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2912 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville, PA
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Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 69
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare
Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare is a child care center in Barto, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 69 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256255
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 2
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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Apr 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.33(b) No more than 50% aides
“At the time of the inspection 7 of the13 staff persons working in childcare positions were documented as aide level in their staff records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Apr 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the inspection the staff in the outdoor play space was asked who their primary care group was at that moment, they were unable to identify their group at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of the inspection the records of child, #1, #2 and #3 all had financial agreements which did not specify the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #2 was lacking in the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, as well as consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served the facility over one year) did not have proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assesment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was not 18 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the timer of the inspection in the back room of the facility there were a mixed group of infants and younger toddlers in care, a total of 12 children for 2 staff. One primary care group was 4:1 with infants and the other was 7:1 with one year olds.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
Apr 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update, there was no documentation of the date of a current training kept on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff people #5 and #6 were lacking the verification of child care experience which would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the records of facility person #3, #2, and #4 all had areas of non-compliance with regards to the CPSL requirements. Specifically #2 and #3 did not have completed state police clearances. and #4 did not have a complete FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #7 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“On 7/14/23, at approximately 11:30am, Staff #1 entered the facility from outdoor water play and lined the children up against the wall to begin using the restroom. While in line, Child #1 hit another child. Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 slap Child #1 with an open handed on the back of his right shoulder, leaving a red handprint. Staff #1 proceeded to say to the child "if you cannot listen then maybe you should be slapped back."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
May 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 5/24/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 7/13/22 in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 5/24/23, at time of renewal inspection, 7 wet ceiling tiles in the back infant room childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 5/24/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #5 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance required by CPSL. Staff #2 file did not contain an acceptable Criminal Clearance. Staff #3 file did not contain an acceptable Child Abuse clearance. Staff #4 file did not contain an acceptable Pa Criminal and Child Abuse clearance as required by CPSL. (Staff #2, #3 and #4 files contained clearances for Volunteers)”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
Jul 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 7/19/22, a cracked plastic lid was observed on the lego table located in the Green Room (PK).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
Jun 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 6/28/22, staff person reported that during lunchtime on 6/16/22, Child #1 was sitting at the table and pushed self away from the table as Staff #2 was walking behind Child #1 chair. Staff #2 forcibly used her foot to push Child #1 (YT) into the table causing Child #1 to cry.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
Jun 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 6/21/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment including the results of tuberculosis skin test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
Show 6 earlier visits
- May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.37(c) Each staff person meets quals/Aides supervised all times
“On 3/4/22 and 3/18/22, during unannounced inspections, Staff #1 was observed in the Infant Room working alone in the Infant Room in the capacity of an assistant group supervisor. Staff #1 is qualified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 3/18/22, at approximately 3:40pm, Child #1 was observed asleep in a classroom swing. Child #1 file does not contain documentation of a medical reason signed by a physician for being placed in a sleeping position other than the one recommended by the AAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
Mar 18, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.37(c) Each staff person meets quals/Aides supervised all times
“On 3/4/22 and 3/18/22, during unannounced inspections, Staff #1 was observed in the Infant Room working alone in the Infant Room in the capacity of an assistant group supervisor. Staff #1 is qualified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 3/18/22, at approximately 3:40pm, Child #1 was observed asleep in a classroom swing. Child #1 file does not contain documentation of a medical reason signed by a physician for being placed in a sleeping position other than the one recommended by the AAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
Mar 4, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, a highchair was observed in front of the back exit door located in the infant room. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection dated 2/16/22)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“On 3/4/22 at approximately 10:30am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 13 Preschool children on the outdoor front porch. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 13 Older Toddlers. Staff #4 was observed out of ratio with 7 Young Toddlers. At 10:55am, Staff #5 arrived at the facility and moved children to meet all ratio requirements. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 2/16/22)”
3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) Each child care space/Updated every 6 months
“On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, updated emergency contact information was not observed in the child care space (backpacks) where children were receiving care. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection dated 2/16/22)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #2 was observed changing a diaper in the OT room. Staff #2 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after diapering. Additionally, Staff #2 did not wash own hands after diapering (Staff #2 was observed using hand sanitizer). Continued non-compliance from inspection dated 2/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
Feb 16, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, the exit door located in the back of the infant room was obstructed by two floor high chairs.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, the fire detection system was not tested in a 30 day period as required by Act 62 of 2020, Fire & Panic Act. The last test date of the fire detection system was dated 1/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 was observed changing a diaper in the Young Toddler Room. Staff #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after diapering. Staff #1 did not wash hands after diapering the child.”
3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) Each child care space/Updated every 6 months
“On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, emergency contact information located in the child care space/outdoor backpacks were not updated in writing by the parent once in a 6 month period.”
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator located in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, 5 torn rest mats exposing the inside stuffing were observed in the back right PK classroom.”
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, an open container of plastic bags were observed accessible to children under the diaper changing table located in the Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, at approximately 10:30am, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 14 Older Toddlers for approximately 15 minutes. Additionally, Staff #4 was observed leaving Staff #2 and Staff #3 out of ratio with 14 Older Toddlers to use the rest room located in the infant room.”
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FAQ
Questions about Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare
Is Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare licensed?
Yes. Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare care for?
69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 652-2137 to ask.
What is Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare's phone number?
(610) 652-2137.
Where is Miss Doreen's Playmation Childcare?
429 Hoffmansville Rd, Barto, PA 19504. The nearest other daycare we list is GPY Gilbertsville Early Learning Center, 2.4 miles away.