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Sand Castle Day Care Service
- licensed capacity
- 27
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sand Castle Day Care Service
Sand Castle Day Care Service is a group home daycare in Pittston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 27 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 24 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 27 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
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Sand Castle Day Care Service
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 27 children
- License number
- #CER-00257071
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have a continuity of operations policy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection it was observed that children #2, #3, #4 & #5 did not have an updated child service report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 was unable to schedule and complete an updated pediatric CPR class prior to expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2026
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have liability insurance at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 did not have documentation of completing 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 did not have a financial agreement on file. Child #2 & #4's financial agreement was last dated for 5/6/25. Child #3's emergency contact sheet is last dated for 5/6/25. These dates indicate that an update of these documents were not done within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Apr 8, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection it was observed that Staff #2's most recent health assessment on file is dated for 3/14/22. There was not an additional assessment on file. Staff #2 did not obtain a new health assessment within the 24-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that child #1 did not have a financial agreement on file at all. Child #2's emergency contact sheet was last dated for 8/10/24. Child #3's emergency contact sheet was last dated for 3/25/24. For both child #2 and #3, their emergency contact sheets were not updated within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection it was observed that child #1, #2, and #3 did not have an updated child service report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1's previous State Police Clearance is dated for 2/23/20. An updated clearance was not obtained until 3/30/25. Staff #1's previous Child Abuse Clearance is dated for 3/25/20. An updated clearance was not obtained until 3/30/25. These dates indicate that an updated clearance was not obtained within the 60-month requirement. Staff #2's previous State Police Clearance is dated for 2/22/20. An updated clearance was not obtained until 3/27/25. Staff #2's previous Child Abuse Clearance is dated for 3/5/20. An updated clearance was not obtained until 3/27/25. These dates also indicate that an updated clearance was not obtained within the 60-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 did not have documentation of completing 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. It was also observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have a continuity of operations policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have any documentation of completing an annual emergency drill on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 6/19/24, 7/22/24, 8/26/24, 9/26/24, 10/15/24, 11/20/24, 12/20/24, 1/24/25, 2/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
Apr 10, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff person #3 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) did not have a health assessment and TB screening on file at the facility and has been working in direct care with children since hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal the inspector asked to view the annual local traffic authority letter and the primary staff was not able to locate the required document.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #3 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire: Pediatric first aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3280.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #3 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) only had one of the two required written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/10/24 for the renewal the inspector found that child files #1, #3, and #5 were not updated once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/10/24 for the renewal the inspector found that child files #2 and #5 did not have specified persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as are required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/10/24 for the renewal the inspector found that both child # 1 and child #5 had been in care for over six months and did not have child service reports on file as are required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“Staff person #1 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) has not completed the required annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 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: Apr 17, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it did not address continuity of operations as was required to be part of the emergency plan by 7/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
Apr 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While at the facility on 4/5/23 for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for child #2, a preschool aged child, and found that the child last had a health assessment on file dated 12/16/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/5/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #3 and noted that the child has been enrolled over sixty days and as of 4/5/23 there was no proof of any vaccinations on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/5/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #1 that the emergency contact form and agreement form were last updated on 4/14/22 and 10/1/21 respectively,”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/5/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #5 and that it was missing the necessary signature for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“While at the facility on 4/5/23 for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the Emergency Plan and found that it was missing the necessary accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“While at the facility on 4/5/23 for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the Emergency Plan and found that it was missing the necessary method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“When the inspector arrived at the facility on 4/5/23 for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed staff #2, alone at the facility, with nine mixed age children with an infant in care, two young toddlers, and seven preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3280.119 Infant sleep position
“When the inspector arrived at the facility on 4/5/23 for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed that child #4, who is defined as an infant (see Facility/Child Code Sheet for DOB), in a bounce seat asleep. When staff #2 was asked if the child was allowed to sleep in the bounce seat it was indicated that the infant was allowed to as the parent requested this. It was discussed that the bounce chair is not an approved American Academy of Pediatrics sleeping position.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
Apr 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/22/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and noted that there was not any accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sand Castle Day Care Service
Is Sand Castle Day Care Service licensed?
Yes. Sand Castle Day Care Service is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sand Castle Day Care Service last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sand Castle Day Care Service had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Sand Castle Day Care Service care for?
27, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Sand Castle Day Care Service accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sand Castle Day Care Service'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 Sand Castle Day Care Service cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 655-6855 to ask.
What is Sand Castle Day Care Service's phone number?
(570) 655-6855.
Where is Sand Castle Day Care Service?
Pittston, PA 18640. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.