Childrens Center of Mercer County
900 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA
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Kathleen M Stephan is a home daycare in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 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 34 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
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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3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the living room in an unlocked cabinet, there was a small bottle of black paint labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files for child #1 and #3 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The files for child #1 and #2 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and require a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #4, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #3, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3290.166(1) Written statement
“The operator lacked a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #3 lacked a current emergency contact form and agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Documentation of a current emergency drill conducted within the last year was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On the outdoor play area, there were two metal posts on the fence with sharp edges at the top that were accessible to children and were a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file for child #5 had a child service report that was dated over 6 months after the child's start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
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
“Child #1 and #2 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The file for child #4 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3290.124(a)/3290.182(8) Each child emergency contact person/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Child #1 and #2, who were observed in care on 7-31-25, lacked an emergency contact form and agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked 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: Aug 26, 2025
3290.181(a) Each child
“Child #1 and #2, who were observed in care on 7-31-25, each lacked a record/file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
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
“Child #2 lacked a file with signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.181(a) Each child
“Child #2, a child enrolled at the facility, lacked a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parent for child #1, an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, a 9 month old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd Pneumococcal vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked 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: Oct 3, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.72 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having any communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan lacked requirements for continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Kathleen M Stephan is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 346-9476 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 346-9476 to ask.
(724) 346-9476.
Hermitage, PA 16148. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.