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Linda Nale Group Day Care Home

Johnstown, PA 15906 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families3.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Linda Nale Group Day Care Home

Linda Nale Group Day Care Home is a group home daycare in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 64 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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12 children

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Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 64 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 19
  • Records and paperwork 17
  • Safety and hazards 15
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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.

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  1. Apr 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Continued non-compliance. On 2/9/26, 4/1/26, and 4/30/26 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 2/21/25, 3/23/25, 4/22/25, 5/21/25, 6/20/25, 7/21/25, 8/21/25, 9/19/25, 10/20/25, 11/19/25, 12/19/25, 1/19/26, 2/19/26, 3/19/26, and 4/24/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Continued non-compliance. On 4/1/26 and 4/30/26 fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. On 4/30/26 the facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 1/16/26 and 2/13/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

  2. Apr 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Continued non-compliance. On 2/9/26 and 4/1/26 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 2/21/25, 3/23/25, 4/22/25, 5/21/25, 6/20/25, 7/21/25, 8/21/25, 9/19/25, 10/20/25, 11/19/25, 12/19/25, and 1/19/26.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Continued non-compliance. On 2/9/26 and 4/1/26 emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility provided documentation of an emergency drill conducted on 8/15/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. On 4/1/26 the facility provided documentation of the last fire drill being conducted on 1/16/26.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Continued non-compliance. On 2/9/26 and 4/1/26 the file of Child #1 did not contain an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained a health report dated 4/14/25 with a previous one dated 3/25/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

  3. Feb 9, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #1 lacked 3 hours of annual child care training required from December 2024 through December of 2025. Staff #1 had 3 hours of child care training completed on 2/5/26 used for correction.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed a power strip which lacked a protective receptacle cover on the table across from the filing cabinets by the sofa.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreements for Children #2 and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact information for Child #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: Feb 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The file of Child #5 did not contain an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #5 contained a health report dated 4/14/25 with a previous one dated 3/25/24.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #1 contained a health report dated 5/7/24 with a previous one dated 4/6/22. The file of Child #1 contains a health report for a school-age child dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. The file of Child #2 contained a health report dated 5/28/25 with a previous one dated 4/10/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Observed Staff #1 place a soiled pull-up in a plastic bag instead of discarding the pull-up immediately by placing it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility provided documentation of an emergency drill conducted on 8/15/24.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/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 2/21/25, 3/23/25, 4/22/25, 5/21/25, 6/20/25, 7/21/25, 8/21/25, 9/19/25, 10/20/25, 11/19/25, 12/19/25, and 1/19/26.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a) Health Information

      “The file of Child #4 did not contain an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Child #4 did not contain a health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file of Child #2 did not contain child service reports completed at least every 6 months (See LIS Code Sheet). The file of Child #2 contained child service reports completed on 6/20/25 and 12/20/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

  4. Feb 19, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(3)/3280.133(8) Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions

      “The health report for Child #5 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication and any special diet the child receives and the reason for the special diet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact information for Children #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the complete address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Staff #2 did not ensure that children's hands were washed before lunch.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem

      “The health report for Child #5 did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing, or lead poisoning.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(1) Physical examination

      “The files of Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained adult health assessments which did not include documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The primary staff or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 1/26/24, 3/26/24, 5/24/24, 7/26/24, 9/24/24, and 11/25/24.”
    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “The operator lacked documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.”
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of Staff #1 lacked a dated disclosure statement.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

      “At approximately 10:10 AM Staff #1 left the facility to take a young school-age child to the bus stop while leaving Staff #2 to care for a group of mixed-age children which included 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 4 preschoolers.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Observed Simply Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the bookcase at the entrance which was accessible to children.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files of Children #1, #4, and #5 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #1 had child service reports completed on 6/20/23, 12/21/23, and 12/20/24. Child #4 had child service reports completed on 6/21/23 and 12/21/23. Child #5, who had an admission date of 4/16/24, had a child service report completed on 12/20/24.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/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 1/29/24, 2/23/24, 3/24/24, 4/23/24, 5/23/24, 6/23/24, 7/23/24, 8/23/24, 9/23/24, 10/23/24, 11/22/24, and 12/23/24.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(1) Child's health history

      “The health report for Child #5 did not include a review of the child's health history.”
  5. Feb 22, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreements for Children #3 and #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a cracked handle of a red bin containing LEGOS.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The files of Children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2 who had an admission date of 3/13/23 had an initial health report dated 9/13/23. Child #3 who had an admission date of 4/13/23 did not have a health report on file. Child #4 who had an admission date of 4/13/23 had an initial health report dated 9/5/23. Child #5 who had an admission date of 5/22/23 did not have a health report on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “The facility had a Class B fire extinguisher in the kitchen, but the gauge indicated it was empty.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The primary staff or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 1/17/23, 3/17/23, 5/17/23, 7/17/23, 9/15/23, 11/14/23, and 1/26/24.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file of Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form prior to admission. Child #4 had an admission date of 4/13/23 with an emergency contact dated 7/17/23.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 1/24/23 and 7/24/23.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(e) Letter to parents

      “The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including shelter of children during an emergency including lockdown, shelter in place at the facility, and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; evacuation of children from the building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises; a method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can safety be reunited with their children; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions; and emergency drills conducted annually.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The files of Children #1, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Staff #2 did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after being diapered. Staff #2 used a baby wipe to wash the mobile child's hands.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #1 and #2 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 2/8/22.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact for Child #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission. Child #4 had an admission date of 4/13/23 with an emergency contact dated 7/17/23.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(2) Child's allergies

      “The health report for Child #2 did not include a list of the child's allergies.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(3)/3280.133(8) Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions

      “The health report for Child #2 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication and if a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions and the parent's written consent shall be retained in the child's file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “Observed 2 pair of adult scissors in the 2nd drawer from the bottom in the filing cabinet to the right of the bay window in the kitchen area which were accessible to children. Observed 2 screw drivers in the 2nd drawer from the bottom in the first filing cabinet by the television which were accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The health report for Child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete

      “The health report for Child #2 did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Observed Staff #2 place a soiled disposable diaper in a plastic bag instead of discarding the diaper immediately by placing it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “Child #5, a 1-year-old, lacked Hepatitis B immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #5 had documentation of 1 Hepatitis B immunization.”
  6. Apr 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “2nd citation. Previously cited on 2/7/23. The primary staff person 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 1/19/22, 3/21/22, 5/20/22, 7/19/22, 9/19/22, 11/18/22, and 1/17/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “2nd citation. Previously cited on 2/7/23. The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “2nd citation. Previously cited on 2/7/23. The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least once every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 2/8/22, 3/10/22, 4/9/22, 5/9/22, 6/8/22, 7/8/22, 8/7/22, 9/6/22, 10/6/22, 11/5/22, 12/5/22, and 1/4/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

  7. Feb 7, 2023Inspection23 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “The primary staff person or designated staff person did not ensure that evacuation routes were posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. An evacuation route was posted in the basement but not on the first floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/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 2/8/22, 3/10/22, 4/9/22, 5/9/22, 6/8/22, 7/8/22, 8/7/22, 9/6/22, 10/6/22, 11/5/22, 12/5/22, and 1/4/23.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The emergency plan did not contain evacuation routes and evacuation plans or written directions to exit the building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “The files of Children #2 and #3 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file of Child #3 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

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file of Child #2 lacked the complete home address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #3 lacked the complete home and work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file of Child #3 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The file of Child #5 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: Feb 8, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files of Children #2, #3, and #4 lacked child service reports with the reinstating of this regulation on 10/31/22. The files of Children #2, #3, and #4 contained child service reports dated 12/21/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a Step 2 Slide/Climber with approximately a 4 by 6 inch hole on the side creating rough edges and pinch points in the Outdoor Play Space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.92(a) Portable space heaters

      “The facility lacked documentation that portable space heaters are allowed by local ordinance to be used while children are in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contacts and agreements for Children #1 and #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was reviewed on 7/12/21 and 9/7/22. Child #1's agreement was reviewed on 7/12/21, 3/7/22, and 9/7/22. Child #3's emergency contact was signed on 1/24/22 and reviewed on 1/24/23. Child #3's agreement was signed on 1/24/22 with no reviews.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed rotted, splintering wood at the bottom of the shed in the Outdoor Play Space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Observed Gorilla Wood Glue and Gorilla Glue which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the 3rd drawer of the tan filing cabinet beside the heat register in the kitchen which were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of Staff #1 lacked a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The file of Staff #1 contained a current State Police Clearance dated 3/23/21, a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/30/21, and a current FBI Clearance dated 3/21/21, but the previous State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance were missing from the file. The file of Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate (NSOR). The file of Staff #2 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. Staff #2 had a Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/9/22 with the previous one dated 2/6/17.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan updated on 12/17/22 to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “Observed various tools in the 3rd drawer of the filing cabinet by the TV which were accessible to children. Observed pairing knives in the top drawer by the oven which were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. The files of Staff #1 and #2 contained no documentation of completing the health and safety update. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The primary staff person 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 1/19/22, 3/21/22, 5/20/22, 7/19/22, 9/19/22, 11/18/22, and 1/17/23.”
  8. Feb 8, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Observed disinfecting wipes and dish washer soap, labeled keep out of the reach of children, were accessible to children in an unlocked low cabinet. Observed a gas can accessible to children on the porch near the entrance door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed two electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers, accessible to children by the eating area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Observed the facility did not have documentation of the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire alarm system. Observed the facility did not have documentation of testing of the fire alarm system at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed a pack n play which was not labeled for use by a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 which did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Observed child file #1 and #4 contained most recent health assessments which were dated more than 18 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Observed child file #2 and #4 did not contain an updated vaccination records as written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.133(4) Locked

      “Observed Albuterol medication accessible to children on the table where the children eat. Observed an unlocked medication cabinet in the area where the children eat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Observed the operator did not have documentation of conducting an annual emergency drill within the period of 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c)/3280.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

      “Observed child file #2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed staff file #2, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 30 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “Observed staff file #2 did not have documentation of completion in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #2 contained a most recent criminal background clearance which was dated more than 60 months ago. Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained a most recent CPSL required mandated reporter training which was dated more than 60 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Observed the operator did not have documentation that the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained documentation of training in the emergency plan which was dated more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Linda Nale Group Day Care Home licensed?

Yes. Linda Nale Group Day Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Linda Nale Group Day Care Home last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Linda Nale Group Day Care Home had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 64 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Linda Nale Group Day Care Home care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Linda Nale Group Day Care Home accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Linda Nale Group Day Care Home's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Linda Nale Group Day Care Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 539-1497 to ask.

What is Linda Nale Group Day Care Home's phone number?

(814) 539-1497.

Where is Linda Nale Group Day Care Home?

Johnstown, PA 15906. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).