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Karen Showers Daycare
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About Karen Showers Daycare
Karen Showers Daycare is a group home daycare in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
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 23 rules across 3 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (717) 865-0955 to confirm.
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
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State record
Inspection reports for Karen Showers Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00258465
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 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 21, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 2, did not include the address of the physician's medical care. Documentation of the emergency contact information for child 3, did not include the phone number of the physician's /medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3280.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 and child 4, did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 4, did not include the child's admission date. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3280.123(a) Signed
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 and child 2, was not signed by the operator. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the baseboard was coming off of the wall behind the table in the kitchenette area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2026
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3, did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, child 2, and child 3 did not include addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3280.133(5) Original label
“Medication at the facility for child 6, expired on 04/24. According to the medication log on file, the medication was administered to the child after the expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3, did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the letter that the parents receive summarizing the emergency evacuation plan, did not include accommodations for, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 2, did not include the enrolling parents work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed that diapers are disposed of into a non-hands-free trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that, diapering wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were under the changing table accessible to children. It was observed that, 2 Airwick plug in's were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
Mar 21, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Documentation on file shows that fire drill testing was not completed every 30 days. (1/10/24-2/15/24) (2/15/24-3/18/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Documentation of the Hepatitis A vaccine wasn't on file for child #1. Documentation on file for child #1 didn't include the recommended 2 additional vaccines for Pneumococcal.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3280.161(a) Wholesome
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a gallon of expired milk in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3280.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility did not have documentation of an accident file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. It also did not include lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a broken gate outside leading to the upstairs deck.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the time of inspection, a magic eraser was in the bathroom drawer accessible to children. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3280.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the time of inspection, a mud wasp nest was observed in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that large bolts were exposed in the fencing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3280.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“Child #1 latest health assessment was dated 5/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had a volunteer State Police clearance dated 6/22/20 and a volunteer Child line clearance 6/22/20. Staff #2 did not have a State Police clearance on file. A request was on file from 6/10/20”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
Apr 5, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer accessible to children in the cabinet under the bathroom sink. The bathroom cabinet above the toilet contained several tubes of diaper cream, and two containers of body cream (keep out of reach of children) which were also accessible to children. All were corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that there was an open, and partially full can of Red Bull Energy Drink accessible to the children on the black shelves, on the porch, in the children's outside play area (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that there were 12 rest mats which contained tears and interior foam was visible.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3280.31(e) Age and training
“Staff person #1 and #2 have not obtained 12 clock hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 had a timeframe between clearances obtained (PA State Police) which was greater than the 60 months permitted (5/11/15, 2/16/21). Staff persons #1 and #2 had a timeframe between Mandated Reporter training which was greater than the 60 months permitted (#1 5/20/15, 7/24/20; #2 6/30/15, 7/14/20. Staff person #4 and #5 have no NSOR verification certificates on file. Staff person #4's FBI clearance is not acceptable due to it being through the Dept of Education rather than the required DHS clearance. Staff person #3's most recent Mandated Reporter Training is expired, dated 7/16/15. Household member #6's file has no record of a previous Child Abuse clearance prior to 4/16/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“Child #1 through #5's files contained the original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3280.33(c) Age and training
“None of the facility persons have current pediatric first-aid and CPR training certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #1's file does not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #3's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #2 and #4 have no record of receiving the Influenza vaccination. Child #3's most recent Influenza vaccination date is 1/13/20. Child #5's most recent Influenza vaccination date is 10/11/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3280.133(3) Name on bottle
“Several tubes of diaper cream were not labeled with the names of the children for whom this medication is intended (corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3280.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“Child #1 and #2's health reports did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Karen Showers Daycare
Is Karen Showers Daycare licensed?
Yes. Karen Showers Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Karen Showers Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karen Showers Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Karen Showers Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Karen Showers Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Karen Showers Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 865-0955 to confirm.
How much does Karen Showers Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 865-0955 to ask.
What is Karen Showers Daycare's phone number?
(717) 865-0955.
Where is Karen Showers Daycare?
Fredericksburg, PA 17026. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.