The Schoolhouse Day Care
161 N Main St, Shavertown, PA
Once Upon A Time
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Once Upon A Time
Once Upon A Time is a group home daycare in Shavertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| 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
Once Upon A Time has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Once Upon A Time
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256524
- Also at this site
- Facility #CER-00251507: Child care center
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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May 18, 2026InspectionFacility #CER-002565241 rule cited
3280.131(a)/3280.131(d)(5) Health Information/Immunization record
“The record for Child #2 (see code sheet for date of admission) did not contain any health reports, immunization records, or a letter of exemption, and this child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionFacility #CER-00251507No rules cited
May 28, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-002565247 rules cited
3280.123(a)(4)/3280.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times or the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3280.131(d)(7)/3280.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“The health assessment on file for Child #2 was observed to be missing a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The health assessment was also missing a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. It also did not include a parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3280.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“Two infants and two young toddlers were observed in the Nap Room. The measured capacity based on the square footage for this classroom only allows for 3 children to receive care at one time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3280.123(a)/3280.123(a)(3) Signed /Services proceeded
“The agreement on file for Child #2 was not signed by the operator. Also, the only child service report on file for Child #4 (see code sheet for date of admission) was dated 4/28/25. This initial report was required to be completed within 6 months of the child being admitted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“Child #4 was observed to be sleeping in a pack n play in the Nap Room. Two sides of the pack n play were flush against the corner of a wall. This child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of their pack n play.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A jungle gym with a slide and a Skip Hop activity chair, that were located in the outdoor play area, were observed to be covered in heavy dust.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
Jan 13, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-002565243 rules cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“Staff #3 acknowledged that the children's hands are washed in the Lobby Restroom. A thermometer was used to measure the hot water temperature in that restroom, which was observed at 125°F, exceeding the maximum recommended temperature of 110°F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A children's rocking chair, that was located in the Main Room, was observed to have torn fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-00256524No rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Once Upon A Time
Is Once Upon A Time licensed?
Yes. Once Upon A Time is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Once Upon A Time last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Once Upon A Time had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Once Upon A Time care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Once Upon A Time accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Once Upon A Time's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Once Upon A Time cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 696-6095 to ask.
What is Once Upon A Time's phone number?
(570) 696-6095.
Where is Once Upon A Time?
Shavertown, PA 18708. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.