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Happy Valley Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Happy Valley Daycare
Happy Valley Daycare is a group home daycare in East Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Happy Valley Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00253968
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jan 14, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3280.131(a) Health Information
“The file for child #1, school age, and child #4, preschool, are lacking initial health reports within 60 days of the first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“The water temperature at the bathroom sink where children wash their hands measured 120 ° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a white plastic toy storage bin to be cracked with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #2,4 and 5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1,2,4 and 5 are lacking emergency contact and financial agreements that have been reviewed and updated during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3280.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The file for child #1, school age, contains only an infant health report and is lacking an updated health report conducted at the time when the child entered kindergarten and became school age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3280.134(d) Labeled toothbrush
“Observed 2 unlabeled toothbrushes in a cup in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3280.182(1) Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The files for child #1 and #4 are lacking valid health reports and have been in attendance for greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3280.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information that is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information that is lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 is lacking 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 12/2024 to 12/2025. The file for staff person #2 is lacking 12 hours of child care training during the year 4/2024 to 4/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #3 contains current criminal history, child abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances that were obtained after the previous clearances expired as evidenced by the following clearances on file: criminal history dated 2/27/2020 and 10/10/2025, child abuse dated 3/25/2020 and 10/17/2025, FBI dated 2/16/2020 and 10/14/2025, and NSOR dated 8/14/2020 and 10/15/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed a bin containing sunscreen labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children stored in a cubby accessible to preschoolers in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3280.53(b)/3280.61(c) Counted for capacity /40 square feet wall-to-wall
“At ~ 10:00am on 11/24/2025 it was observed that 17 children, were receiving care at the facility. The measured capacity of the child care space, including related and unrelated children, is a maximum of 16 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3280.51 Maximum Number of Children
“At ~ 10:00am on 11/24/2025 it was observed that 17 children were present in the child care facility and one additional child was observed leaving the facility. Of the 18 children, one child was related to staff person #1 and 2 children were related to staff person #2, leaving 15 unrelated children, ages infant through school age, receiving care at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a child's bounce seat had a cracked plastic toy attached to the activity tray exhibiting a sharp edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Oct 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed on the outdoor playground a cracked child's plastic Adirondack style chair, a blue roofed yellow playhouse with a cracked front window ledge and a yellow scooter with a cracked blue wheel. Observed in the indoor child care space a cracked white stacking toy bin.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire alarm test log identified the most recent alarm test was conducted 1/26/25 which has exceeded 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log identified the most current fire drill was conducted 1/26/2025 which is greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“Observed staff persons #1 and #2 caring for 11 children. Staff person #1 identified 3 children including 1 infant and 2 young toddlers in their supervision group. Staff person #2 identified 8 children including 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 5 preschoolers in their supervision group. When caring for young toddlers the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:5.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3280.31(f) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking PA Health & Safety training completed within 90 days of hire as evidenced by the Health & Safety training on file is dated 1/24/25 (Part 1) and 3/10/25 (Part 2).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of hire as evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file is dated 12/26/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children #2,4 and 5 contain the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“The file for child #5, preschool age, is lacking an immunization record. Child #5 must be removed from care until an immunization record is obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed stored on the countertop beside the kitchenette sink accessible to children, cleaning products with a label stating keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 4/2023 and 4/2024. The file for staff person #2 contains only 10 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 11/2023 and 11/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The provider has not conducted and documented an emergency drill in the past 12 moths.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics 1-9.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for child #1 and child #3 contain emergency contact and financial agreements that have not been reviewed and updated by a parent in the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3280.124(b)(7)/3280.124(f) Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months
“The file for child #4 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking the addresses for the emergency release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #5 who has been in attendance for greater than 60 days is lacking a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
Apr 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as secondary staff person on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR application that was dated prior to the hire date. The NSOR application was dated 1/10/24 and NSOR verification certificate was dated 1/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The wooden fence in the outdoor playspace was observed to have a hole in it where a knot in the wood used to be causing rough edges, sharp corners, and splintering wood.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the outdoor playspace a Lil' Tykes pink slide was observed to have a large crack at the top of the slide creating pinch and crush points. On the outdoor playspace a toy picnic table had a large crack in the top of it creating pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.71 Heat Source
“The hot water in the sink in the restroom measured at 117.8 degrees that is used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“It was observed that the operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining a subsequent update to the plan including the lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included 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: Feb 23, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed there were 31 days between 7/14/23 and 8/14/23, 32 days between 8/14/23 and 9/15/23, 31 days between 9/15/23 and 10/16/23, 32 days between 10/16/23 and 11/17/23, and 46 days between 12/15/23 and 1/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed there were 71 days between 4/5/23 and 6/15/23, 92 days between 6/15/23 and 9/15/23, and 87 days between 9/15/23 and 12/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(iv) HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a secondary staff person on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a dated disclosure statement and proof of fingerprinting and was not removed from the childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #2 lacked an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed that an emergency drill was not conducted in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training and Health & Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #3 lacked an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“An infant was observed sleeping in a pack n play that only had 2 feet of space on one side.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
Apr 4, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outdoor play space a fence post was observed to be missing in the back corner with exposed nails creating a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space a plastic toy bicycle was observed to have a cracked seat with pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“It was observed that the two dogs at the facility lacked a veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #2 lacked an influenza immunization in 2022 according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3280.131(a) Health Information
“The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report that was completed within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The first day of attendance at the facility was 1/9/23 and the child health report in the file is dated 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
Jul 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“3rd citation: Staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse and was observed to be providing care to 3 unrelated children on 7-7-22. On 3-21-22, the legal entity of the facility submitted an acceptable plan of correction that stated that Staff person #1 would not provide care to any unrelated children during the appeal process. Previously cited 2-16-22 and 3-14-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
Mar 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation on file regarding an annual emergency drill during the period from 12/18/2020 to 12/18/2021.”
3280.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Emergency contact information was not present for child #1 and child #2 observed to be in care at the facility.”
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“2ND CITATION: Staff person #1 has been named as perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse and was observed providing child care to 4 unrelated children on 3/14/2022 at 11:30am. . PREVIOSLY CITED 2/16/2022.”
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The operator does not have a log of fire system tests every 30 days and does not have an annual fire system inspection by a fire safety professional. The operator demonstrated that the interconnected fire system is operational.”
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Jan 28, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking a health assessment and TB test.”
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking a health assessment and TB test.”
3280.52(a)(1) Primary staff person present
“On 1/28/2022 at 11:00am staff person #1 was observed alone in the child care facility supervising 1 YT, 3 OT and 4 PS children.”
3280.35(1) HS/GED
“The file for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy supervision and ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking verification of a high school diploma or GED to qualify as a staff person.”
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking 2 written reference letters.”
3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking a health assessment and TB test.”
3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking verification of a high school diploma or GED to qualify as a staff person.”
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“On 1/28/2022 at 11:00am staff person #1 was observed alone in the child care facility supervising 1 YT, 3 OT and 4 PS children.”
Dec 29, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3280.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“According to a staff interview, child #1 was taken by Staff #1 to an unlicensed space in the residence that was not approved for child care.”
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has been named as perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.”
3280.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on interviews and photos it was determined that staff person #1 used physical discipline against Child #1 resulting in pain and injury to the child.”
Dec 29, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3280.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“According to a staff interview, child #1 was taken by Staff #1 to an unlicensed space in the residence that was not approved for child care.”
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has been named as perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.”
3280.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on interviews and photos it was determined that staff person #1 used physical discipline against Child #1 resulting in pain and injury to the child.”
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Valley Daycare
Is Happy Valley Daycare licensed?
Yes. Happy Valley Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Happy Valley Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Valley Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 Happy Valley Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Happy Valley Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Valley Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Valley Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 909-0343 to ask.
What is Happy Valley Daycare's phone number?
(814) 909-0343.
Where is Happy Valley Daycare?
East Springfield, PA 16411. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.