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Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home
Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 30 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 3 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257818
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 44 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 30, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“As noted on the Smoke detector testing log the following intervals of testing are more than 30 days: 9.12.25-10.13.25, 11.11.25-12.12.25, 12.12.25-1.12.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance that was obtained after their start date. The file for Staff #1 was lacking the NSOR clearance. Staff #1 cannot work in a childcare position until the NSOR clearance comes back.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the kitchen was lacking tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was lacking the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The files for Child #1 and #2, both preschool aged children, both contain two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for Staff #1 contains a health assessment that was lacking an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
Apr 16, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“In the back room there was a portable space heater on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathroom in the peachy room was missing a hand washing sign above the toilet and sink. The sink in the great room was missing a handwashing sign. The sink in the kitchen/eating room was missing a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the peachy room was missing adhesive bandages(band aids). The first aid kit in the kitchen/eating area was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“There was no first aid kit in the main/great room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the phone in the peachy room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #3's file did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the persons' foreign diplomas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 included NSOR certificates dated 1/23/20 and 3/20/25, which are more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #2 included child abuse clearances dated 2/12/19 and 10/28/24, and DHS FBI clearances dated 2/13/19 and 9/9/24, all more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1's two most recent pediatric first aid/CPR training are dated 5/7/22 and 2/29/25 which are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations. Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the peachy room there was hand sanitizer that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children on the windowsill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“One protective outlet cover was missing from the power strip in the peachy room. Two protective outlet covers were missing in the great room from the power strip under the TV.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
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 8/2/24-9/3/24, 9/3/24-10/4/24, 10/4/24-11/4/24, and 12/4/24-1/30/25, which are move than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The facility did not have a written statement giving formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent for one infant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Emergency Medical/Transportation plan was not posted in the peachy room, the great room, and the Kitchen/eating area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #2's file did not contain one address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #3's file did not contain 3 addresses for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The two most recent child service reports on file for child #1 are dated 5/2023 and 10/2024 which are more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
Apr 12, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most current FBI clearance on file for staff #3 is not dated within the past 60 months. FBI date - 6/26/18. The file for staff #4, lacked a Child Abuse clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position and lacks an NSOR clearance. SEE IS CODE SHEET. Child Abuse clearance is now on file and dated 1/22/24. The disclosure statement on file for staff #6 lacks the date that it was signed. The file for facility person #7, who is 17 years of age, lacks a PA State Police and Child Abuse clearance and a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet): Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter lacked lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #1 and 3. Dates are as follows: Staff #1 -5/12 21 and 6/22/23 and Staff #3 - 8/20/21 and 4/2/24. The files for staff #4 and facility person #7 lack an initial health assessment which has been completed within the past 12 months prior to providing initial start date in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
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
“The file for child #2 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility file lacked proof of purchase of the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on file lacked a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The last manual 30 day check of the fire detection system on file was not completed within the past 30 days. Date of last manual 30 day check was 3/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for facility person #7 lacks emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“There was more than six months between reviews/updates of the emergency contact and fee agreements on file for children #1, 2 and 3. There are now current reviews/updates on file .”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The embedded swing set with slide in the preschool/SA outdoor play space lacked 5 of the required 9 inches of pea gravel.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #4 did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days of attendance at the facility. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by the initial health assessment dated 3/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The most current health assessment on file for staff #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for facility person #7 lacks a TB test within 12 months of providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2, who is an older toddler, does not contain a health assessment which has been completed within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the current health report on file which is dated 3/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed cleaner near the sink in the middle room. The bottle did not specify the contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for facility person #7 lacks two written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for staff #3 and 4, who hold the title of assistant group supervisor, lack 2500 hours of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for child # 5 contained 2 of 4 DTAP, 2 of 3 HIB, 2 of 4 Pneumococcal and 2 of 4 Polio vaccinations as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for child #1 contained 2 of 4 DTAP, 2 of 3 HIB, 2 of 4 Pneumococcal, 2 of 4 Polio and 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed Neosporin in the first aid kit in the middle room. The medication did not have a name on it for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person #7- has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Apr 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #1 did not contain a staff evaluation completed in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #3 contained an FBI Criminal History Clearance document that is not accepted by our department.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of a health assessment that was administered more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
Apr 22, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff #3 and #4 contained current FBI, PA State Police, and Child abuse clearances; however, each clearance was most recently updated more than 60 months prior to the date that previous clearances were processed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #1 through #4 did not contain documentation of the completion of fire safety training in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Although the file for Staff #4 contained documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training, the previously completed training was dated more than 60 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Although the file for Staff #2 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed health assessment on file was dated as administered more that 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Two exposed screws were observed protruding from an area of fencing in an area accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Also in an area accessible to children in the outdoor play space, an approximately 8' section of landscape timber was observed to have jagged, splintering edges. Contact with noted areas of concern could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #1 through #3 did contain written evaluations completed in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #1 through #3 did not contain documentation of the completion of emergency plan training in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
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Questions about Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home
Is Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home licensed?
Yes. Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 658-8358 to ask.
What is Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home's phone number?
(724) 658-8358.
Where is Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home?
508 Wilson Rd, New Castle, PA 16101. The nearest other daycare we list is Miles of Smiles Family Daycare, 0.8 miles away.