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Oconnors Family Day Care I
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About Oconnors Family Day Care I
Oconnors Family Day Care I is a group home daycare in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (724) 657-5338 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Oconnors Family Day Care I has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Oconnors Family Day Care I
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00244749
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 21, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 0 of 1 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outside play space on the porch was a cracked clear bin causing a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 850am Staff #1 left 1 young toddler and 2 preschool age children in the front room when she went to the middle room to set up a sleeping mat for an infant and then sat with the infant in the middle room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #1's, a preschool age child (See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 2/20/25 and 3/10/26 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“In the front room where children were receiving care the emergency contact information was missing for 2 children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #2's file was missing one address of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3280.119 Infant sleep position
“At approximately 845am it was observed that an infant was sleeping in an infant rocking seat which is not the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 850am Staff #1 left 1 young toddler and 2 preschool age children in the front room when she went to the middle room to set up a sleeping mat for an infant and then sat with the infant in the middle room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“At approximately 1pm in the front room staff #1 was supervising 1 infant, 3 preschoolers, and 1 young school age child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #2's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3280.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Staff #2 most recent health assessment dated 6/20/25 was marked that the staff member had a communicable disease without additional information.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 1/8/24 and 2/20/25 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #2's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the middle room the heating vent by the door to the kitchen was bent in exposing the vent hole in the floor and the screw was popping out.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3280.123(a) Signed
“Child #1's financial agreement was not signed by the operator or the parent. Child #2's financial agreement was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire alarm testing log had test dates of 11/26/23 and 12/28/23 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #3, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments were dated 2/24/23 and 6/11/24, which was more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1 file did not contain the name, address, or phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2's file did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child #1 and 2 financial agreements did not contain the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“Child #1 and 2 financial agreements did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #1 and 2 had emergency plan training on 5/1/23 and 6/10/24 which is more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or week.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3280.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“The facility has not implemented dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings) for child #1 and child #2 based on missing flu vaccinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 person #2 were dated 5/2/21 and 7/28/23, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The most recent 30-day test for the fire detection system is dated 7/6/23, more than 30 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“The file for child #1 lacked a fee amount and the date that the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3280.31(f) Age and training
“The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #1 and #3 is dated 6/23/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 7/28/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #4 and #5 is dated 6/26/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #6, classified as a Primary staff person, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate to be combined with her 2 years of verified experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR certificate on file for Staff person #1 is dated 8/5/20, after the required date of 7/1/20, as per Announcement C-19-02.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.182(1) Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The files for children #1 and #2 ack a current flu vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #7 was improperly provisionally hired as evidenced by the clearances on file. The child abuse clearance was not of file upon the first date of employment as a provisionally hired employee. Staff #1 was hired 6/1/23 and the child abuse clearance is dated 6/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
Aug 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3280.182(3)/3280.182(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 #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written parental authorization for administration of minor first-aid or emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3280.124(b)(4) Written consent
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include parental written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that did not include the following immunizations based upon the recommendations of the ACIP: Fourth DTAP, second Hepatitis A, and an annual Influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“An exposed, upwardly facing bolt was observed at the base of the toilet used by children in care. Contact with said bolt could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
Nov 22, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
3280.61(h) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“**It was observed at approximately 10:00am 9 children, 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler were receiving care in the front room. The capacity of the room is 5 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by four children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
3280.61(h) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“*It was observed at approximately 10:00am 9 children, 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler were receiving care in the front room. The capacity of the room is 5 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by four children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“In the front room, primary staff person #1 identified and named 9 children in her group, including 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler. Primary staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair in the hallway. An infant in the middle room was not being supervised by staff person #1 or staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“At approximately 10:00am., staff person #1 was observed to be present in the front room with 9 children including 7 preschoolers, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler making her group over ratio by two children due to the youngest child in her group being an older toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3280.52(b) Similar age levels
“***At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.”
3280.52(b) Similar age levels
“**At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.”
3280.52(b) Similar age levels
“*At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair in the hallway. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the infant in the middle room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
Oct 21, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3280.61(h)(2)(iv) No more than twice measured space
“It was observed at approximately 9:20am 9 children, 7 preschool children and 2 older toddlers were receiving care in the middle room. The capacity of the room is 4 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by one child.”
3280.52(b) Similar age levels
“At approximately 9:20am., staff person #1 was observed to be present in the middle living room with 9 children including 7 preschoolers and 2 older toddlers making her group over ratio by three children due to the youngest children in her group being older toddlers.”
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FAQ
Questions about Oconnors Family Day Care I
Is Oconnors Family Day Care I licensed?
Yes. Oconnors Family Day Care I is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Oconnors Family Day Care I last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Oconnors Family Day Care I had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Oconnors Family Day Care I care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Oconnors Family Day Care I accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Oconnors Family Day Care I's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 657-5338 to confirm.
How much does Oconnors Family Day Care I cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 657-5338 to ask.
What is Oconnors Family Day Care I's phone number?
(724) 657-5338.
Where is Oconnors Family Day Care I?
New Castle, PA 16101. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.