Malave Child Care Center
1714 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA
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Mercedes M Reyes
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About Mercedes M Reyes
Mercedes M Reyes is a home daycare in Lancaster, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Mercedes M Reyes
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00249773
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 23, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Child #1 included an emergency contact information sheet last reviewed on 4.10.25 and a financial agreement last reviewed on 4.10.25. The file for Child #2 included an emergency contact information sheet last reviewed on 3.30.25 and a financial agreement last reviewed on 3.30.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2025
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Child #3 did not include the date of admission into the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2025
3290.192(4) Required training
“During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Staff Person #1 had 6 hours of professional development training on file for the training period AND Staff Person #2 had 8 hours of professional development training on file for the training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2025
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a copy of a signed/witnessed CPSL disclosure document.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the files for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain copies of the forms which describe the required child growth and development of the child in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Child #3 did not contain copies of an initial health assessment [copies of immunizations were present].”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Child #2 contained a copy of an initial health assessment dated 10.31.23 [expired 10.31.24].”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of required documents at the facility, it was found that a written policy pertaining to Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head trauma was not on file at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Upon inspection of the physical spaces, it was found that chipping/peeling paint was in evidence at the rear of the facility in the restroom/diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Upon inspection of the fire detection devices at the facility, it was found that an interconnected fire detection system was not installed at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 last health assessment on record was dated 9.23.22 AND the last health assessment for Staff Person #2 was dated 10.5.22. Both documents were expired at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 had 7.5 hours of training completed AND Staff Person #2 had 6.5 hours of training completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Upon completion of the onsite physical site inspection, it was directly observed that a can of insecticide was on the kitchen table, which was accessible to children walking by.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“Upon inspection of the facility personnel files, it was found that staff person #1 and #2 did not receive annual emergency plan training within the last one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a continuity of operations plan was not developed and included. In addition, it was directly observed that staff person #1 and #2 were caring for children unsupervised without having completed the required 2022 Health and Safety training topics update.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information for child #1 - #3 was missing the address[s] of the individual[s] designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety documents, it was observed that tests were conducted on the followng dates, which exceeded the maximum of 30 days between tests: 1.8.23 -2.18.23; 5.9.23 - 6.13.23; 8.11.23 - 9.12.23”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 2022 Health and Safety training topics update. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 2022 Health and Safety training topics update.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Upon completion of the physical site inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the doorframe between the kitchen and dining room, near the child gate.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety documents, it was observed that drills were conducted on the following dates, which exceeded the maximum of 60 days between drills: 12.13.22 - 2.15.23”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was missing for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the financial agreement for child #1 was last reviewed on 10.20.21 and for child #4 on 12.14.21, which exceeded the maximum 6 month review period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Upon inspection of the onsite physical site inspection, it was directly observed that staff person #2 changed a child's diaper and then placed the used diaper in an unlined and unlidded 5-gallon bucket in the bathroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) Immunization record/Immunization record
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #2 and #3 did not have an influenza record or valid exemption on file. Further, it was found that child #4 is missing 1 DTAP vaccination, 1 HIB vaccination and 1 Pneumococcal vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that child #4 health assessment on file is dated 5.20.22 and would have expired on 5.20.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Upon inspection of the children's files onsite, it was found that information to the family about the children's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was not included for child #1 - #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
Sep 20, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pre-Service health and Safety trainings. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pre-Service health and Safety trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the required documents on file at the facility, it was found that a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not developed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records on file, it was found that testing was completed on the following dates which exceed the required minimum 30 day testing requirement: 1.8.22, 2.10.22, 3.14.22, 4.28.22, 5.24.22, 6.8.22, 7.8.22, 8.15.22, 9.15.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that specific accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down AND shelter in place at the facility were not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of facility person #1 does not contain a valid PA child abuse [expired on 6.8.22] , a valid DHS required FBI clearance [expired 6.9.22], or a valid PA criminal clearance [expired 6.2.22]. The file of facility person #2 does not contain a valid PA child abuse [expired on 6.5.22] , a valid DHS required FBI clearance [expired 6.21.22], or a valid PA criminal clearance [expired 6.2.22].”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the required documents on file at the facility, it was found that no record was present of an emergency drill being completed in 2021 or 2022 [to date].”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Mercedes M Reyes
Is Mercedes M Reyes licensed?
Yes. Mercedes M Reyes is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mercedes M Reyes last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mercedes M Reyes had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Mercedes M Reyes care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Mercedes M Reyes accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mercedes M Reyes' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 396-0589 to confirm.
How much does Mercedes M Reyes cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 396-0589 to ask.
What is Mercedes M Reyes' phone number?
(717) 396-0589.
Where is Mercedes M Reyes?
Lancaster, PA 17602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.