University Early Care and Education Ctr
570 S 11th St, Indiana, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Jens Group Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Jens Group Day Care
Jens Group Day Care is a group home daycare in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
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
Jens Group Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Jens Group Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00246679
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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Sep 18, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The two most recent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #3 are dated 8/21/24 and 4/3/25 which are more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 was lacking addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #4 was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The 30-day fire detection log on file contained dates of testing 9/6/24-10/8/24, 10/8/24-11/12/24, 11/12/24-12/24/24, 12/24/24-1/28/25, 5/27/25-6/30/25, which are all more than 30 days between testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file at the facility included dates of fire drill 9/24/24-1/14/25, 3/13/25-5/21/25, with the last drill dated 7/10/25, which are all more than 60 days between testings.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #4 was lacking 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was lacking written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #3 and Child #4 was lacking work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was lacking the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 was lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #3 contained a NSOR certificate dated 9/17/20, which is more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.31(e) Age and training
“The file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4, was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training between 12/2023-12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
Sep 6, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 is lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency form on file for Child #1 is lacking 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 is lacking 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: Sep 20, 2024
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and fee agreement on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a signed update within a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most current health assessment on file for Child #1, who is an older toddler, is dated 8/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation that the emergency plan was updated and reviewed within the last year. The date of the last review was on 8/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 is dated 8/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #2 and Child #3 was lacking information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The facility was lacking documentation of written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The 30 day fire detection log on file contained dates of testing 1/2/24-2/27/24 and the most recent testing on file is dated 7/22/24 all more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Sep 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed that there were not emergency contact forms located with the children when they were outside within the child care play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire detection system testing log contained dates of 10-10-22 to 11-10-22, 12-9-22 to 1-10-23, 1-10-23 to 2-10-23, and 7-10-23 to 8-10-23 which is more than 30 days apart with the most current testing date of 8-10-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #1, who is a preschool aged child, is dated 2/11/22, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3280.76/3280.103 Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the outdoor toddler play space that there was a support wire that was covered with a foam pool noodle, the foam was crumbling causing pieces of the foam to fall into the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
Sep 7, 2022Inspection28 rules cited
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The annual notification to local safety authorities of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not present at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) Health Information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #2, who has been in attendance at the facility more than 60 days lacks an initial health report and written verification of administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #5, who has been in attendance at the facility more than 60 days, lacks an initial health report and written verification of immunizations administered to the child in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022
3280.31(f) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1 lacks verification of current Health and Safety training (see IS code sheet). Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety. (see IS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“A review of the fore detection system testing log revealed that during the following intervals, the testing occurred in an interval greater than 30 days: 11/4/21-12/31/21, 12/31/21-1/31/22, 2/11/22-3/16/22. 5/11/22-6/16/22, 6/16/22-7/17/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A review of the fire drill log revealed that during the intervals of 11/26/21-1/20/22 and 1/20/22-3/24/22, fire drills were held in an interval which exceeds 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An emergency drill was not conducted in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #4 lacks two written, non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child #2 and #3 were dated in an interval which exceeds 6 months. The update to the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child #5 are unable to be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3280.166(1) Written statement
“Written feeding statements for the two infants observed to be receiving care were not present at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated more than 24 months ago. The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #4 are dated more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“Observed the toddler and preschool rooms lack the emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the spaces. Emergency contact information was not present for the children observed receiving care in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the parent-designated release person(s). The file for child #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the name. address, and telephone number of the parent-designated release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the name. address, and phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3280.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information which lacks the child's birthdate.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3280.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The file for child #2 lacks emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“A review of the child files revealed that the original agreements were on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The file for child #1, child #2, and child #3 contains an agreement which lacks the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed the exit from the back right room which opens the to the storage area adjacent to the room and which leads to an exit to the outside of the facility, was obstructed by a rocking chair and equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #4 lacks verification of education to qualify for a primary staff person, which is the role that staff person #4 was observed performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff persons #2 and #3 lacks a current child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3280.31(e) Age and training
“The file for staff person #2 lacks verification of 5 hours of child care training completed within the most recent service year. The file for staff persons #3 and #4 lacks verification of 12 hours of child care training completed within the most recent service year.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recently documented emergency plan training on file for staff persons #1-#3 is dated 2020. The file for staff person #4 lacks verification of initial emergency plan training (see IS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“The insurance overage currently held by the legal entity does not include comprehensive general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan was not updated by 07/01/22 to include volunteer training, a plan for practice drills, and a plan for continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
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 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training.”
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed two rest mats in use by children which were town along the outer seam, exposing the foam pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Jens Group Day Care
Is Jens Group Day Care licensed?
Yes. Jens Group Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jens Group Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2025, with 13 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jens Group Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Jens Group Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Jens Group Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jens Group Day Care's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jens Group Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 464-9500 to ask.
What is Jens Group Day Care's phone number?
(724) 464-9500.
Where is Jens Group Day Care?
Indiana, PA 15701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.