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Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home

Chambersburg, PA 17202 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days

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About Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home

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

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Hours today
5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00257173
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 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 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #1 contained updated mandated reporter training which was completed more than 60 months after the previous valid mandated reporter training (8/6/20 and 4/29/26). Observed staff file #1 contained a criminal background check receipt and not the actual criminal background certified clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain updated 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: Jun 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Observed at the time of the inspection, the fire alarms were operable but were not operating interconnected on both floors of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.115(a)(2) Above-ground pool inaccessible

      “Observed a hot tub, near the outdoor play area used by children, which had a protective top cover which was not locked.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

  2. May 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(b) Parent receives original

      “Observed child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Observed the agreement for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.166(1) Written statement

      “Observed the facility did not have a specific infant and formula feeding schedule from the parent for an infant receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed child file #1 did not contain the correct health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Observed the emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025

  3. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

  4. May 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.115(a)(2) Above-ground pool inaccessible

      “Observed the aboveground swimming pool was not made inaccessible due to the fact the gate lacked a lock. At the time of the observation, no lock or locking mechanism was on the gate latch.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training

      “The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file of child #2 lacked documentation of parent reviewing the emergency contact form and financial agreement every 6 months due to the fact the last date on file was 9/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023

  5. May 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact the dates listed on the log were 3-18-22 and 4-18-22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 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 Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home licensed?

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

When was Melissa Ebersole 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 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Ebersole Family Child Care Home care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 729-0292 to ask.

What is Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home's phone number?

(717) 729-0292.

Where is Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home?

Chambersburg, PA 17202. 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).