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Little People Child Care

Tamaqua, PA 18252 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Little People Child Care

Little People Child Care is a group home daycare in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Little People Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00256303
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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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  1. May 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2026, a large plastic playset in the outdoor playground was observed to have several cracks on the inside of the playset. This left sharp edges exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #1 had current clearances on file on 5/12/2026. However, the updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 4/30/2026. The previous NSOR clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 7/27/2020. Staff #1 verified that they had direct contact and routine interaction with children while this clearance was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 5/12/2026, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a young toddler was dated 9/29/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On 5/12/2026, the fire drill/fire detection was up to date. However, the log showed two lapses during the previous 11 months in the requirement to manually test the fire detection system at least once every 30 days as follows: The alarm was tested on 6/19/2025 then not again until 8/18/2025 and the alarm was tested on 1/21/2026 then not again until 2/23/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

  2. May 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 5/21/2025, Staff #1 had current clearances on file. However, the DHS FBI clearance was not requested prior to working in a childcare position as required. In addition, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance was not on file prior to working in childcare, which is required as of 2/1/2025. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 5/21/2025, the record/emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The record also did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “On 5/21/2025, the health assessment form on file for Staff #1 did not have the boxes checked to indicate that the individual is free of communicable diseases or that the staff person is suitable to provide childcare. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “On 5/21/2025, the emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the address for one of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 5/21/2025, a piece of cracked plastic with sharp edges exposed was seen on one of the little tikes playsets on the outdoor playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 5/21/2025, the emergency contact information did not include the health insurance coverage and the policy number for Child #1. The emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number for Child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

  3. May 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 5/15/2024, the emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, and also did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 5/15/2024, the most recent health report on file for Child #1 did not include verification of the following immunizations that are recommended by the ACIP between the ages of 12-15 months: MMR, Varicella and [name] The file for Child #1 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 5/15/2024, the emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number for Child #1. The emergency contact information for Child#2 did not include the health insurance coverage and the policy number. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On 5/15/2024, the fire detection log was up to date, However, the log indicated a lapse in the manual testing that is required every 30 days. Manuel testing was documented on 2/28/2024 and then not again until 4/12/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 5/15/2024, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a young toddler was dated 8/9/2023. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

  4. Mar 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Child #1 is missing the physicians address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Child #1 is missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Child #1 is missing the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Child #1 is missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

  5. May 5, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Child #1 is missing the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Cert Rep observed peeling paint on the right side of the wall near the entrance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “Cert Rep observed 3 water stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Operator has not conducted an annual emergency drill, last emergency drill documented was 4/28/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

  6. Feb 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #1 has an expired FBI clearance, dated 3/10/17.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023

  7. Sep 27, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child #1 does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Transportation

      3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Child #1 does not have signed parental consent for walking excursions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “Staff person #1 did not have and initial health assessment and TB test on file prior to working with children. Date of health assessment 6/14/22, date of TB test 6/14/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #1 does not have updated emergency contact and agreement information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Cert Rep observed two pack n plays in use and were not labeled for individual use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #1 does not have two written nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Child #1 is missing the place of employment, address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff person #1 has not received initial emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #1 did not complete the required mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Date of mandated reporter training 9/21/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

  8. May 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Little People Child Care licensed?

Yes. Little People Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little People Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little People Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Little People Child Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little People Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little People Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little People Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 668-1886 to ask.

What is Little People Child Care's phone number?

(570) 668-1886.

Where is Little People Child Care?

Tamaqua, PA 18252. 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).