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Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home

Greencastle, PA 17225 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days

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About Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home

Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00257885
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation staff person obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

  2. Dec 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Observed the operator did not give the parent of child #1 the original incident report on the day an incident occurred with child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed 2 electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers, one was in the carpeted area of the child care space, and the other was where the decorative lights were plugged in.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.74(a) Requirements

      “Observed the facility did not have a gate secure enough to keep a family pet outside of the child care space while the operator was caring for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “Observed on the day of the inspection, the most recent fire alarm testing was conducted on 10/2/25, which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025

  3. Apr 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator was observed to be providing a letter to each enrolled child's parent explaining the emergency procedures, however, this letter failed to provide information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2025

  4. Apr 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.73(c) Has all items

      “The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit that lacked a pair of tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of Staff person #1 completing an annual minimum of 12 Clock hours of child care training. This was evidenced by documentation of 9 clock hours of child care training present in the file”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

  5. Apr 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “The facility was observed to lack an evacuation plan on the main living floor of the home.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The facility was observed to have a plastic picnic table in the outdoor play area that was cracked along the top edged creating a rough edge, and pinch point.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

  6. Apr 20, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training

      “The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Comply with CPSL/Required training

      “The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact the documents on file were dated 3-23-22 and 5-21-16.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Observed Mod Podge brand clear acrylic spray labeled "keep out of the reach of children" stored in the top drawer of the black unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed a changing mat with torn, exposed foam.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Observed soiled diapers not being immediately placed into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can due to the fact, staff #1 placed it in a plastic bag. Then at the end of the diapering process, took the soiled diaper to the plastic-lined, hands-free covered can outside the child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form lacking the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Based on documentation, fire drills were not done every 60 days do to the fact the dates documented were 3-18-22 to 1-14-22 which is 63 days, 11-15-21 to 9-15-21 which is 61 days, and 9-15-21 to 7-16-21 which is 61 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “Based on documentation on file testing of the smoke detection system was not done every 30 days based on the fact the dates recorded were 2-17-22 to 1-13-22, which is 35 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of completing an emergency plan drill by 12-19-21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 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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FAQ

Questions about Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home

Is Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home licensed?

Yes. Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 331-3446 to ask.

What is Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home's phone number?

(717) 331-3446.

Where is Jennifer Smith Family Child Care Home?

Greencastle, PA 17225. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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