Michelle Forti Group Daycare
Mount Carmel, PA 17851 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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MMJJ is a child care center in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks of age through their 10th birthday |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | High Scope |
| Enrichment | Individual swimming lessons for potty-trained children (June through August) |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training part of daily routine (Kanga & Roo Rooms, ages 2 to 3) |
| Safety | Fob required to enter; daily sign in/out; defined pick-up list on file, Cameras / live video for parents (audio and video based cameras; system archives audio and video), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (bussing to and from Mount Carmel Area School District and Lourdes Regional) |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
MMJJ has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained an updated PA State Police clearance (previous 2/5/18; updated 6/6/23) and an updated Child Abuse clearance (previous 2/13/18; updated 6/10/23) that were late in obtaining.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #2's file contained updated Mandated Reporter Training (previous 5/18/18; updated 6/7/23) that was late in obtaining.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 and staff person #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire: 3270.31(f)(1-9). (Staff person #1 and staff person #3 had completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification prior but not within the training date perimeters. Both staff person #1 and staff person #3 completed this training prior to 9/30/16.)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR/3270.31(f)(10).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within the 90 days of their hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR/3270.31(f)(10). (Staff person #4 did have verification of completion of previous First Aid and CPR in her file but it was not a PQAs approved curriculum or trainer.)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. MMJJ is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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.
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 339-5750 to ask.
(570) 339-5750.
233 E 4th St, Mount Carmel, PA 17851. The nearest other daycare we list is Michelle Forti Group Daycare, 0.9 miles away.