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Ranges Helping Hands
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About Ranges Helping Hands
Ranges Helping Hands is a home daycare in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 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 43 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (814) 460-7665 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ranges Helping Hands
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00253408
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 43 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Records and paperwork 21
- Safety and hazards 10
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Mar 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #2 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The most recent Child Service Report for Child #1 was not completed within six months of the previous report (6/30/2025 - 1/5/2026). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for Child #2 and Child #3 contained emergency contact forms and financial agreements that had not been updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility's fire detection testing log included the following testing periods that were greater than 30 days: 8/1/2025 - 9/15/2025, 9/15/2025 - 10/22/2025 and 1/12/2026 - 2/16/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance posted in the facility was expired as of 6/6/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
Mar 12, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements on file for children #2, #3, and #4 did not specify the admission dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3290.123(a) Signed
“The agreement on file for child #3 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The most recent recorded smoke detector test was documented as occurring 12/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3290.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“The daily schedule was not posted in the traffic area used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The most recent documented emergency plan review date was 2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3290.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“There was no complete health assessment on file for child #2, enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3290.24(e) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement forms on file for child #1 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The letter to the parents regarding the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding the plans for accommodations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest equipment used by the children in care was not labeled with their names, or a number corresponding to their name on a chart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3290.105(f) 2 feet apart
“There was a cot in use without 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides, due to the placement of equipment next to the cot, and playpen barriers to section off a rest area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3290.106 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“The most recent recorded fire drill was documented as occurring on 12/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3290.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3290.166(1) Written statement
“There was no written feeding schedule from the parent of the infant in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“The original agreement was on file for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
May 14, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the address for one of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and 4 did not include 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 21, 2024
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Diapers were disposed of in a Diaper Genie, which is not an approved hands-free can.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The files for Child #1 and #2, who have been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report. The initial health report in the file for Child #1 could not be considered valid for the following reasons: Printed name, address and phone number of physician was not on the form and signature was illegible. Information on the child's special needs, medications and allergies stated "none," which is different from what parent had included on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and 4 did not include the physician's address.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and 4 did not include information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed one electrical outlet under the dining room window which lacked a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #5 did not specify the services provided.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.72 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Emergency phone numbers were not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3290.123(a) Signed
“The fee agreements in the file for Child #1, 2 and 5 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #5 did not include the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Information on how to access the regulations in Chapter 3290 electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a) on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #3 and 4 did not include a fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #2 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed a can of Lysol disinfectant on the bathroom sink and personal hygiene items in an unlocked drawer under the bathroom sink, which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
Feb 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3290.74(a) Requirements
“Observed a hole in the fence in the outdoor play area, which creates a sharp edge. Observed a loose cable cord on the side of the house in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Ranges Helping Hands
Is Ranges Helping Hands licensed?
Yes. Ranges Helping Hands is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ranges Helping Hands last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ranges Helping Hands had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Ranges Helping Hands care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ranges Helping Hands accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ranges Helping Hands' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 460-7665 to confirm.
How much does Ranges Helping Hands cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 460-7665 to ask.
What is Ranges Helping Hands' phone number?
(814) 460-7665.
Where is Ranges Helping Hands?
Erie, PA 16504. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.