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334 W Main St, Somerset, PA
Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care
Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care is a group home daycare in Stoystown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 4:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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
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State record
Inspection reports for Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00243092
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Observed the documented fire alarm testing log revealed that one time in the previous 12 months (12/5/25-1/30/26) the fire alarm testing was documented more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a spot of damaged drywall behind the door in the bathroom used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed plastic bags accessible to toddlers who receive care at the facility, on the inside door handle for the bathroom used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed disinfecting wipes accessible to children on the sink in the bathroom used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024
3280.66(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed poison ivy encroaching and starting to grow under the fence of the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed a bottle which was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed the emergency contact form for child files #1 and #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024
Aug 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3280.26(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility person to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parent can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2023
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan does not contain a statement that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training. Staff persons #1 and #2 did not complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022, as evidenced by a certificate of completion for Staff person #1 dated 06/15/2023, and a certification of completion for staff person #2 dated 06/19/2023 present in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2023
Aug 4, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person's #1 - #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Review of the fire drill log and fire detection log showed that the fire detection system was being tested more than every 30 days.”
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of an emergency drill being conducted at the facility annually since December 2019 was not on file at the facility.”
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility was observed not to contain information that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for child #1 was observed not to contain complete documentation of the person's whom child #1 is authorized to be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility was observed not to have in place a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment. Additionally, the emergency plan on file at the facility was observed not to contain a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency at the facility.”
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FAQ
Questions about Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care
Is Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care licensed?
Yes. Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 893-5201 to ask.
What is Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care's phone number?
(814) 893-5201.
Where is Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care?
Stoystown, PA 15563. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.