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Ingrid Ortega
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About Ingrid Ortega
Ingrid Ortega is a home daycare in Lancaster, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Home daycare
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- Hours today
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- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
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Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Ingrid Ortega
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00244501
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training presented for inspection (7.16.25), which was online only.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3290.161(c) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Upon inspection of the facility childcare spaces, it was found that the operator had placed packed lunches on the kitchen counter upon child arrival. In two of the lunches, it was found that fresh fruit was present that required refrigeration. Provider immediately corrected this issue during the onsite inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.32(d) Age and training/Age and training
“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training presented for inspection (7.16.25), which was an on-line only course. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Upon inspection of fire safety records, it was found that the following test dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 10.17.25-11.17.25 [31 days]; 12.16.25-1.16.26 [31 days]; 1.16.26-2.16.26 [31 days]; 3.16.26-4.16.26 [31 days] and 5.15.26-6.15.26 [31 days].”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
Aug 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“Child #2 and #3's records did not contain initial health assessments. (See Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that small rocks (less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children in the sunroom (in a vase on floor). Corrected during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“It was observed that there were four toxic plants in the living room and three toxic plants in the sunroom, which were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that a liquid plug-in air freshener was accessible to children in the sunroom. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“Child #1 did not have an updated health assessment within the proper timeframe for this child's age. Most recent health assessment on record was dated 1/25/25. (See Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #1 did not obtain the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The emergency drills on record at the facility exceeded the permitted annual timeframe between drills (6/8/23, 7/9/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days timeframe (10/5/23, 11/16/23), 1/7/24, 2/28/24), (4/4/24, 5/23/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The records of child #1 through #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3290.166(1)/3290.166(4) Written statement/Bottles labeled
“The one infant in care did not have a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule and this infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1's most current health assessment on record (dated 8/3/21) has exceeded the permitted timeframe between health assessments of 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not wash a child's hands after being diapered (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“Child #1's most recent health assessment is dated 1/16/24. A current health assessment was required by July 2024 based upon this child's age. See Code Sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) Within 60 days/Immunization record
“Child #2 and #5's initial health assessments were received later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (8/19/24, 8/12/24 accordingly). Child #2 and #5's records did not contain written verification of immunizations within the first 60 days of attendance (same dates as initial health assessments). See Code Sheet”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information of child #4 and #5 did not include the address of the release person. The emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. The emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in the children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed when the Cert Rep entered the facility, that the operator was caring for 7 unrelated children. (corrected during inspection by one child being picked up by parent).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that a four year old child was sleeping in a Pack N Play which is intended for a maximum age of three years. Two Pack N Plays were not labeled with a child's name (labeling was corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed , in the kitchen drawer closest to the side kitchen window, that small batteries, and thumb tacks were accessible to children (less than one inch diameter).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024
3290.74(a) Requirements
“It was observed that in a kitchen drawer, 3 sharp knives and 3 screwdrivers were accessible to children. The shed in the backyard was accessible and contained an electric saw, and a riding mower.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that there was hand cream (keep out of reach of children) on the bathroom sink (corrected during inspection). In the kitchen drawer, closest to side window, it was observed that there was Neosporin and 2 liquid ant baits accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's State Police and Child Abuse clearances on record were expired (4/18/19, 5/23/29 accordingly). Household member #2's FBI clearance in not accepted. It is not from DHS. It was completed by the US Department of Justice.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3290.106 Refrigerator
“It was observed that there was no operating thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
Aug 2, 2023Inspection22 rules cited
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“There was no documentation of the testing of the fire detection devices at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #3's agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“The fire detection device (smoke detector) in the basement does not meet the current requirements for FCCH facilities. It has a replaceable battery.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3290.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Child #1 through #5's agreements did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of ever sending the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the toddler feeding chair (green and tan) had a tear on the back pad, causing the foam to be exposed. A second feeding chair (gray and white) had a seatbelt that was in need of being washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that there were several areas of peeling paint in the main child care space under the window on the right and on the windowsill (also window on right). On the wall under the window on the far wall (upon entering child care room), there were areas of peeling paint and on the floor molding under this window. On the wall (left side) next to the kitchen gate, there were several areas of peeling paint on the molding, the wall above the molding, and around the vent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2023
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that in plastic drawers, in the child care space, small foam pieces (less than 1 inch diameter), were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. On the shelf in the child care space, there was a Pig game with game pieces (less than 1 inch diameter), accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (both corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that rest equipment (Pack N Play, rest mats) were not labeled with children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreements of their child. Originals are in children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #2's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's home address. Child #3's emergency contact information does not include the enrollment parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The required one hour Health And Safety Update was completed by staff person #1 after the deadline of 12/30/22 (7/19/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The time between Mandated Reporter trainings for staff person #1 exceeded the permitted at least every 60 months' timeframe (3/29/17, 9/12/22). Household Member #2's time between PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and FBI clearance exceeded the permitted at least every 60 months' timeframe (1/6/17, 9/4/22), (1/11/17, 10/19/22), (1/27/17, 9/27/22) respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2023
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“Child #2 and #3's agreements do not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that two bottles of hand sanitizer were accessible to children on top of the plastic drawers in the main child care space (corrected during inspection). It was observed that the basement is accessible to children and contains a variety of toxins: open bag of ice melt, 2 cans of paint, Black Flag Roach Killer, and a bottle of cleaner/degreaser.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“The provider has not been documenting the names of the facility persons participating in the fire drill,”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3290.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The parents of enrolled children have not received the facility's supervision and transportation/pick-up arrangements in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #3's emergency contact information does not include the release person's telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“It was observed that the leather couch is being used to change children's diapers without the use of a changing pad or other appropriate surface under children. The couch surface cannot be properly sanitized after diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #1 has no documentation of annual emergency plan training on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3290.113(f) Supervision of children
“The operator does not have a method or device to see, hear, direct, and assess children in care when she is using the restroom..”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
Sep 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by operator prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3290.31(f) Age and training
“It was observed that the file for staff person #1 did not include a minimum of 12 childcare training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations of children during a lockdown emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1's mandated reporter training was completed on 3-29-17 without an update within 60months as required by the CPSL”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“It was observed that the operator did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
- Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Ingrid Ortega
Is Ingrid Ortega licensed?
Yes. Ingrid Ortega is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ingrid Ortega last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ingrid Ortega had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Ingrid Ortega care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ingrid Ortega accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ingrid Ortega's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 380-0806 to confirm.
How much does Ingrid Ortega cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 380-0806 to ask.
What is Ingrid Ortega's phone number?
(717) 380-0806.
Where is Ingrid Ortega?
Lancaster, PA 17601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.