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Franklin Area Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 261
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Franklin Area Child Development Center
Franklin Area Child Development Center is a child care center in Franklin, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 261 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 261 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 261 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Franklin Area Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Franklin Area Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 261 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250693
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“At the pool on 7-27-26 with children observed in the picnic table area, there were 4 backpacks observed on tables that were unlocked and contained a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“Mouse droppings were observed under the sink in room 101.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The door to the laundry room was unlocked and contained laundry detergent, wipes labeled keep out of reach of children in unlocked cabinets and plastic shopping bags in an unlocked drawer. Plastic bags and baby wipes are choking hazards that were accessible to children under 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“There was not health report for child #5. Operator was informed child cannot return for care without a complete and up to date health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The records for fire detection device testing indicate a period from 7/16/2025 to 08/21/2025, a period greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“For child #4, the most recent dated signature indicating a parent has reviewed the emergency contact information and the financial agreement was on 04/23/2025, a period greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most recent health report for child #2 observed was dated 01/07/2025, a period greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for child #6 did not include the name, address of an individual to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for child #1 and child #5 did not include a health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for children #3 and #5 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The services to be provided to the family and the child did not include the wraparound services provided to child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no group schedule posted in the gymnasium.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Torn boxes and small pieces of tissue paper were observed on the floor and accessible to children who are still placing items in their mouths in room 103. Colorations paint labeled for children ages 4and up due to the lid being a choking hazard was in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink in room 110 and was accessible to children under 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The number and location of handwashing signs was observed to be insufficient in rooms ,101, 102, 109, 110, and 111.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint and crumbling plaster was observed in room 103 on the bottom outside corner of the wall by the sinks and toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in room 109 was missing scissor. The first aid kit in room 106 was missing gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“There were no emergency phone numbers posted in room 103.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed a bottle of soapy water in the Goldfish and Clownfish rooms which did not specify the contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There were more than 60 months between Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearances on file for staff #2. This is evidenced by Child Abuse clearances on file dated 7/28/19 and 8/3/24 and DHS FBI clearances on file dated 7/13/19 and 7/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for children #2 and 3 lacked a health report within 60 days of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by child #2's health report dated 12/12/24 and child #3's health report dated 11/21/24. SEE IS CODE SHEET.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for facility person #1, lacks emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff file #2 lacked 3.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 9/2023 - 9/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The most current health assessment on file for facility person #1 lacks a statement from the provider that they are free from communicable disease and suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There were more than 24 months between health assessments on file for staff #3. This is evidenced by health assessment dates on file of 1/28/22 and 8/13/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Clownfish room, observed a green and blue rug which was fraying on 2 ends. In the Angelfish room, observed that the carpet was fraying by the TV and the front door. In the Gym, observed that the carpet was fraying in multiple areas of the room. In the Clownfish room, observed that the lower bottom of the outside of the refrigerator was rusted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the Goldfish room, observed that two of the sinks in the room lacked handwashing signs. In the Stingray room, observed that one sink lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The most current health report on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“The Goldfish room lacked a daily activity schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Clownfish room, observed that the cream-colored bench cover was ripped.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator of the Dolphin room was not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the Dolphin room lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“The operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours after a child received emergency room treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Rainbowfish classroom a blue child sized couch was observed to have a tear in the main cushion with exposed foam accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Rainbowfish classroom a blue child sized couch was observed to have a tear in the main cushion.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the Clownfish classroom in the left restroom a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet. In the Dolphins classroom in the left restroom a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 12/13/18 and 12/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed one year from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 4/20/22 and 5/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed. There were 31 days between 1/2/23 and 2/2/23 and 31 days between 5/23/23 and 6/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
- Jul 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 lacked an updated health report in the last 12 months. The most recent child health report in the file was dated 4/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 1/31/21 and 2/2/22. The file for staff person #2 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 9/23/21 and 9/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the gym in the restroom to the left, the stall on the left was missing a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the dolphin room a broken toy magnet tile was observed in a toy bin causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #1 lacked the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
Sep 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“It was verified that an incident occurred that required a child in care at the facility to receive emergency room treatment on 9/8/22 and a written report to the appropriate regional office was not received until 9/14/22, which was more than 72 hours after the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“It was verified that an incident occurred that required a child in care at the facility to receive emergency room treatment on 9/8/22 and the appropriate regional office was not notified until 9/14/22, which was more than 24 hours after the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
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- Aug 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the Butterfly Fish room (11) and the Rainbow fish (4) room, observed a bottle of liquid which did not specify the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Dolphin Room (7), observed an area of peeling paint near the trash can by the left wall. In the Stingray Room (5), observed that the 2 decks which are on the outside of each of the exits, contained peeling paint on most of the areas of each deck.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Stingray Room (5), observed a plastic, pink toy bin which was cracked on one side.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 lacked verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: 1/2/19 and then 7/9/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility, which has an interconnected fire detection system, lacked proof of purchase on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 lacked verification of 4.5 of the 12 required annual hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for staff #5, which expired 8/7/21 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. There is now current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file and dated 10/7/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“There was more than one year between the previous and current staff evaluations on file for staff #3 and 4. Dates are as follows: Staff #3 - 10/29/20 and 11/27/21. Staff #4 - 8/30/20 and 9/21/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Eel Room (8), observed a square area of the flooring which was starting to come loose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Franklin Area Child Development Center
Is Franklin Area Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Franklin Area Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Franklin Area Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Franklin Area Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Franklin Area Child Development Center care for?
261, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Franklin Area Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Franklin Area Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Franklin Area Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 437-9293 to ask.
What is Franklin Area Child Development Center's phone number?
(814) 437-9293.
Where is Franklin Area Child Development Center?
614 11th St, Franklin, PA 16323. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.