Walnut Grove Christian Day Care
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Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home
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About Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home
Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 66 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- 6 children
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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- 6 children
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Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 20 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 66 rules in all · 66 corrected
- Records and paperwork 26
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Feb 25, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement for child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. "ELRC" was written in the fee box.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:05PM on 2/25/26, staff #1 was observed in the dining room while 3 children (2 preschoolers and 1 young toddler) were observed alone with household member #6 in in the living room. Staff #1 was unable to see, hear, direct, or assess the children from their position in the dining room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.74(a) Requirements
“Two protruding trim nails were observed. One on the right hand side of the entry from the rear room to the dining room. The second was near the floor on the corner wall of the hall entry.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #2, enrolled for over 60 days, did not include a health report. The file for child #3 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance, but is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Comply with CPSL/Required training
“Staff #4 and #7 did not complete mandated reporter training on or before the expiration of the previous certificate. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for staff #4 being dated 2/24/20 and the most recent being dated 3/05/25. The previously documented mandated reporter training for staff #7 was dated 2/01/20 and the most recent training was dated 5/03/25. Current mandated reporter training is now on file for both staff #4 and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Three electrical outlets on a power strip lacked protective covers. The power strip was plugged in and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger near the cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 did not include an NSOR certificate. The disclosure statement for staff #1 was not signed. Staff #1 was observed caring for children alone. The file for household member #5 contained an expired state police clearance dated 10/20/20. The file for staff #7 contained the following expired clearances; state police dated 8/05/20, child abuse dated 8/12/20, and FBI dated 3/06/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3290.18 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 topics 1-9.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The child service reports for child #1 were shared with the parents more than 6 months apart, but are now current. The forms were dated 12/2024 and 1/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1, contained a late health report. The child was under 2 when the health report was due. A current health report is now on file for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The record for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility. The posted certificates were dated 2024 and 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for staff #3 contained 8 of the 12 hours of annual training required for the time period 2/08/25 - 2/08/26. Four additional hours are required. The file for staff #4 contained 7.5 hours of annual training completed on time between 12/19/24 and 12/19/25. 4.5 additional hours were completed late.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information and agreement for child #1, who attends on a drop-in basis, were not reviewed and signed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period. The parental reviews were dated 12/2024 and 12/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Two bottles of hand sanitizer were accessible to children. One bottle was sitting on a table in the room with the cubbies and the other in an open fabric bin in the dining room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
Feb 26, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The most recent agreements for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the last 12 months. The last documented emergency drill occurred 2/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart; 6/30/22 and 9/25/24. The most recent health assessment on file is current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 was reviewed and signed by the parent at an interval greater than 6 months. The updated signatures were dated 6/06/24 and 1/30/25. The forms are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for children #4 and #5 did not include complete addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The most recent agreements for children #1, #2, and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3290.118 Infant sleep position
“Child #5, an infant, observed being placed to sleep in an inclined seat. Based on statements made by staff, the infant has used this rest equipment since their recent enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A power strip in the room at the rear entry lacked protective covers. The power strip was plugged in and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“Staff #2 did not renew training in pediatric CPR and first aid on or before its expiration. The trainings were dated 4/29/22 and 2/19/25. Current training is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/01/20 for staff #1 and 2/24/20 for staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for children #4 and #5 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #3 contained a signed disclosure statement that was not dated. The file for household member #4 lacked a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3290.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff #3 contained TB tests results obtained more than 12 months prior to initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
Feb 2, 2024Inspection32 rules cited
3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #3 lacked a Health Assessment and TB Test. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“The immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked 2 doses of Hepatitis B, 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of Polio, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without having an exemption form on file. The immunization record on file for Child #5 lacked 1 dose of Pneumococcal without having an exemption on file. Child #3 and #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/2/24, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain consent form the parent for the facility to administer minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, an older toddler, is dated 10/11/22, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, an older toddler, is dated 10/4/22, more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, a young toddler, is dated 6/21/23, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility files lacked a copy of the Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment, and Abusive Head Trauma policies. Staff #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR, Mandated Reporter training, and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality -- Revised 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff #3 and Staff #4 (Household Member) did not contain a Disclosure Statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #3, who was working alone onsite with 4 toddlers, did not contain a PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance, FBI Clearance, and a NSOR. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance (4/27/17) and FBI Clearance (4/25/17) on file for Staff #4 (Household Member) were dated more than 60 months ago. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.74(a) Requirements
“An unsecured box fan was observed on a mounted stand above a pack and play in the living room, which could be hazardous to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3290.102(a)/3290.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Ripped plastic on a foam climber was observed to be less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3290.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 was not signed by the operator. The file for Child #5 did not contain a Financial Agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement form for Child #2 did not contain a fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The financial agreement form for Child #2 did not contain the date which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files for Child #1 (02/2023), Child #3 (None in file), and Child #4 (11/2022) did not contain Child Service Reports every 6 months after date of enrollment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility did not contain an interconnected smoke detection system that is approved by a testing laboratory recognized by OSHA.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility's smoke alarm test log contained consecutive smoke alarm testing held more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 did not contain persons whom the child can be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The provider did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 did not contain arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“Staff #1 (6 hours) and Staff #2 (2 hours) lacked a minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent Emergency Plan training on file for Staff #2 is dated 8/5/22, more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreement forms for Child #3 (EC: 3/3/23, FA: 3/12/23) and Child #4 (EC & FC: 4/2023) have not been reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain complete addresses and telephone numbers for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 did not contain information on the child's disability or special needs”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.31(i) Verification of professional development shall be kept in facility person's file
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of completion of training in the 10 required health and safety training topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain consent from the parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The observed fire drill log contained consecutive fire drills held more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for Child #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's home or work address. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not contain the address and phone number of the physician or medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The financial agreement forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 were the original copies and the original was not given to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 did not contain the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
Mar 30, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The door leading directly from the kitchen to outside was partially obstructed by a tall wired shelving unit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3290.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The emergency contact for child #2 did not include the child's birth date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the health insurance name or policy number for the child. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The address of one of the release persons on the emergency contact form child #2 included the street name but not the house number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The last documented review by a parent on the emergency contact information for child #4 was 8/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The last health report in the file for child #1, a young toddler, was 6/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The last health report in the file for child #4, a preschooler, was 10/14/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent vaccinations in the file for child #1, a 21 month old, was missing 1 of 4 Act HIB, and 1 of 4 PCV. The last documented flu shot in the file for child #2, a 23 month old, was in 2021. The last documented flu shot in the file for child #4, a 4 year old, was in 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During nap time, staff person #3 was supervising 4 children in the nap room at the front of the facility. At approximately 2:30 pm, staff person #3 took 1 child to the bathroom while the other 3 chuildren remained sleeping in the nap room. The bathroom is located down a short hall from the nap room.”
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The last two child service reports in the file for child #1 were dated more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #1, a household member, contained a state police clearance for the purpose of volunteering. The file for staff person #2, hired provisionally, did not include proof of request for a child abuse clearance or the actual clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
Nov 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“SECOND VIOLATION. The file for Staff #2 lacked a current state police clearance. This clearance was previously documented at a previous inspection. Previously cited on SIN-00214490 on 11/10/22. Staff #2 was observed working in a child care position on 11/18/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
Nov 10, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3290.52(3) Two infants, three toddlers
“Upon entry to the facility at 10:30 AM on 11/10/22, 7 children were present - 2 INF, 4 YT (1 related), 1 PS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2022
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“SECOND VIOLATION. The files for Child #4 and #5 contained agreements which lacked the release persons for the children. Previously cited on SIN-00210346 on 8/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“SECOND VIOLATION. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released. Previously cited on SIN-00210346 on 8/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 lacked a current state police clearance. This clearance was previously documented at a previous inspection.”
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Continued Non-Compliance: On 8/9/22, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first-aid/CPR and health and safety training. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 8/15/22. On 11/10/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #3 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2022
Aug 9, 2022Inspection25 rules cited
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The files for Child #1, #2, #3 and #5 contained agreements which lacked the children's enrollment dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“Rabies immunization documentation was not available at the time of inspection for a dog which was present at the facility on the day of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A broken toy bin was observed by the door of the playroom, causing a rough edge. A broken bin was observed inside the toy storage bin in the outdoor play space, causing a rough edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Damaged plaster was observed on the ceiling of the play room near the piano. Operator reported the ceiling was damaged by water from a leak. Peeling paint was observed on the porch floor and steps.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked written parental consent for the administration of first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first-aid and CPR training, health and safety training.”
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained 6 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Documentation of an emergency drill being held was not available at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“According to operator report, the observed emergency plan was sent to the local municipality, but not to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3290.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked written parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infant in care was not available at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #2 contained a most recent health assessment dated more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2022
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During an observed diaper change, the soiled diaper was set down next to the child until the change was complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff #1, #2, #3 and Facility Person #4 lacked disclosure statements. The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of most recent previous state police clearance, current and most recent previous child abuse clearances and current NSOR clearance - all of which were reviewed at a previous inspection. The file for Staff #2 lacked documentation of current and most recent previous state police clearances, most recent previous child abuse and FBI clearance and current NSOR clearance - all of which were reviewed at a previous inspection. The file for Staff #3 lacked an NSOR clearance or application for NSOR clearance. The file for Facility Person #4 (HH Member) contained a child abuse clearance dated after the 31st day of residence in the FCCH.”
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for Child #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released. The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the addresses for release persons.”
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance. The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the health insurance coverage name and policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for Child #2 , #3 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers for the enrolling parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the contact information for the emergency contacts for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files for Child #4 and #5 contained agreements which lacked the release persons for the children.”
3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1) Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The files for Child #3 and #5 contained records of immunization history which lacked current influenza vaccinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The file for Child #3 contained a most recent health report dated more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first-aid and CPR, health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3290.24(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The observed emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3290.24(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The observed emergency plan lacked a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended to provide instructions on reuniting with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home
Is Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 66 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 66 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 Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 673-8733 to confirm.
How much does Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 673-8733 to ask.
What is Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(412) 673-8733.
Where is Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home?
McKeesport, PA 15132. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.