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Harkins family daycare
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About Harkins family daycare
Harkins family daycare is a home daycare in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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 35 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
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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
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State record
Inspection reports for Harkins family daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00248970
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 6
- Transportation 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Nov 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The fire alarm testing log contains the following dates 5/12/25-6/12/25 and 7/12/25-8/12/25 which is more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3290.118 Infant sleep position
“At approximately 10am it was observed that an infant was sleeping in a swing which is not the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10am it was observed that an infant was in a swing sleeping alone in the living room while the staff member was in the back room with an older toddler and a preschool age child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #1's file did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person/facility person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/16/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the living room on the stand under the tv was hand sanitizer that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“At approximately 11:15am staff #1 was observed changing a child's diaper on a blanket which could not be cleaned after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3290.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“The files for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for child #1 and 5 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“In a drawer that was not locked next to the stove were sharp knives accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2024
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The files for child #1, 2, and 5 did not contain the information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and child with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“The two most recent dates documented for Staff #1's emergency plan training are 1/8/23 and 10/22/24 which is more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2024
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the living room next to the couch was a pink power strip that was missing protective outlet covers accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“The bathroom cabinet under the sink was not locked and contain toxics accessible to children. In the bathroom next to the sink was a plug in Febreze air freshener that stated "keep out of reach on children" accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.72 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephones in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The facility's first aid kit was missing band aids and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.74(a) Requirements
“The wooden outside fence was splintered in multiple places accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2024
3290.176 Transportation First Aid Kit
“A first aid kit was not present in the vehicle when transporting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3290.24(e) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3290.173(c) Manufacturer's instructions used
“Manufacturer's instructions for use of safety restraints were not present in the vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“The immunization record on file for Child #4, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, 0 of 1 MMR vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, and 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.181(c) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are date 10/19/23 and 11/13/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.181(c) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #4's, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), current health assessment is dated 11/8/23 which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #2's initial health assessment was dated 10/19/23 which is more than 60 days after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #4's initial health assessment is dated 11/8/23 which is more than 60 days after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.124(c) Excursions
“Emergency contact information specific to each child was not present in the vehicle when transporting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The two most recent dates documented for reviewing the emergency plan are 1/8/23 and 10/22/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 2/1/24-3/3/24, 5/1/24-6/2/24, and 8/30/24-9/30/24 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
Nov 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were no protective receptacle covers in the three (3) electrical outlets, on the surge protector on the right wall, which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The Emergency Plan did not contain information pertaining to Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3290.131(c) Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP.
“The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the signature of a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, the title, or a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The Emergency Contact form and Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of parental review/update in a 6-month period. The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not contain documentation of parental review/update in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
Nov 9, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Based on a conversation with the operator, information was not provided to the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The Emergency Plan did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The Health Reports, in the file for Child #2 and Child #3, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Based on a conversation with the operator, a Shaken Baby Policy was not developed or implemented.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.74(a) Requirements
“Six wooden, vertical fence slats, and three horizonal fence slats, with protruding screws and nails, in the back play area, were broken/splintered, which created a cutting/scraping hazard for children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“A Cane Corso dog had a rabies vaccine which expired in October of 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Th Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for Staff #1, did not contain 12 clock hours of childcare training, as only 8 clock hours were in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3290.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“As observed by two (2) certification representatives, Staff #1 permitted Individual #2, who was charged with physical violence and a felony, and pled guilty, to be present in the facility during the hours of operation. Based on the Provider Survey, this Child Care is open 24/7, which was submitted by Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
Jun 7, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A protective receptacle cover was missing from the top outlet, on the blue wall, in the living room, and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Biofreeze, Water Clarifier/Tetra, Glofish Water Conditioner, and Quick Start Aquarium Cycle were located on a stand to the right of the fish aquarium, all of which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," and were accessible to children in care. Two (2) spray bottles of toxic cleaner were located outside on the deck floor, and were accessible to children in care. One (1) bottle of lighter fluid was located outside on a porch table, near the grill, and was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3290.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The outdoor play area contained an embedded swing/slide structure with wood mulch in some areas. The require 9" of mulch was not present under the embedded structure as a playground protective surface covering, as much of the dirt/mud was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3290.123(a)/3290.182(8) Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“There were no Agreements for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“There were no Health Assessments for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3290.181(a) Each child
“There were no files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the Fire Drill Log, and confirmed by the operator, a fire drill had not been conducted since 12.9.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted on the second story or basement levels of the house.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“According to the Fire Detection System Testing Log, the system had not been tested since 12.9.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“As confirmed by the operator, no emergency drill has ever been conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3290.124(a)/3290.182(3) Each child emergency contact person/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“There were no Emergency Contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
Nov 3, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Some of the documented fire drills exceeded more than 60 days between drills: 7/1/21-9/2/21 and 9/2/21 - 11/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Some of the fire system checks documented in the fire drill log exceeded 30 days between checks: 7/10/21-8/10/21, 8/10/21-9/11/21, 9/11/21-10/12/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“The facility's Emergency Plan did not include lockdown procedures or accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 90 days after the child's enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The hypothetical location for was the same for each documented fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Harkins family daycare
Is Harkins family daycare licensed?
Yes. Harkins family daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Harkins family daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Harkins family daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Harkins family daycare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Harkins family daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Harkins family daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 737-9780 to confirm.
How much does Harkins family daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 737-9780 to ask.
What is Harkins family daycare's phone number?
(814) 737-9780.
Where is Harkins family daycare?
Erie, PA 16503. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.