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Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home

Chambersburg, PA 17201 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home

Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 39 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 15
  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 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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  1. May 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an agreement that lacked the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The facility was observed to lack complete documentation of conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a) Signed

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an agreement that lacked the signature of the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) Immunization record/Immunization record

      “The file for child #1 was observed to lack an immunization report in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. that was obtained no more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The file for child #1 was observed to lack an initial health report dated no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility This was evidenced by no health report present in the file, 117 days after enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

  2. May 8, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of successful completion of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The facility was observed to lack a written policy that addresses shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain original agreements.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.192(2) Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack the health report obtained to correct a previous violation 151(2).”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack written consent for emergency medical care signed by a parent as required prior to admission.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “The file for children #1, #2 and #3 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff as required prior to admission.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The file for children #4 and #5 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “The file for child #4 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a) Signed

      “The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain agreement forms that were not signed by the operator.”
    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain clearances that had not been updated once in a 60-month period. This was evidenced by a PA state Police Clearance dated 2/3/2020, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 1/21/2020, and a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance dated 2/28/2020 present in the file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility was observed to be providing a letter to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures, however, this letter did not detail the accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “The facility was observed to have a working smoke detection system that was not interconnected as required by 34 Pa. Code § 403.23(c)(1), 62 P.S. § 1016(c), and 55 Pa. Code § 3290.95.”
  3. May 29, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.24(c) Training regarding plan

      “Observed staff file #1 did not contain of documentation of the review and training in the emergency plan within the previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed an electrical outlet, which did not have protective electrical cover, below the window in the children's playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Observed the following items which were accessible to children, aerosol spray in the bathroom, hand sanitizer on the desk, grill cleaner outside, and clorox wipes on the table, which were all labeled keep out of the reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted

      “Observed poison ivy growing, accessible to children, on the fence around the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.66(b) No cigarette butts

      “Observed cigarette butts accessible to children in the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(b) Parent receives original

      “Observed child file #3, 4, and 5 contained an incomplete original agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Observed the emergency contact information for child #3, 4, and 5 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 and #3 did not include the health insurance policy number. Observed the emergency contact information for child file #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed the emergency contact information for child file #3, 4, and 5 did not contain the complete address and the phone number for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “Observed the health assessment 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.133(4) Locked

      “Observed a bottle of day quill on a counter in the eating area of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed staff file #1 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 31 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

      “Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 9 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Transportation

      3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Observed the operator stated she takes the children on a walk to the park nearby, but the emergency contact information for child file #3, 4, and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Observed the facility did not have documentation of all of the required information needed upon completion of the required fire drills and fire alarm testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “Observed the documentation for the required annual emergency drill did not contain all of the required information listed on the OCDEL emergency drill log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of 3 clock hours of childcare training completed within the most recently completed annual training year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(a) Within 60 days

      “Observed child file #3, 4, and 5, who have all been in attendance at the facility for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

  4. May 9, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.73(c) Has all items

      “Observed the facility first aid kit did not contain sterile gauze.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.74(a) Requirements

      “Observed a damaged bottom hinge on the bathroom door. Observed areas of the fence in the outdoor play area had exposed nails and detached boards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed plastic bags, accessible to toddlers, in care, inside the unlocked vanity in the bathroom used by children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.66(b) No cigarette butts

      “Observed a large number of cigarette butts on the ground of the outdoor play area used by the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Observed lysol cleaner accessible to children in an unlocked vanity in the bathroom used by the children. Observed hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes accessible to children on a table/counter in the eating area. Observed weed/bug killer accessible to children in the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers in the play room by the toy box and by the air conditioner unit and in the front room on a power strip by the television.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due date of 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “Observed staff file #1, did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training during the training year dated 12/19/21-12/19/22”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “Observed the facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “Observed the operator did not have a fire alarm testing record showing the alarms were tested at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Observed the most recent documented fire drill was conducted over 10 months ago on 7/7/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

      “Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain documentation of review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed a pack n play which was not labeled with the child's name. The side support for the pack n play was not in the correct position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed splintering edges and loose pegs on a toy shelf in the playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

  5. May 19, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(b) Emergency plan

      “Observed the emergency plan was not available and the operator could not produce documentation of the annual review of the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “Observed the operator did not have documentation of testing of the fire alarm system at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

      “Observed child file #1, 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: Aug 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.

      “Observed child file #1 and #5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

      “Observed child file #3 and #5, both preschool children, contained most recent health assessments which were more than 24 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(a) Within 60 days

      “Observed child file #1 and #2 contained initial health assessments which were dated more than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 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: Jul 30, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #2 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(b) Parent receives original

      “Observed child file #1 and #2 contained incomplete original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a broken plastic chair in the outdoor play area. Observed a torn cover and exposed foam on a play mat in the play room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed a spot of damaged paint/wall covering in the living room to the right of the doorway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.74(a) Requirements

      “Observed the ceiling in the play room and in the bathroom used by children was damaged and needed to be repaired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.73(b) Inaccessible to children

      “Observed the first aid kit for the facility was accessible to children on a low table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted

      “Observed poke weed and poison ivy accessible to children as it is growing on or by the fence around the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “Observed hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low table and desk. Observed weed killer accessible to children on the step area in the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed an electrical outlet, which did not have a protective receptacle cover, by the gate in the playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(g) Age and training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3290.31(g)(10).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 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 Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home licensed?

Yes. Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 504-8694 to confirm.

How much does Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 504-8694 to ask.

What is Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home's phone number?

(717) 504-8694.

Where is Lynette Francis Family Child Care Home?

Chambersburg, PA 17201. 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).