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Ruth Dewalt

Shippensburg, PA 17257 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Ruth Dewalt

Ruth Dewalt is a home daycare in Shippensburg, 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
6 children

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Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Ruth Dewalt

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00258314
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jun 16, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a) Signed

      “Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that the agreement for Child #1 was not signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that the agreement for Child #1 was blank with regard to 'services to be considered as extra'.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “Upon completion of the fire safety inspection, it was found that evacuation routes were not posted on the primary and second floor of the structure.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff were missing for Child #1, #2 and #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted

      “Upon inspection of the documents posted at the site, it was found that a written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously posted on the date of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that signed consent by the parent for emergency medical care was not present for Child #1, #2 and #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(b) Parent receives original

      “Upon inspection of children's files presented for inspection, it was found that the provider had retained the original copy of the agreement for Child #1, #2 and #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans presented for inspection, it was found that a plan for the continuity of operations/care was not included.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Ruth Dewalt licensed?

Yes. Ruth Dewalt is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ruth Dewalt last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Ruth Dewalt had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 8 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 Ruth Dewalt care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Ruth Dewalt accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ruth Dewalt's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 658-2215 to confirm.

How much does Ruth Dewalt cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 658-2215 to ask.

What is Ruth Dewalt's phone number?

(717) 658-2215.

Where is Ruth Dewalt?

Shippensburg, PA 17257. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).