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44 Adams Ave, West Mifflin, PA
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Gail M Hawkins Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 21 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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
Gail M Hawkins Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 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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3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The initial, Health Assessments in the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, were dated and provided more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“There was no documentation of a Shaken Baby Policy. The Emergency Plan did not contain a section for Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“As confirmed by the operator, the parents do not a receive a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent updates to the plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted on either of the levels at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained documentation of NSOR Certificates dated 11.19.20 and 12.4.25, which exceeded the 60-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Documentation showed late Fire System testing was conducted: 5.1.24 to 6.3.24, 7.2.24 to 8.2.24, 8.2.24 to 9.3.24, 11.1.24 to 12.2.24., which were beyond the 30-day testing requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of 12 hours of child care training, as only three (3) hours were documented in the file from 12.19.23 to 12.13.24, and the operator stated that she would not be working until after the holidays.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain 12 hours of child care training during 12 months, as only 9 1/2 hours were documented from 12.19.22 to 12.14.23, and the operator stated that she was done working until after Christmas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.181(b) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Current
“The file for Child #4, a preschool child, did not contain an updated Health Assessment within 12 months of the previous one dated 3.17.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #1, who began attending on 3.21.23, did not contain an initial Health Report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The files for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain written consent, signed by a parent, for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The First-Aid Kit did not contain nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3290.66(a) No smoking areas
“At the facility entrance, where children enter, there were two ashtrays, one of which contained five (5) cigarettes butts, and the operator stated that parents must have placed them there since no one in her household smokes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Four (4) of the seven (7) electrical outlets, on the surge protector in the back room, did not contain protective receptacle covers, and were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain a signed, Disclosure Statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of any vaccinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Contact information for the regional child care office was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator confirmed that the parents were not provided with information on how to access the regulations electronically,”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“As confirmed by the operator, an Emergency Drill has never been conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Household member #2 is dated 1/13/17, more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for Staff person #1 includes 10 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“There was no written documentation of an emergency drill being conducted prior to 12/19/21, as per updates to Chapter 3290 regulations, effective 12/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The 30 day test log for the interconnected smoke detectors indicates tests being completed on 1/15/22-2/15/22; 3/14/22-4/15/22; 7/13/22-8/15/22; 10/12/22-11/15/22”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file indicates fire drills were held on 1/14/22; 4/8/22; 7/1/22; 9/23/22; and 12/16/22, all more than 60 days apart, as required with the 12/19/20 Chapter 3290 regulation updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.166(1) Written statement
“The operator did not have a written feeding plan submitted by the parent, giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant for Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #1 is dated 12/5/20, more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2, who is 3 years old, is dated 11/5/20, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 4 years old, included 2 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines; 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines; 2 of 4 HIB vaccines; and 1 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, a preschool age child, is dated 4/26/21, more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 10/12/21, does not include an initial health assessment, due within 90 days of enrollment, as per Announcement C-20-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.118 Infant sleep position
“Staff person #1 was observed lying a 9 month old infant in the crib on her stomach, rather than on the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation of placing infants on their back.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan has not been reviewed at least once in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1 lacks an updated health assessment. The last health assessment that is on file is dated 11/2019. Current immunizations are on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2022
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for staff #1 lacks 4 of the annual 12 hours of required training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The files for children #2, #3, and #4 lack initial health assessments. Immunization records were obtained and are on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2022
3290.51 Maximum Number of Children
“The operator was caring for 7 children at one time at 10:10am on 12/2/21. There were 4 PS aged children, 2 OTs and 1 YT in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Comply with CPSL/Required training
“The file for staff #1 lacks updated mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days .”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The operator did not have a proof of purchase on file for the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The hypothetical locations of the fire were not rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was not the same for consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator did not conduct fire drills every 60 days. The fire drills were being conducted 4 times per year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Gail M Hawkins Family Child Care Home 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 December 11, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 461-5423 to ask.
(412) 461-5423.
West Mifflin, PA 15122. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.