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Melissa Swoyer
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About Melissa Swoyer
Melissa Swoyer is a home daycare in Jonestown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Melissa Swoyer
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00257403
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan was not reviewed within the past 12 months. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3290.77 Glass
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the sliding glass door did not have a visual strip at eye level of the children. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
May 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 and #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid at the time of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3290.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file for child #3 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report was dated 03/13/2025 with the previous dated 01/24/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care at the time of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed aluminum can tabs in the outdoor play space, along the right of the above ground pool, which were accessible to toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
May 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3290.106 Refrigerator
“Observed a thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The file for child #2 included an initial health report which was not provided within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the health report on file was dated 04/29/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
May 15, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The Pediatric First Aid and CPR for staff person #1 and #2 was not completed on or before the expiration date of the previous certification. The current training was completed on 04/04/2023 with the previous training completed on 02/25/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed a spray sunscreen labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a table on the deck in the outside play space which was accessible to children. Observed a preschool age child pick-up the can and attempt to spray another child with the sunscreen while the group was getting ready to go back inside. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement form for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the parents' home and work telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The file for child #1 and #3 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file for child #1 was dated 11/03/2022, with the previous health report dated 04/28/2022. The current health report on file for child #3 was dated 04/13/2023, with the previous health report dated 08/15/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“A fire evacuation route was not posted in a conspicuous location in the basement level of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3290.31(f) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1 did not have documentation of a minimum of 12 clock hours of annual training between 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
Jun 2, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The operator did not maintain a copy of the proof of purchase for the smoke detector which was recently replaced in the bonus room/addition on the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.
“The file for child #2, a 20 month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #3, a 4-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“An emergency drill was not conducted between 12/2020 - 12/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The health report on file for child #1 was not updated al least once every 6 months; the current health report on file was dated 05/09/2022 and the previous was dated 08/24/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Melissa Swoyer
Is Melissa Swoyer licensed?
Yes. Melissa Swoyer is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Melissa Swoyer last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melissa Swoyer had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Swoyer care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Melissa Swoyer accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Melissa Swoyer's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 507-4337 to confirm.
How much does Melissa Swoyer cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 507-4337 to ask.
What is Melissa Swoyer's phone number?
(717) 507-4337.
Where is Melissa Swoyer?
Jonestown, PA 17038. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.