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Kelly Gaus
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kelly Gaus
Kelly Gaus is a home daycare in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kelly Gaus
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00252433
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 1
- 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 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3290.69 Heat Source
“On the day of inspection, it was observed that the water from the sink in the bathroom was exceeding 110 degrees. This is evidenced by the temperature reading 120 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to have written consent signed by a parent for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
Feb 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed nose spray, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the diaper changing table. Observed diaper cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children in a bin which contained the child's diapers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed household member #1 contained an updated Department of Education FBI fingerprint clearance dated 1/10/23. Household members in a certified childcare facility must have the required DHS FBI fingerprint clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3290.133(4) Locked
“Observed medication on the countertop and in an unlocked wall cabinet in the area where the children eat.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“Observed child file #1 contained an initial health report which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Observed 2 times in the previous 12 months (9/13/24-10/15/24 and 1/10/25-2/10/25) the fire alarms were tested more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3290.105(j)/3290.118 Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position
“Observed an infant sleeping on a boppy pillow in a pack n play. While the infant was sleeping there were also toys in the pack n play.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3290.69 Heat Source
“Observed the stove located in the area where the children eat, did not have some form of knob locks to prevent the stove from accidentally being turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
Apr 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 2/26/24. Staff #1 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Children #3 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files of Children #1, #3, and #4 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed A&D Ointment, Desitin, and Lysol Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the changing table which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a Step 2 Playhouse with rough edges where the doorbell was missing in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file of Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #2 had an admission date of 10/30/23 with an emergency contact form signed on 10/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization was not on file for a dog who was present at the facility. The certificate of rabies immunization expired on 2/25/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff #1 did not ensure that a child's hands were washed before meals. Staff #1 used a dishcloth with soap to wash the mobile child's hands.”
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 2/10/23 and 5/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #2 had an admission date of 10/30/23 with an emergency contact form signed on 10/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator or designated staff person did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 1/12/23, 3/13/23, 5/15/23, 7/11/23, 9/8/23, 11/7/23 and 1/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/1/23, 1/30/23, 3/1/23, 3/31/23, 4/30/23, 5/30/23, 6/30/23, 7/30/23, 8/29/23, 9/28/23, 10/28/23, 11/27/23, 12/27/23, 1/1/24, and 1/29/24. The operator lacked documentation of the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected smoke alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“It was observed that the agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment. Child #2's date of admission was 10/30/23 with an agreement dated 10/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Feb 2, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“An emergency drill was not conducted annually. The operator did not have documentation of an emergency drill being conducted in 2021 or 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3290.166(7) Meals for Infant
“On 2/8/23 observed Staff #1 place human milk in the microwave oven to heat it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The operator or designated staff person did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator or designated staff person did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 1/10/22, 3/4/22, 5/6/22, 7/5/22, 9/2/22, 11/11/22, and 1/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contacts and agreements for Children #1 and #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 3/1/22 and reviewed on 1/23/23. Child #1's agreement was signed on 3/1/22 and reviewed on 10/30/22 and 1/23/23. Child #5's emergency contact was reviewed on 1/1/22 and 1/23/23. Child #5's agreement was reviewed on 2/27/22, 10/30/22, and 1/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3290.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants was not obtained from the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
3290.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered
“On 2/8/23 observed a hand towel in the bathroom which was not labeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked a current influenza immunization according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of Child #1 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file of Child #5 lacked a child service report with the reinstating of this regulation on 10/31/22. The file of Child #5 contained child service reports dated 6/1/22 and 1/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3290.118 Infant sleep position
“Staff #1 disclosed that infants are sleeping in baby swings.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 2/8/23 observed rest equipment not labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 2/8/23 observed river rock with a diameter of less than 1 inch along the house in the Outdoor Play Space which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files of Staff #1, Household Member #2, and Household Member #3 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #1, Household Member #2, and Household Member #3 contained a NSOR dated 7/2/20. The file of Staff #1 lacked an FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. Staff #1 had an FBI Clearance dated 10/22/20 with a previous one dated 8/28/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 2/1/22, 3/1/22, 4/1/22, 5/1/22, 6/1/22, 7/1/22, 8/1/22, 9/1/22, 10/1/22, 11/1/22, 12/1/22, 1/2/23, and 2/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
Feb 11, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The facility's first aid kit was observed not to have scissors or soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The Emergency Contact Form on file for child #1 did not have documentation for information on a disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form on file for child #1 did not have documentation of Health Insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“On the day of inspection it was observed that Bleach marked Keep Out of Reach of Children was on the bench on the floor beside the washer and dryer accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“It was observed that the facility did not have posted evacuation routes in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.
“The health report on file for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of an influenza shot being administered within the last year in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kelly Gaus
Is Kelly Gaus licensed?
Yes. Kelly Gaus is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kelly Gaus last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kelly Gaus had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 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 Kelly Gaus care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kelly Gaus accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kelly Gaus' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kelly Gaus cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 593-0245 to ask.
What is Kelly Gaus' phone number?
(717) 593-0245.
Where is Kelly Gaus?
Waynesboro, PA 17268. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.