Our Lil Blessings Daycare
625 Maurus St Ste A, Saint Marys, PA
3.7· 3 reviews
Elcam
- licensed capacity
- 79
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Elcam
Elcam is a child care center in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years old
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Highly qualified, long term staff who are training annually in CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety and Professional Development |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: More focus is placed on physical capability and responsibility through language development and potty training (Older Toddler program) |
| Safety | Key fob security system, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Elcam has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Elcam
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 79 children
- License number
- #CER-00253707
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on the interview with staff, the allegation that when preschool children are in the back playground staff sit at the facility and do not properly supervise children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file of child #32 lacked an initial health assessment no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Based on the emergency drill log, drills were not conducted annually due to the fact the last document emergency drill was held 2/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a daily schedule posted in the gross motor space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“Observed a stove in a kitchen accessible to children in the gross motor space adjacent to the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the preschool space, 2 broken rectangle Magnitiles. Observed in the toddler space, a damaged plastic wicker basket housing toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed in the ladies' restroom in the infant space, the last stall lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files of staff #1 and #2 had NSOR clearances dated after their first day in care with children (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the toddler space over the counter cough medication not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.133(1) Original container
“Observed in the infant room prescription medication for child #1 not in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
Mar 5, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed in the toddler space the cabinet under the changing table was not locked and there were 5 various brands of diaper cream all labeled, "keep out of the reach of children." The cabinet was accessible to the children present in the childcare space. Observed in the girls' restroom near the gross motor space, Aquaphor lotion labeled for child #4 accessible to children due to the fact it was stored in top, opening space of the diaper changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed 4 broken Magna tiles in the preschool space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was not a handwashing sign posted at the toilet in the last stall of the girls' and boys' restrooms located near the gross motor room and the restroom located near the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed in the infant room, a bottle not labeled which belonged to child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“There was not a medication log for infants' Tylenol labeled for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed an epi pen not labeled for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
Mar 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the first aid kit in the gym a tube of Neosporin lacking the name of the individual for whom it was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathrooms in the gym lacked handwashing signs by the 2 urinals and by the diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #4 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/ pediatric CPR conducted by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #4 contains Health & Safety training completed greater than 90 days after their hire date. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 contain current written evaluations that were completed greater than 12 months after the previous evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 9/21/2023 while left unsupervised in a utility closet, child #2 had access to various toxic cleaning supplies that were stored in the utility closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to staff interviews, on 8/31/2023 staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not know that child #1 was locked in the playground storage shed until the children were called to line up to go inside. As there were no Staff in the storage shed ratio was not maintained. According to staff interviews, on 9/21/2023 staff person #1 left child #2 alone in the utility closet while staff #1 went to obtain a towel. As there were no Staff in the utility closet ratio was not maintained.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff interviews, on 8/31/2023 staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not know that child #1 was locked in the playground storage shed until the children were called to line up to go inside. Staff #1, #2 and #3 were not able to supervise Child #1 as they were not able to see, hear, direct and assess the child while locked in the storage shed. According to staff interviews, on 9/21/2023 staff person #1 left child #2 alone in the utility closet while staff #1 went to obtain a towel. Staff #1 was not able to supervise child #2 as they could not see, hear, direct or assess the child while alone in the utility closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to staff interviews, on 8/31/2023 staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not know that child #1 was locked in the playground storage shed until the children were called to line up to go inside. Staff #1, #2 and #3 were not able to supervise Child #1 as they were not able to see, hear, direct and assess the child while locked in the storage shed. According to staff interviews, on 9/21/2023 staff person #1 left child #2 alone in the utility closet while staff #1 went to obtain a towel. Staff #1 was not able to supervise child #2 as they could not see, hear, direct or assess the child while alone in the utility closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
Mar 27, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 contains no hours of child care training completed during the previous year. The file for staff person #7 contains only 1 hour of child care training completed during the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #3, #8 and #11 contain current health assessments that were completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep
“Observed in the infant room that the sink used for handwashing after diapering is also used for preparing infant's bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There was not an emergency medical transportation posting in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“Observed an infant in the infant room to be sleeping in a crib with a blankie that had an attached stuffed Minnie Mouse head.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the gym lacks tweezers. The first aid kit in the school age room lacks scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at the sinks in the two restrooms in the gym exceeded 110 degrees. The children use the sinks to wash hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #5 contains current mandated reporter training competed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #10, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement lacking a witness signature. The file for staff person #11, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a criminal history status check however is lacking the valid criminal history clearance prior to start date. The file is also lacking verification of request for the NSOR prior to start date. The file now contains completed clearances. The file for staff person #12 is lacking documentation of request for the NSOR verification prior to start date. The file does contain the completed verification letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff persons #1-#8 contain verification of completion of the Health and Safety update completed after the required date of 12/30/2022. The trainings are now current. The file for staff person #9 is lacking documentation of completion of the health and safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff persons #6 and #7 contain current emergency plan training completed greater than 12 months after the previous training. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
Mar 21, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed in the toddler outdoor play area, small rubber particles with a diameter of less than 1 inch, all over parts of the poured protective surface and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the large play yard swings with damaged and peeling covers and the bottom of the slide was damaged and had rough edges. Observed in the indoor gross motor area a see saw with torn fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #3, 5, and 6 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact information for child #3 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Observed there were no medication logs for medications stored and administered in the older toddler, young toddler, and infant areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed child file #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of MMR and Varicella vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Observed there was no emergency contact information available for children receiving care when they were outside in the toddler play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Observed staff file #2 and #5 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“Observed staff file #2 and 4 contained documentation of the health and safety training which was completed more than 90 days after the date of hire. Observed staff file #7 did not contain documentation of health and safety training for child care centers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed staff file #2 contained documentation of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation which was dated more than 90 days after hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #1 contained updated criminal background, child abuse, FBI fingerprint clearances and the CPSL required mandated reporter training which were all completed more than 60 months after the date of the previous valid clearance or training. Observed staff file #4 contained a child abuse clearance which was dated after their first day working in a child care position and the file did not contain child abuse clearance request form. Observed staff file #5 contained an FBI fingerprint clearance which was dated after their first day working in a child care position and the file did not contain a fingerprint submitted receipt.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed multiple spots of peeling/damaged paint on the lower portion of the metal siding in the toddler play area. Observed peeling/damaged paint by the exit door and the bar in the indoor gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a detached screw by the entrance door in the outdoor toddler play area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Observed staff file #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Elcam
Is Elcam licensed?
Yes. Elcam is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Elcam last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elcam had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Elcam care for?
79, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Elcam accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Elcam's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Elcam cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 781-7101 to ask.
What is Elcam's phone number?
(814) 781-7101.
Where is Elcam?
189 West Creek Rd, Saint Marys, PA 15857. The nearest other daycare we list is Our Lil Blessings Daycare, 2.2 miles away.