The Little Red Schoolhouse
400 Powell Ave, Cresson, PA
5.0· 1 review
Jennifer Smith
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Jennifer Smith
Jennifer Smith is a group home daycare in Lilly, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 51 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Jennifer Smith
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00258298
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 51 rules in all · 51 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Safety and hazards 10
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 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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Apr 15, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
3280.131(a) Health Information
“The file of Child #1 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Child #1 did not contain a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Household Member #2 lacked a complete State Police Clearance because it did not contain a rapt sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the left retaining wall in the outdoor play space in front of the house. Observed peeling paint on the clothes line post in the outdoor play space behind the house.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3280.66(d) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“Observed 4 cans of Equate Shaving Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bookshelf to the right of the entrance door that the operator stated was going to be used for an art activity.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“At the time of the inspection the operator lacked documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed rust on the 3rd and 4th panels of the fence to the left of the back gates in the outdoor play space behind the house. Observed rust on the top of the back gates in the outdoor play space behind the house. Observed rust on top of the gate to the right of the house in the outdoor play space behind the house. Observed a cracked gray fence with rough edges attached to the chain link fence to the right of the neighbor's shed in the outdoor play space behind the house.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a Step 2 sandbox lid with approximately 6 inch and 2 feet cracks creating rough edges and pinch points in the outdoor play space in front of the house.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file of Child #2 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 1/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“Staff #1 lacked renewal of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The most current certification observed on file was dated 11/29/23 with an expiration date of 11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2026
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/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 expiration date of November 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 3/28/25, 4/2/25, 5/23/25, 6/20/25, 11/14/25, 12/12/25, 2/6/26, 3/6/26, and 4/3/26. The facility was closed July through October.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“The legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
Apr 14, 2025Inspection24 rules cited
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The operator lacked documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/10/24, 2/9/24, 3/9/24, 4/9/24, 5/9/24, 6/7/24, 7/7/24, 8/8/24, 9/6/24, 10/6/24, 11/8/24, 12/3/24, 1/3/25, 2/1/25, 3/7/25, and 4/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file of Staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of Child #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #4 had an admission date of 2/12/24 with an emergency contact form signed on 3/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.181(a) Each child
“The operator did not establish an individual record for Children #1 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained a health report dated 4/2/25 with a previous one dated 1/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file of Child #4 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #4 had an admission date of 2/12/24 with an emergency contact form signed on 3/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files of Children #2 and #4 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #2 who had an admission date of 2/12/24 did not have a child service report. Child #4 who had an admission date of 2/12/24 did not have a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3280.92(c) Manufacturer's instructions
“The operator did not have the manufacturer's instructions for the use of the space heater.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.92(a) Portable space heaters
“The facility lacked documentation that portable space heaters are allowed by local ordinance to be used while children are in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #2 and #3 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 3/28/25. Staff #3 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 3/27/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed splintering wood on the shed in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed Personal Care Body Wash Coconut Vanilla, Eve St. Claire Coconut Shea Butter Extra Volume Shampoo, and Eve St. Clair Coconut Shea Butter Extra Volume Conditioner which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the shelf in the bathroom shower which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files of Staff #1 and #2, who were designated as primary staff, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1 lacked 6 hours of annual child care training required between February 2024 and February 2025. Staff #1 had 2 hours of child care training completed on 3/31/25 used towards correction.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
May 15, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan lacked documentation of addressing continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not have documentation of the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 was observed to not have documentation of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #4 did not list the individual by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility has not conducted a fire drill since opening the location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that the rest equipment used for the children was not labeled for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency contact form on file for Child #2 did not have documentation of the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“It was observed that the upper and lower outdoor play space, unsafe conditions that are in need of fencing or natural barriers to restrict children from unsafe areas or conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3280.115(a)(3) Above-ground pool inaccessible
“The upper outside play space was observed to have an above ground pool accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #4 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for Child #3 and Child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3280.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3280.131(a) Health Information
“The file for Child #5 did not have documentation of a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
Jan 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3280.34(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain proof of a high school diploma or transcripts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Jennifer Smith
Is Jennifer Smith licensed?
Yes. Jennifer Smith is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jennifer Smith last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jennifer Smith had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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 care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Jennifer Smith accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jennifer Smith's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jennifer Smith cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 408-7901 to ask.
What is Jennifer Smith's phone number?
(814) 408-7901.
Where is Jennifer Smith?
Lilly, PA 15938. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.