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Elma Canales
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Elma Canales
Elma Canales is a home daycare in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10 PM
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Elma Canales has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Elma Canales
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00256183
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following smoke alarm test dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 12.6.25/01.06.26 [32d].”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
May 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #1 is missing written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #2 is missing the address for the release persons on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
May 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play set was cracked with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for facility person #1 was not updated after 24 months of their prior health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number on their emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
May 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3290.74(a) Requirements
“Trash to include plastic cups, food wrappers and plastic lids were found in the outdoor play area. Trash was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Smoke Detectors were documented as tested monthly instead of every 30 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3290.73(c) Has all items
“First-aid kit did not have a bottle of soap included in the bag. Corrected on site”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff #1's file did not have record of the 1 hour update to the Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A screw was found on the canoe in the outside play area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
May 3, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for children #3 and #4 does not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2022
3290.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The agreements of children #1 through #5 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Child #2 and #4's agreements do not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #5's emergency contact information does not include the health insurance and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not contain lock-down emergency procedures and accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“An annual emergency drill was not conducted and documented in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan does not include lock-down emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3290.73(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the first-aid kit did not contain gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed, In the kitchen drawer, under the microwave, that there were four prescription medication bottles, containing medication, accessible to children (corrected during inspection). In the medicine cabinet above the bathroom sink, the following toxins were accessible to children: Calamine lotion, burn spray, eye medication, and acne wash.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3290.113(g) Supervision of children
“The provider is providing services for a period of more than 16 hours in a 24-hour time period (5 am-11 pm).”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility (not on 2nd floor).”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The hypothetical locations of the fire were the same for 3 consecutive documented fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 and Household members #2 and #3's Disclosure Statements were not signed by witnesses. Staff person #1's Mandated Reporter training certificate expired on 9/6/21. Staff person #1 is unable to work unsupervised with children until the Mandated Reporter training is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #1 has no documentation of conducting emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3290.18/3290.74(a) General Health and Safety/Requirements
“It was observed that the latch on the on the half-door, which makes the kitchen inaccessible to children, was not functioning. Children had access to the kitchen while a liquid was heating in a pot on the gas stove burner.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Child #1's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number. Child #4's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files of children #1 through #5 contained the original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Elma Canales
Is Elma Canales licensed?
Yes. Elma Canales is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Elma Canales last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elma Canales had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Elma Canales care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Elma Canales accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Elma Canales' hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Elma Canales cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 673-3884 to ask.
What is Elma Canales' phone number?
(717) 673-3884.
Where is Elma Canales?
Lebanon, PA 17046. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.