, and were not supervised by a staff person qualifying at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time
“In room 4, measured as child care space, there were 2 staff persons with 10 older toddlers using the space as child care space. In a partitioned section of the room, there were 2 staff with 4 young toddlers using the partitioned space as gross motor play space in the same room that is measured as child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 9-7-23 to 11-7-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“There were multiple cases of children with RSV at the facility in December 2023. Parents of children enrolled at the facility were not informed of the RSV cases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“A child with symptoms of a communicable disease, RSV, returned to the facility without the operator receiving notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
Mar 29, 2023Inspection24 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The names of the facility persons who participated in the fire drill were not listed on the fire drill log for multiple fire drills within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 5-17-22 to 7-20-22, 9-16-22 to 12-16-22, and 12-16-22 to 2-21-23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #11 had a health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #11 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The file for staff person #17 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having any communicable diseases without an explanation of the results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.151(c)(2)(ii) Mantoux TB/Record include X-ray results and evaluation
“The file for staff person #18 had the results of a chest x-ray and lacked verification of a positive tuberculin skin test or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The file for staff person #12 had a health assessment that lacked a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for staff person #2, #5, #7, #9, and #21 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for child #1, a 3 year old, child #3, a 2 year old, child #4, a 4 year old, and child #5, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #2, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 2nd dose of the Hepatitis A vaccination by age 23 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The files for child #4 and #6 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant room during naptime, there was a 1 year old that was observed sleeping in a pack 'n play that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #13, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 1-18-17 and 3-10-22 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #4 had mandated reporter trainings dated 6-12-17 and 7-26-22 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #14 lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks or application for the registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. The file for staff person #15 lacked a child abuse clearance and the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks or application for the registry checks at their start date and requires a current child abuse clearance and out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. The file for staff person #17 had an FBI clearance with a rap sheet that lacked the required disposition and lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks or application for the registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. The file for staff person #1 had a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 10-10-22 and did not obtain a DHS FBI clearance until 2-22-23, which was after their start date. The files for staff person #2 and #16 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #12 had an FBI clearance dated 3-22-22 that was after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #19, #20, #21, and #22 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person #18 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #3, #4, #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Approved Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #16 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff person #3, #4, #12, and #21 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #6 and #22 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 and #22 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan lacked requirements for continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #2 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 4-5-22 that was after the February 2022 expiration of the prior training. The file for staff person #16 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 3-7-23 that was after the February 2023 expiration of the prior training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
Mar 11, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #2 and #7, each employed in child care positions for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of pediatric CPR/first-aid.”
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #7, who has been employed in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Although the file for Staff #6 contained current documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training, the previously completed training was dated more than 60 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An unused, unprotected electrical outlet was observed in an area in the Preschool Room that is accessible to children in care under the age of six.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A closet located in the main hallway was observed to have a locking mechanism that was not functioning. Toxic cleaning materials were observed inside of the closet in areas accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Sharply edged pieces of metal trim were observed along the base of a room divider and at the base of a rear egress door in the Preschool Room. Both noted areas of concern were in areas accessible to children in care and presented the potential to cause laceration injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Preschool Room and Older Toddler Rooms respectively, in areas accessible to children in care, an approximately 6" in diameter plastic storage bucket and an approximately 12" in diameter plastic storage basket were observed to have cracked edges that created the potential for laceration and/or puncture injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A thermometer was not present in the refrigerator located in the Infant Room, which is used to store infant bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses of three persons listed as to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses of three authorized persons to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Although the file for Staff #6 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed health assessment was administered more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained health assessments that did not include the attestation of an accepted medical professional that each staff is suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #2 contained only one of the required two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained incomplete PA State Police and FBI Criminal History Clearances. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of an FBI Criminal History Clearance that is not accepted by our department. Staff #3 cannot work at the facility until an acceptable FBI clearance is obtained. Although the file for Staff #6 contained a current PA DHS Child Abuse Clearance, the previously completed clearances were processed more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
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Questions about Dream Builders Child Care
Is Dream Builders Child Care licensed?
Yes. Dream Builders Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dream Builders Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dream Builders Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 70 rules across 12 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 70 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 Dream Builders Child Care care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Dream Builders Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dream Builders Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dream Builders Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 979-4420 to ask.
What is Dream Builders Child Care's phone number?
(724) 979-4420.
Where is Dream Builders Child Care?
210 Snyder Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148. The nearest other daycare we list is Dream Builders Child Care, 0.1 miles away.