Little Stars Learning Academy
203 S Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA
4.5· 15 reviews
Karen's Munchkins Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Karen's Munchkins Childcare
Karen's Munchkins Childcare is a home daycare in Sayre, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Karen's Munchkins Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Karen's Munchkins Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00254521
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
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 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/8/26.Child(ren) #1 and #2's files did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/8/26. Staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 4/3/26 and the previous health assessment is dated 2/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3290.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/8/26. The parent handbook did not contain a general daily schedule or supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/8/26. The operator's communications letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan did not include the lock down procedures or the special accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3290.123(a)(3)/3290.124(b)(6) Services provided/Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/8/26. Child(ren) #2-#5 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months. Child(ren) #2-#5 had Progress Reports completed that the provider made. The providers Progress Reports are not OCDEL approved assessments. Child #2's emergency contact form did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Apr 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/11/25. Child(ren) #1-3 did not have an updated health report completed in the last 12 months. The last health report on file for child #1 is dated 4/26/23, child #2 is dated 6/29/23, and child #3's is dated 8/21/23. (See LIS sheet for DOA's).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3290.18/3290.24(a)(5) General Health and Safety/Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/11/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations and does not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Renewal Inspection on 4/3/24, facility had operable, wireless and interconnected smoke detectors, that were not OSHA approved. Act 42 of 2022, signed into law July 7, 2022, amended the Fire and Panic Act at 35 P.S. § 1223.6, and requires all certified family child care homes to have interconnected smoke alarms approved, at the time of installation, by a testing laboratory recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor to test and certify smoke alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Fee Agreement for children # 1 and # 3 did not contain child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency Contact form for Child # 3 did not contain health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain work information for parents. Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain address for release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
Apr 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain the name, address or telephone number for child's physician. Emergency Contact Form for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain address and telephone number for children's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Form for child # 2 did not contain address and telephone number for release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
Apr 13, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for Staff # 1 did not contain an updated health assessment. Health assessment in file is dated 1/8/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement for Child # 2 were not updated every 6 months, last update was 8/31/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Fee Agreement for Children # 1 , # 4 and # 5 did not contain child's Date of Admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact form for children # 1 and # 5 did not contain health insurance name and policy number. Emergency Contact Form for Child # 4 did not contain health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“An unannounced Renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was observed and showed that the testing of the system had not been conducted every thirty days. The date of testing ranged from 12/6/21 to 2/4/22. Act 62 requires documentation of testing of the fire detection system every thirty days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Karen's Munchkins Childcare
Is Karen's Munchkins Childcare licensed?
Yes. Karen's Munchkins Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Karen's Munchkins Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karen's Munchkins Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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's Munchkins Childcare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Karen's Munchkins Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Karen's Munchkins Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Karen's Munchkins Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 377-1738 to ask.
What is Karen's Munchkins Childcare's phone number?
(607) 377-1738.
Where is Karen's Munchkins Childcare?
Sayre, PA 18840. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.