York Day Nursery
450 E Philadelphia St, York, PA
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Elena Oteros Family Daycare is a home daycare in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 11:00 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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
Elena Oteros Family Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 12, 2025: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
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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3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #1 and child #2 emergency contact information does not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1, child #4, and child #5 do not have an updated signed and dated emergency contact in the past 6 months. Child #2 and child #3 do not have a signed and dated emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“Child #1 does not have a health assessment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Child #1 and child #2 record's do not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 1.13.25-2.21.25 (39 days) 2.21.25-3.25.25 (32 days) 3.25.25-4.28.25 (34 days) 6.12.25-7.22.25 (40 days)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“During the time of inspection, the facility did not have a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #2 does not have the enrolling parents' home address on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #2 and child #4 do not have release persons listed on their fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child #1 did not have a child service report on file at the facility. Child #4 has a child service report on file dated 9.27.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“Child #3 does not have a copy of their immunization record on file at the facility. Child #3 may not be at the facility until immunizations are on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1 and child #2 record's do not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1, child #4, and child #5 do not have an updated signed and dated financial agreement in the past 6 months. Child #2 and child #3 do not have a signed and dated financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Child #1 and child #2 records do not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #2 emergency contact information does not include health insurance coverage or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Documentation that addressed recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, abuse head trauma, strategies for coping, and the prevention of child maltreatment was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation was not available to show that Facility person #1 and #2 completed annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child #1 and #2 did not have completed child service reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1 did not have health insurance coverage or health insurance policy number on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1 and #2 did not update their emergency contact or their 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: Sep 27, 2024
3290.192(2) Health assessment, TB test
“Facility person #1 and #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file. Last health assessment for facility person #1 was dated 12.14.21. Last health assessment for facility person #2 was dated 12.3.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 10.9.23-11.29.23 (51 days) 1.26.24-2.28.24 (33 days) 4.26.24-5.27.24 (31 days) 5.27.24-6.28.24 (32 days) 6.28.24-7.31.24 (33 days) 8.9.24-9.17.24 (39 days)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Documentation was not at the facility of the emergency drills being conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Child #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file. Last health assessment was dated 3.13.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 did not include a signed and dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator could not provide proof that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/23/23, 7/24/23, 8/25/23, and 9/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff #2 did not obtain the required 12 clock hours of annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics 3290.31 (g) (1-10) including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
3290.131(e)(2)(i) Religious belief/strong personal objection
“The file for child #3 does not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3290.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3290.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3290.192(2) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #3 does not include a written report of initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #1 did not complete the mandated reporter training within the required 60 months timeframe. The current mandated reporter training is dated 10/10/23 and the previously documented mandated reporter training on file was dated 1/10/18. File for staff person #3 does not include a State Police clearance and NSOR certificate. File for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 10/10/23 and the previous was dated 2/7/18. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 10/12/23 and the previous was dated 1/18/18. File for staff person #2 included a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 10/10/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 10/12/23 and the previous was dated 5/4/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact forms for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 do not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact forms for child #1, #3, and #4 do not include 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: Nov 10, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact forms for child #1, #3, and #4 do not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed that a preschool child was sent to the bathroom and was not supervised by a staff person member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that children's rest equipment was not properly labeled for individual use for each specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.105(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed during rest time that rest equipment was not spaced at least 2 feet on three sides from other rest equipment/children while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.192(2) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #2's health assessment did not include the date that the TB test was read/confirmed as negative.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3290.191 Individual Records
“Each staff member did not have an individual record on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for walking excursions for children #1, #3, & #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for minor first-aid procedures for children #1, #2, #3, & #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.163(a)(4) Grain
“It was observed that children were not provided a grain with their meal. (corrected on site- Provider served whole grain bread with the meal.)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms, and financial agreements have not been updated by the parents within a 6-month time period for children #1, #2, #3, and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #5 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for children #1, #2, #3, & #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2, & #5 do not include home and/or work addresses and telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Individual files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5 included the original Agreement forms in files. Copies of the initial agreements for children #1-5 and subsequent written agreements between the parents and the operator were not contained in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.73(b) Inaccessible to children
“It was observed in the hallway area the travel bag that contained a first-aid kit was accessible to children. (Corrected on site-Provider placed the bag on a hook inaccessible to children.)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the bathroom accessible to children, it was observed that a first aid kit containing Benadryl and Neosporin was on the second shelf of the changing table. It was also observed a Glade Plug-in, Hand Sanitizer, and Listerine mouthwash were accessible to children on the bathroom sink. On the dining room table, it was observed a bottle of Hand Sanitizer and Lysol spray were accessible to children. (Corrected on site- provider removed all toxins and placed out of reach of children.) It was also observed in the kitchen, a safety latch under the kitchen sink was faulty resulting in accessibility of cleaning product to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“Annual planned emergency plan training is not conducted and documented for Staff persons #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations planning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement forms for Children #1, #3, and #4 did not specify arrival and/or departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement forms for children #1, #3, & #4 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement forms for children #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the bathroom, plastic grocery bags were accessible to children under the age of three. (corrected on site- Provider removed the bags and placed them out of the reach of children.)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff #1 and#2 did not obtain the required 12 clock hours of annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Annual emergency drills have not been conducted and are not documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation on file, in writing that the emergency plan was reviewed annually by operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“A toddler's hands were not washed after having his/her diaper changed. It was also observed that children did not wash their hands prior to mealtime (lunch).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3290.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered
“It was observed in the bathroom that children are provided individual hand towels that are not individually labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed near the diaper changing area that disposable diapers are not being disposed of into a hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“Operator does not indicate the names of facility persons that participated in the fire drills on the fire safety log. Operated only indicated the number of staff involved in the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuations routes are not posted on the second and third floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The fire drill log had the same hypothetical location documented for each consecutive fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“It was observed that the front door exit of the facility was obstructed by a pack-n-play.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the children's play area, chipping plaster and paint on the wall at the stairway behind a child-sized sofa.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Children #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5 files do not have updated and completed health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator could not provide proof that the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“It was observed in the bathroom, used by children, a bucket with approximately one inch of standing water was accessible to children. (corrected on site-provider discarded water from bucket).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Elena Oteros Family Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 12, 2025, with 14 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 814-7241 to ask.
(717) 814-7241.
York, PA 17401. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.