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In God's Hands

185 Beach St, Blanchard, PA 168265.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days

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About In God's Hands

In God's Hands is a child care center in Blanchard, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

In God's Hands has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for In God's Hands

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
33 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252434
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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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  1. Feb 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “staff #2 had a child abuse clearance dated 1/11/21 and updated 1/27/26, FBI clearance dated 1/14/21 and updated 1/28/26, NSOR clearance dated 1/13/21 and updated 1/28/26, and Mandated Reporter training dated 1/12/21 and updated 1/26/26, all of which were updated after 60 months had passed. All clearances are updated and on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 4/23/25, which was completed after initial employment. Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 12/4/24 and updated 1/28/26, which is greater than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff number 1 had Pediatric CPR/First Aide dated 8/14/24, which was not completed within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan parent letter did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #3 did not have a complete state police clearance. Document on file was the receipt for completing the clearance but the results of the clearance were not on file. Staff #3 may not work in a child care position until results of the clearance are obtained and on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #4 did not have verification of experience documented on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

  3. Feb 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Files for Staff #1, #5, #6, #7, #9 contained evidence of current CPR/First Aid certification, but dates of certification are not compliant with date of hire or required update. Corrected at time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Files for Staff #4 did not contain evidence of a current health assessment, the last expired 01/27/2023. File for Staff #7 contained evidence of a current health assessment but was observed to be obtained past the expiration of the prior on file. 12/03/2021, 01/24/2024. (Corrected at time of inspection.) File for Staff #3 contained evidence of a current health assessment but was observed to be obtained past the expiration of the prior on file. 01/15/2020, 02/06/2023. (Corrected at time of inspection.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “File for Staff #2 contained evidence of a current state police clearance but was dated 7 months past time of hire. (Corrected at time of inspection.) Files for staff #5 contained a current FBI clearance but was obtained under Department of Education. File for Staff #8 contained evidence of submission of NSOR but no result.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At time of inspection, documentation of annual Emergency Drill could not be located.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

  4. Feb 21, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff files were reviewed, staff #6 did not have a current health assessment in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “Staff files were reviewed, staff #5 had a health assessment and TB test on file that were more than 12 months old on date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Children's files were reviewed, child #1 and #2 did not have an influenza immunization and did not have a parental statement of exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of facility person #2,  hired 09/07/2022 does not contain completed NSOR clearance  required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of facility person #3,  hired 08/22/2022, does not contain completed NSOR clearance  required under the CPSL”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of facility person # 1, hired 10/11/22, does not contain completed DHS FBI fingerprint information, or NSOR clearance and does not contain a request for FBI fingerprint clearance required for hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff files were reviewed, staff members #7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 did not complete annual fire-safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of facility person #4, hired 04/07/22 does not contain completed Department of Human Services, FBI fingerprint information, or a request for a Department of Human Services FBI fingerprint clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

  5. Feb 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “The operator sis not test the fire system every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed siding located on the outside of the building within the outdoor play space to be cracked with sharp edges present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “Observed a prescription present, (Epi-Pen), not to have the prescription label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about In God's Hands

Is In God's Hands licensed?

Yes. In God's Hands is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was In God's Hands last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has In God's Hands had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 In God's Hands care for?

33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does In God's Hands accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are In God's Hands' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does In God's Hands cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 962-0025 to ask.

What is In God's Hands' phone number?

(570) 962-0025.

Where is In God's Hands?

185 Beach St, Blanchard, PA 16826. The nearest other daycare we list is Liberty Curtin Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).