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Jefferson De Frees Family Center
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Jefferson De Frees Family Center
Jefferson De Frees Family Center is a child care center in Warren, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 24 months to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care and preschool |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation by the school district to and from school) |
| More | Founded 1971 |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Jefferson De Frees Family Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Jefferson De Frees Family Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 126 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244474
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Background checks 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jun 4, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in a storage closet in the Giraffe classroom, Lysol spray stored next to Ritz crackers and GooGone spray stored next to a box of assorted snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff Person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current FBI clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 1/14/2021 and 1/30/2026. The file for staff person #3, hire date 8/13/2025, contains a disclosure statement that is lacking a witness signature and is therefore not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 8/13/2021 which is not valid for employment in a childcare facility and contains a child abuse clearance dated 2/5/2026 which is after the initial date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #2 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month. period as evidenced by the only health assessment on file is dated 4/30/2024. The file for staff person #5 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month. period as evidenced by the only health assessment on file is dated 4/9/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #1, preschool aged, contains a current health report that is lacking a statement from the physician that the child is able to participate in childcare and free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The cots used as rest equipment by the children in the Turtle classroom were not individually labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the Elephant classroom the plastic lid to a container of Legos was cracked with a potential pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed rust on the heat registers in the Giraffe classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Observed the window in the upstairs bathroom used by children was lacking a restriction preventing it from opening greater than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for child #1 and child #2 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements that have not been updated in the past six month.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“Based on staff interviews it is verified that child #1 has been removed from the classroom due to disruptive and aggressive behaviors and taken to the director's office which is not certified child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Based on staff interviews it is verified that child #1 has been removed from the classroom due to disruptive and aggressive behaviors and taken to the director's office which is not certified child care space and does not provide an environment that promotes the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection the door to the storage room located between the Gym and the Minions classroom was open allowing children access to a paper cutter which was sitting inside the door on a low table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter for parents regarding the facility emergency plan is lacking information regarding procedures in a lock down emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance as required for employment in child care under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that has not been updated during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed on the outside play space a bin of assorted toys with a yellow plastic lid that was cracked posing a pinch hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Observed in the Turtles Room located on the second level, a sliding window with a modification that was not functioning properly and allowed the window to be open greater than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm test log identified that alarm tests were conducted 1/24/25 and 2/24/25 which exceeded 30 days between tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the Elephants Room Zyrtec and an Epipen that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Observed in the Turtles Room located on the second level, a sliding window with a modification that was not functioning properly and allowed the window to be open greater than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm test log identified that alarm tests were conducted 1/24/25 and 2/24/25 which exceeded 30 days between tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the Elephants Room Zyrtec and an Epipen that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Jun 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed the following toxic plants located in childcare spaces and accessible to children: Cheetah Room - Aloa, pothos and Corn plant; Toddler Room - Aloe, snake, pothos and corn plant; Elephants Room - Aloe, Corn plant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #3 contains documentation of a TB test that is lacking the results of the TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff persons #1, #3 and #4 contain current health assessments that are lacking physician statements regarding examination for communicable disease and suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by all staff by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required for provisional hire under CPSL. The file does contain a current NSOR verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 is lacking a valid mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of hire. The file does contain documentation of a current mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
Jun 21, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The toilet in the Giraffe classroom did not contain a posted handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files of facility person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6, all new hires, did not have signed disclosure statements on the current for but did contain signed disclosure statements on the 11/2015 form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“A parent letter was not provided to the parents of enrolled children explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record of child #3 did not contain documentation of Hepatitis vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP or acceptable documentation of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #2, #3 and #4 did not contain complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the complete address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Cubbies were obstructing an exit in the upstairs school age classroom and cots were obstructing an exit in the balcony classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1 contained health assessments which were dated more than 12 months apart (8/18/2021 and 12/28/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
Jun 30, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #1 contained two written references; however, one reference was written by a relative of Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Although the file for Staff #2 contained a current health assessment, the previous health assessment on file was dated as administered more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.82(g)/3270.102(a) Clean and good repair/Clean and good repair
“Two toilets located in the bathroom used by children in care were observed to have bolts protruding from the base of each side of the toilets. Contact with said bolts could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2022
3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) Name on bottle/Original label
“An expired bottle of allergy medication was observed in an area inaccessible to children in the Elephants Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously posted in the Kangaroos Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of an individual who is listed as a person to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“An approximately 2'x2' wooden table used by children in care in the Turtles Room was observed to have exposed bolts on the underside of the tabletop where the top connected to the table legs. In the Elephants Room, an exposed bolt was observed on the underside of a wooden, child-sized chair used by children in care. Contact with said bolts could cause puncture or laceration injuries. An approximately 4'x3' free standing dry erase board in an area accessible to children in care in the Elephants Room was observed to have pinching points located at the base of the support frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A monitor was observed atop an approximately 4' x 18" wooden shelf in an area accessible to children in the Giraffe Room. It was determined that the monitor could be knocked off of the shelf if the shelf were to be tipped, which created a risk of blunt force injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Jefferson De Frees Family Center
Is Jefferson De Frees Family Center licensed?
Yes. Jefferson De Frees Family Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jefferson De Frees Family Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jefferson De Frees Family Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Jefferson De Frees Family Center care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Jefferson De Frees Family Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jefferson De Frees Family Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jefferson De Frees Family Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 723-6350 to ask.
What is Jefferson De Frees Family Center's phone number?
(814) 723-6350.
Where is Jefferson De Frees Family Center?
207 2nd Ave, Warren, PA 16365. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dragons Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.