Carol Geisinger
Hamburg, PA 19526 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Right from the Start
- licensed capacity
- 149
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Right from the Start
Right from the Start is a child care center in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 149 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 149 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From infancy to 5th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (HiMAMA, LILLIO) |
| More | Founded 2004 |
| Licensed capacity | 149 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Right from the Start has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Right from the Start
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 149 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252933
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent emergency drill was done on 1/9/24, greater than 1 year ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The bottles of child #1 were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“It was observed in the Prek-1 room that areas of the prescription label on the medication present for child #1 was faded making the child's name no longer visible. It was stated in the young toddler room that the Motrin present was for child #2, but the medication was not labeled with the child's name as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a complaint investigation on 9/22/23, an incident report was submitted to OCDEL explaining that child #1 needed emergency care on 9/21/23, after falling from a piece of embedded equipment in the facility's outdoor play space. It was observed at the time of the investigation that the wooden mulch depth where the child fell only measured approximately 6 inches deep. In addition, there were other areas of wooden mulch measuring between approximately 4-6 inches around the two pieces of embedded equipment located in this same outdoor play space. This depth, at these measured locations, does not meet the recommended United States Consumer Product Safety Commission depth of 9 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a complaint investigation on 9/22/23, an incident report was submitted to OCDEL explaining that child #1 needed emergency care on 9/21/23, after falling from a piece of embedded equipment in the facility's outdoor play space. It was observed at the time of the investigation that the wooden mulch depth where the child fell only measured approximately 6 inches deep. In addition, there were other areas of wooden mulch measuring between approximately 4-6 inches around the two pieces of embedded equipment located in this same outdoor play space. This depth, at these measured locations, does not meet the recommended United States Consumer Product Safety Commission depth of 9 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 did not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem or recognize child #1 as an individual when they admitted to forcing a preschool aged child to clean themselves up after having an accident. Staff person #1 believes that the child is fully capable of using the bathroom on their own, and that they need to be ready for kindergarten.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 did not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem or recognize child #1 as an individual when they admitted to forcing a preschool aged child to clean themselves up after having an accident. Staff person #1 believes that the child is fully capable of using the bathroom on their own, and that they need to be ready for kindergarten.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a complaint investigation on 9/22/23, an incident report was submitted to OCDEL explaining that child #1 needed emergency care on 9/21/23, after falling from a piece of embedded equipment in the facility's outdoor play space. It was observed at the time of the investigation that the wooden mulch depth where the child fell only measured approximately 6 inches deep. In addition, there were other areas of wooden mulch measuring between approximately 4-6 inches around the two pieces of embedded equipment located in this same outdoor play space. This depth, at these measured locations, does not meet the recommended United States Consumer Product Safety Commission depth of 9 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a complaint investigation on 9/22/23, an incident report was submitted to OCDEL explaining that child #1 needed emergency care on 9/21/23, after falling from a piece of embedded equipment in the facility's outdoor play space. It was observed at the time of the investigation that the wooden mulch depth where the child fell only measured approximately 6 inches deep. In addition, there were other areas of wooden mulch measuring between approximately 4-6 inches around the two pieces of embedded equipment located in this same outdoor play space. This depth, at these measured locations, does not meet the recommended United States Consumer Product Safety Commission depth of 9 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 did not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem or recognize child #1 as an individual when they admitted to forcing a preschool aged child to clean themselves up after having an accident. Staff person #1 believes that the child is fully capable of using the bathroom on their own, and that they need to be ready for kindergarten.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person #1 did not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem or recognize child #1 as an individual when they admitted to forcing a preschool aged child to clean themselves up after having an accident. Staff person #1 believes that the child is fully capable of using the bathroom on their own, and that they need to be ready for kindergarten.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
May 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety 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): Health and Safety Topics.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
Feb 1, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the young toddler room that a plastic bag was accessible to children still placing objects in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“File for child #3, see code sheet for enrollment and birth date, contained a health report dated 12/31/21, but an updated health report completed within the last 12 months was not found on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“It was observed that medication for child #1 was both present during inspection and logged on the medication log as having been administered by facility staff on 2/9/23. The medication label showed the manufacturer's expiration date for this medication was 1/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“It was observed that medication and an established medication log was present for child #2. The medication log instructed the operator to administered the medication to the child daily. On 2/10/23, staff confirmed that the child was present, but the medication log only showed a date and did not include the dosage of the medication, the time the medication was administered, or the staff person's initials. Staff stated they did administer the medication to the child on 2/10/23, therefore staff did not maintain the medication log as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed that the garbage cans used to discard soiled diapers in the Tod 2 and Older Toddler (Tod 3) rooms were both broken and therefore were no longer a hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.163(b) Breakfast items from three groups
“It was observed on the facility's menu and confirmed by staff that on Mondays and Fridays the facility was only serving cereal and milk to the children for breakfast. At least one item from three of the four food groups listed was not being offered to children on those days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in the Young PreK room that a child was laying on their rest mat during rest time and did not have at least 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides of that rest mat.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
Jan 4, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“It was self-reported to the Regional Office, that on 12/30/22, some time between 2:45-3pm, staff person #1 left the Prek2 room taking approximately 5 children with her but left child #1 sleeping in the Prek2 classroom alone and unsupervised for approximately 20-23 seconds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“It was self-reported to the Regional Office, that on 12/30/22, some time between 2:45-3pm, staff person #1 left the Prek2 room taking approximately 5 children with her but left child #1 sleeping in the Prek2 classroom alone and unsupervised for approximately 23-23 seconds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
Feb 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“It was observed that a daily schedule was not posted in school age room 1 and school age room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the toilet used by the young preschool room was dirty and had not been cleaned daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“It was observed that medication present for child #1 and child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of that medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed that two baby bottles in the infant room were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022
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Sep 28, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“The following was observed during a complaint investigation on 9/28/21: The changing tables in the infant room, young toddler room, and older toddler rooms were not adequately cleaned and visible dirt was found under the changing table pads. It was observed in the facility's bathrooms that the walls contained excessive dried soap from the soap dispenser which was left dripping down the walls and on floors, bathroom sinks contained a thick layer of soap scum, and the back of the toilets were dirty. Classroom sinks were not being adequately cleaned and were dirty. Therefore, the bathrooms, both sink and toilet areas, throughout the facility are not being cleaned daily. In the young toddler room the steps the children use to access the classroom sink was dirty. It was observed in the young preschool room that the door leading to the outside parking lot was not in good repair. It was missing the weather stripping which allowed for a large gap from the bottom of the door to the floor. It was observed during inspection and stated by staff that they use a towel at this time to keep rain, cold air, and insects from coming into the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.136(b)/3270.136(d) Parent info communicable diseases/Communicate report to DOH
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/28/21, it was stated that on 9/18/21, the facility had been made aware of child #1 being diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) which is on the list of reportable diseases according to the Department of Health. Facility stated that they had received four additional reports of children having tested positive for RSV within the facility across four different classrooms. The operator did not inform parents of the suspected outbreak until 9/27/21, and the operator did not report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health.”
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FAQ
Questions about Right from the Start
Is Right from the Start licensed?
Yes. Right from the Start is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Right from the Start last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Right from the Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Right from the Start care for?
149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Right from the Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Right from the Start'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 Right from the Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 562-5770 to ask.
What is Right from the Start's phone number?
(610) 562-5770.
Where is Right from the Start?
3570 Old Route 22, Hamburg, PA 19526. The nearest other daycare we list is Sonshine Children's Center, under 0.1 miles away.