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Patricia Pitus Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 21
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Patricia Pitus Day Care
Patricia Pitus Day Care is a child care center in Forest City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 21 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 21 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 | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Patricia Pitus Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 21 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256582
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 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 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain health insurance coverage, policy number, and release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
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
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. In the main classroom an uncovered accessible outlet was observed behind the pack and plays.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. The director reported that she conducted an emergency drill, however, could not find the documentation. The last documented emergency drill on file is dated 6/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. Child #1's fee agreement did not contain the fee amount or date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Staff person #3 has completed Basic Life Support CPR training, however, the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and is not Pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 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
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25.Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff or consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) Services proceeded/Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Child #1's fee agreement did not list the services provided to the family and the child. Child #3's fee agreement did not list the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Staff person #1 had an expired NSOR clearance on file dated 05/08/20. All other clearances were on file. Staff person #2 had an expired PSP clearance on file, dated 06/24/15, and an expired Child Abuse clearance on file, dated 06/22/15. The director acknowledged that staff person #2 had updated PSP and Child Abuse clearances completed, however, could not locate them. All other clearances were on file. Staff person #3 did not have a PSP clearance on file. All other clearances were on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Child #1's fee agreement did specify the fee amount or specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Child(ren) #3 and #4's emergency contact form and fee agreements were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact form and fee agreement is dated 01/15/24 and child #4's is dated 02/01/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Child #2's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2's initial health assessment is dated 05/15/23. Child #2's health assessment was not updated every 12 months for a preschool child. The health assessment on file is dated 5/15/23. (See code sheet for date of admissions).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Staff person #3's file did not contain two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
May 15, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1,3, & 5's fee agreement did not list the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The facility did not conduct an emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #5 do not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1, 3, & 5's fee agreement has not been reviewed and updated in the last six months. Child 1's fee agreement was updated 6/15/22, child #3: 2/8/23, and child #5: 6/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Facility person #1's FBI clearance was not completed within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented FBI clearance on file dated 5/3/19. Facility person #1 is not a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.61(e) Halls, etc. not included
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The facility has an operable stove in a childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.64/3270.76 Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The concreate patio at the entrance of the facility is cracked, creating a tripping hazard. In the bathroom there are water damaged ceiling tiles and the light fixture is cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The green painted railing on the wooden playground has chipped paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child #1's fee agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Child(ren) #1-3's fee agreement did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #2 and #5's fee agreement did not list a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The childcare regulations (3270) are not posted at the facility or a way to access them electronically with instructions for contacting the Northeast Regional Child Care Office”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #5's emergency contact form did not have written consent signed by a parent for the child to receive emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. the facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The shed's gutter that is near the playground has a sharp crushed end and presenting rough edges. The gutter is accessible to children. In the bathroom, the changing table shelves contain diapers in plastic bags and is accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The facility's emergency plan does include information about lockdown procedures during the event of an emergency. The facility's emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1,2,4 &5's emergency contact form did not list the parents work address. Child(ren) #1 &5's emergency contact form did not list the parents work phone number. Child(ren) #2 &4's emergency contact form did not list the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.102(c)/3270.102(e) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing /Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The young toddler outdoor play space contains mulch that is less than 1 inch in diameter and is accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths. The preschool/school age embedded playground slides and under bridge measured between 2-3 inches of mulch. The required depth of mulch is 9 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
May 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency Contact Form for children # 2 and # 4 did not contain health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Immunization records for Child # 1, Child # 2, Child # 4 and Child # 5. did not contain verification of the flu shot. Children were in care during flu season. Immunization record for child # 2 did not contain verification of the rotavirus and the MMR vaccine..”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“Facility does not have a supervision policy and dismissal policy to review and give to parents at time of application.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency Contact Form for child # 4 did not contain telephone number for child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“Fee Agreement for child # 1 did not contain release persons. Fee Agreements for children # 1, # 4 and # 5 did not contain child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1, # 2 and # 3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency Contact Forms for children # 3 and # 4 did not contain parents work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
May 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Files for Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not contain Pediatric First aid/CPR from an approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Files for Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not contain Pediatric First aid/CPR from an approved curriculum and were unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“Facility's Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Facility did not conduct an emergency drill annually.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the PA State Police Clearance or the Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Health assessments for Staff # 1 and # 4 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Facility's Emergency Plan has not been sent to the EMA and local police.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Patricia Pitus Day Care
Is Patricia Pitus Day Care licensed?
Yes. Patricia Pitus Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Patricia Pitus Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Patricia Pitus Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Patricia Pitus Day Care care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Patricia Pitus Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Patricia Pitus Day Care'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 Patricia Pitus Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 785-5595 to ask.
What is Patricia Pitus Day Care's phone number?
(570) 785-5595.
Where is Patricia Pitus Day Care?
700 Marion St, Forest City, PA 18421. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Treasures Child Care Center, 1.1 miles away.