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Miles of Smiles Family Daycare

1800 W State St, New Castle, PA 161015.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days

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About Miles of Smiles Family Daycare

Miles of Smiles Family Daycare is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 85 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 84 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 PM

Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

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Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Miles of Smiles Family Daycare

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Capacity
85 children
Ages
School-age children
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 5, 2025: 23 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 84 rules in all · 79 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 19
  • Records and paperwork 14
  • Safety and hazards 13
  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Supervision and ratios 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Background checks 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • 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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  1. Sep 5, 2025Inspection23 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The cots in the main room were not labeled for use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “Both bathrooms used by children did not contain a lidded waste receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the main room under the front window on the right of the room was damaged plaster. The white paint on the white side of the play barn had peeling paint. In the outside play space was peeling paint along the bottom of the building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The operator did not have information on how to access the regulations posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In the infant room and the main room both first aid kits were missing nonporous gloves. In the back room the first aid kit was missing nonporous gloves, tweezers, scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #2's file contained an NSOR certificate dated 8/5/2020 which is more than 60 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety 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): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child #4's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. Child #2-8/13/24, Child #3-6/19/23, Child #4-4/19/22, and Child #5-8/22/24”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #3's initial health assessment dated 6/25/25 was after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “At approximately 945am in the main room the staff did not make sure the children washed their hands before snack.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for child #2 and #5, enrolled more than 60 days ago, did not contain a health assessment. The files for child #3 and #4's initial health assessments were more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Health assessment date: Child #3-9/6/23, Child #4-11/1/22”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 11/1/22 and 8/27/24 which is more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6 month review signature. Child #2-8/13/24, Child #3-6/19/23, Child #4-4/19/22, and Child #5-8/22/24”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “In the back room the emergency transportation was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #1 and 5's files did not contain 3 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2's file did not contain 5 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Child #4's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Child #3's financial agreement did not contain the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Child #5's financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #2 and 4's, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months(See LIS Code Sheet), files did not contain child service reports. Child #3's file contained a child service report dated 3/2025 which was more than 6 months after date of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “Child #5's financial agreement did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for Child #2 and #5, enrolled more than 60 days ago, does not include an immunization record.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the main room along the windowsills dirt and debris was observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

  2. Jun 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The health assessment in the file was dated 6/25/25 and the TB test was dated 6/27/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked initial emergency plan training (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a signed and dated disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

  3. Jan 29, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the outside space the gate on the fence was broken and hanging by the top hinges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the main room on the lower part of the purple wall was a hole exposing damaged plaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “In the infant room there was no step stool, so the teacher was holding children up to the sink to wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log contained the date of the last drill being completed on 11/18/24 which is more than 60 days ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “**At approximately 11:03am staff person #1 left the main room to take one child to the bathroom. This left staff person #2 out of ratio with 2 Preschoolers, 3 Older toddlers, and 2 Young toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the back room on the table accessible to children there was an open bottle of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that stated keep out of reach of children. In the infant room in the unlocked 3 draw unit was Desitin diaper cream which stated keep out of reach of children, accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “*At approximately 11:03am staff person #1 left the main room to take one child to the bathroom. This left staff person #2 out of ratio with 2 Preschoolers, 3 Older toddlers, and 2 Young toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 10/7/24-11/18/24 which are more than 30 days apart, and it has also been more than 30 days since the alarm was last tested.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

  4. Nov 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Second citation previously cited on 9/10/24. The emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Second Citation previously cited on 9/10/24. The file for Staff #7 did not contain a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “Second citation previously cited on 9/10/24. The letter that is provided to the parent of each enrolled parent explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the method to contact parent when an emergency occurs, method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

  5. Sep 10, 2024Inspection45 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff #1 file contained fire safety training that was dated 8/10/24, which was more than 12 months after date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #1 does not include a 6 month update signature for the emergency contact form which is more than 6 months since enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #2 file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 2/17/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #3 file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 6/1/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #4's file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 11/8/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 6/23/23 which is more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #2, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 2/17/23 which is more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is an older toddler age child (See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “In the infant room it was observed that an infant was being changed on a cloth changing station that was part of a pack and play. No surface covering was available at the time, and it was unable to be properly sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff #2 were dated 6/28/21 and 10/11/23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff #4 were dated 2/9/22 and 8/16/24, which is more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments for Staff #5 were dated 2/13/22 and 8/16/24. The initial health assessment on file for Staff #6 is dated 12/4/23 which is after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #7 did not contain a health assessment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff #7 was observed not to contain documentation of a Tuberculosis test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “There was no written statement giving formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parents for enrolled infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In the infant room 2 bottles were observed to not be labeled with the infant's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #1 does not include a 6 month update signature for the Financial agreement which is more than 6 months since enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #2 file does not contain an initial or update signature on the financial agreement. Child #3 file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 6/1/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #4's file most recent 6-month review for the financial agreement was dated 11/8/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's file most recent 6-month review for the financial agreement was dated 6/23/23 which is more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child #4's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for Staff #6 and 7 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 8/9/24-9/10/24, which is more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The operator did not have their certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was filed away in office. The operator did not have information posted for how to access the regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator did not have proof of sending the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for Staff #2 includes 2 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 6/3/23-6/3/24. The file for Staff #4 includes 4 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 6/3/23-6/3/24. The file for Staff #5 includes 5 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 6/3/23-6/3/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Child #1's file who has been enrolled more than 60 days(See LIS Code Sheet) did not contain a health assessment. Child #3 initial health assessment was received more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Child #4's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Child #1 file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child #2 file did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1, 2, 3, and 4's file did not contain a child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “Child #2, 3, and 5's file did not include the fee amount on their financial agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the operator or parent signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/10/24 at approximately 11:55am it was observed that 2 young toddlers in the main room toddler area were asleep and pack and plays and left unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 9/10/24 at approximately 11:55am it was observed that 2 young toddlers in the main room toddler area were asleep and pack and plays and left unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the main area toddler area, the 4 pack and plays did not have 2 ft on 3 sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the main room the taller shelves with buckets were not attached to the wall to make them stable and unable to tip over.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Inside the play barn in which toddler were playing small pieces of play food with diameter of less than an inch was observed accessible to children still placing objects in their mouth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Child #4's file did not contain a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the outside play space, there was a climber that was missing its slide. This caused it to be unstable when in use. The changing mat in the toddler area was ripped and exposing foam not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “In the teal bathroom in the SA/PS room a lidded trash can was not present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the teal bathroom in the SA/PS room a handwashing sign was missing near the toilet. In the green dino bathroom a handwashing sign was missing near the toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On the windowsills of the play barn is peeling paint. On the outside of the red toddler area on the corner was peeling paint and damaged plaster. Inside the red toddler area was peeling paint near the entrance of the area. In the eating area on the green wall and the red wall was peeling paint. There was peeling paint long the bottom of the garage door in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The window edge on the left side of the barn had a rough edge. The red wall in the eating area had a white substance running down it. The ceiling tile with a vent in it in the hallway near the eating area was cracked and hanging down from the ceiling. The outside white gate to the play area the hinge on the bottom was detached and the upper hinge had been damaged and was loose. In the green dino bathroom in the SA/PS room the toilet bolts were exposed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In the SA/PS room the first aid kit only contained 1 band aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “In the SA/PS room in the green dino bathroom the hot water in the sink that the children use was 117.6 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the SA/PS room on the table next to the TV accessible to children was hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and a container that contained sunscreen. Each stated to keep out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 9/10/24 at approximately 11:55am it was observed that 2 young toddlers in the main room toddler area were asleep in pack and plays and left unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “Staff #7, who was identified as an aide, was observed to be working in the infant room without supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff #7 did not contain proof of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #3 contained a disclosure statement that was signed, but it was missing a date and witness signature. The file for Staff #6 contained an NSOR clearance dated 7/17/24 which is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet), and a disclosure statement that was only signed but not dated or witnessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan was reviewed annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter that is provided to the parent of each enrolled parent explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the method to contact parent when an emergency occurs, method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #1 file was missing 2 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2 file was missing the addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #4's file was missing 1 address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

  6. Sep 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff Person #1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 9/28/18, more than 60 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “The facility's fire detection log documented testing between 4/2/24-5/10/24 and 5/10/24-6/14/24, more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

  7. Sep 21, 2023Inspection29 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 5 did not include an evaluation conducted within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the school age room lacked soap, gauze pads, tweezers, scissors and gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed protruding bolts at the bases of the toilets in the two school age bathrooms. Observed flaking ceiling tiles in the girl's bathroom. Observed a loose ceiling tile near the bathroom of the school age room and discoloration from water damage on three ceiling tiles in the main room. The double-doors to the squared off office area in the main room where not secure, which creates a potential pinch hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed peeling flaking paint by the window and along the bottom of the walls in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “The diaper changing area in the squared off infant area was not near a source of running water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a cracked Stanley Junior playset in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Child #3 and #4 who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, did not include child service reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 did not include the release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #4, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “An annual letter notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The files for Staff Person #2, 3, and 4 did not include documentation of any annual hours of training for the period 6/3/22-6/3/23. The file for Staff Person #5 contained documentation of 6.5. hours of annual hours of training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility did not have a written policy for shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10-hour Health and Safety Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “An emergency annual drill was not conducted or documented within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff Person #8, an assistant group supervisor, did not include documentation of a high school diploma or GED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The fee agreement in the file for Child #3, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, had not been updated by the parent. The first parent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the files for Child #4 and #5 were conducted more than 6 months after the child's first day in attendance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “Pickup and drop-off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The most recent emergency plan training in the files for Staff Person #2, 4 and 5, exceeded 12 months between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The files for Staff Person #2 and #3 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months. The most recent annual fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The first fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #5 as conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The pediatric first aid/CPR certification in the files for Staff Person #1 and #6 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The one-hour health and safety updates in the files for Staff Person #1, #2, #4 and #5 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/23. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include documentation of the one-hour health and safety update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 and #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10-hour Health and Safety Training (see LIS code sheet):”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The most current health assessments in the files for Staff Person #3, 4 and 6 do not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #6 and #7 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. The file for Staff Person #8 did not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1, a 7 month old infant, did not include documentation of 4 and 6 month immunizations recommended by the CDC or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff Person #3 did not include an FBI Clearance conducted within the past 60 months. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include a State Police, Child Abuse or FBI Clearance conducted within the past 60 months. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include documentation of an NSOR Certificate. The State Police, FBI and NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #7 were conducted more than 45 days after the staff person's first day in child care. The file for Staff Person #7, who has lived out of state in the past five years, did not include the required clearances for Ohio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

  8. Oct 31, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for Staff #1 and #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “The files for Child #1 and #4 contained immunization records that did not include documentation on an influenza vaccine in the past 12 months as recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 did not contain signature of parents indicating that the agreements and emergency contact documents for each child had been reviewed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses of two listed persons to whom the enrolled child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “An exposed nail was observed protruding from a half-door in an area accessible to children in the eating area. Also observed in the eating area were several staples protruding from the wall in an area accessible to children. Contact with said areas could result in laceration or puncture injuries.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for Staff #2 contained documentation that her TB test results were read after her first date in a childcare position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The trash can located in the infant room being used for diaper disposal was not a hands-free can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “An unused, unprotected electrical outlet was observed in an area accessible to children in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the completion of high school or a GED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

  9. Jun 2, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A wooden playhouse structure located in an area accessible to children in care was observed to have a broken piece of wooden trim positioned on the outside of the structure framing an open faux window. Three approximately 3" in diameter holes were observed in areas accessible to children in care on the vinyl fence enclosing the outdoor space. The edges of said holes were somewhat jagged and sharp. Contact with either the holes in the fence or the broken edge of the trim piece could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “Two nearly floor to door top glass entry doors and two identically sized, adjacent sidelights were observed to lack visual identifiers, which would assist in preventing a child from walking/running into the glass, which could cause a blunt force injury.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “An approximately 4' x 3' activity table in an area accessible to children in care in the main child care space was observed to have loose legs, which cause the table to wobble and shift when pressure was applied. As the table shifted, visible space would open and close at the areas where the tabletop met the table legs causing pinch points at each of the four corners of the table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff #1 contained an incomplete FBI Criminal History Clearance. Staff #1 may not work in the facility until such time as a complete FBI Clearance is obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 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 Miles of Smiles Family Daycare licensed?

Yes. Miles of Smiles Family Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Miles of Smiles Family Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 5, 2025, with 23 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Miles of Smiles Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 84 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 79 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 Miles of Smiles Family Daycare care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Miles of Smiles Family Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Miles of Smiles Family Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Miles of Smiles Family Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 965-8604 to ask.

What is Miles of Smiles Family Daycare's phone number?

(724) 965-8604.

Where is Miles of Smiles Family Daycare?

1800 W State St, New Castle, PA 16101. The nearest other daycare we list is Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).