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Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home
Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 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
- 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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
Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00253743
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for household members #1 and #2 were observed to lack a current NSOR clearance. This was evidenced by NSOR clearances dated 07/16/2020 present in the file. The file for household member #3 was observed to contain an NSOR certificate that was not acquired within 60 months as evidenced by NSOR clearances in the file dated 07/20/2020 and 12/22/2025 a period of 65 months.”
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Per the operator's admission, an evacuation route is not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Operator stated there is not an evacuation route posted on the 2nd floor of the home. Evacuation routes were observed to be posted on the basement and ground levels.”
Jan 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The facility was observed to lack an evacuation route posted on the top floor of the home as evidenced by the operator information Cert Rep an evacuation route was not posted on the top floor.”
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack verification the operator completed and updated the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information.”
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility was observed to lack a written policy to address Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and general child maltreatment.”
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The facility was observed to have evidence a letter explaining the emergency procedures was provided to each enrolled parent. However, this letter lacked providing information regarding the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Jan 29, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility was observed to lack a posting or documentation that the parent of each child enrolled was provided with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an immunization record that indicated that the immunization status does not include all recommended immunizations. Specifically, the immunization record indicates that no MMR or Varicella vaccines had been administered, and the record stated refused by parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The facility's transport van was observed to lack emergency contacts present, owner admitted to removing and not returning the emergency contacts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files of Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 were observed to contain an original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“The facility lacked documentation of pet Stormy's current rabies immunizations, as evidence by a certificate on file that expired on 1/24/24 5 days prior to inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3290.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The facility was observed to have embedded play equipment with wooden chip mulch that measured less than 6" at every observed fall point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The facility was observed to have a string of decorative lights with a receptable end that lack a protective outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.24(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The facility was observed to lack evacuation routes posted on the 2nd and 3rd floors, as evidenced by the operator admitting evacuation routes are not posted on the 2nd and 3rd floors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“The facility was observed to lack documentation that testing of the smoke detection system was tested once in every 30-day period during the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility was observed to lack documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually, as evidenced by an emergency drill log that indicated the last emergency drill occurred on 01/09/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
Jan 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An outlet located on the wall behind the red and blue toy box was observed to be without a Protective receptacle cover.”
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The facility was observed to lack evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on the 1st and 2nd floors of the home.”
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for household member #2 was observed to lack a current FBI clearance.”
3290.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem
“The file for child #3 was observed to contain a health report that did not include a response where the assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need is requested.”
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation that Staff person #1 had completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety 2022 update training on or before 12/30/2022 and was completed 01/13/2023. The Facility was observed to have an Emergency Plan that lacked a statement regarding Continuity of Operations. The Facility was observed to lack a policy for Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.”
3290.176 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The first aid kit located in the Van was observed not to contain soap.”
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The file for child #1 was observed to lack an emergency contact form.”
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for children #2 and #4 was observed to lack an initial agreement or subsequent written agreements.”
Jan 27, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A protective receptacle cover located by the rocking chair next to the white board was not on the electrical outlet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3290.73(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the facility's first aid kit was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the play washer/dryer knob was broken and cracked causing sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement form on file for child #3 was observed not to contain the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3290.133(3) Name on bottle
“There were sample packets of non-aspirin medication and first aid ointment medication in the first aid kit that were not labeled for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility fire drill log showed that the facility did not conduct fire drills every 60 days. This is evidenced by there being a gap of more that 60 days from 8/1/21 to 10/3/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact Form on file for child #1 and #2 was observed not to contain the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan was observed not to include a lock-down procedure at the facility nor did it list accommodations of infant and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being documented 9/1/21 to 10/3/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility did not have an annual emergency drill documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home
Is Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (240) 527-7467 to ask.
What is Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(240) 527-7467.
Where is Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home?
Greencastle, PA 17225. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.