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Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home

Harrisburg, PA 17103 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
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About Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home

Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home is a group home daycare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00257134
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)/3280.131(b)(2) Updated health reports/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “It was observed that child #1 did not have health assessments on file every 12 mos. The health assessments on file were dated 9/10/24 and 5/4/26. It was observed that child #2 did not have health assessments on file every 12 mos. The last health assessment on file was dated 1/9/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “It was observed that the file for staff person #2 had a state police clearance for a volunteer and not one for a childcare facility person. It was observed that the file for facility person #3 had an NSOR dated 5/6/20 and it was renewed on 10/20/25 causing a 167-day lapse.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)/3280.131(b)(1) Updated health reports/Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “It was observed that child #3 did not have health assessments on file every 6 mos. The last health assessment on file was dated 2/24/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “It was observed that the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.62(a) Large muscle space provided

      “It was observed that the facility did not have an indoor or outdoor play space to be used for large muscle activity.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

  2. Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that there were two missing pieces of fencing were in the outdoor play space. There were also missing barrier from pieces of wooden slats and building materials to the left of the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, the agreement form had been last reviewed/signed on 12.20.23. It was found that for Child #5, the agreement and emergency contact forms had both been last reviewed/signed on 4.11.25 and 9.1.24 which was beyond 6 months..”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

  3. Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “The file for staff person #3 did not have a current pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training had an expiration date of 10/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/2024. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

  4. May 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(b) Every 60 days/Staff responsibility

      “It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 6.27.23, 8.25.23, 10.24.23, 12.27.23 (64 DAYS), 2.26.24 (61 days), 4.25.24. It was observed that smoke detection testing days were not conducted at least once every 30 days. The documented testing dates at the facility occurred on 6.23.23, 7.25.23(32days), 8.28.23 (34 days), 9.22.23, 10.24.23 (32days), 11.27.23 (34 days),12.28.23 (31 DAYS), 1.27.24, 2.28.24 (32 Days), 3.25.24, and 4.22.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for staff person # 1 contained a DHS -- FBI clearance dated 4.25.19. The file did not contain an update. The FBI clearance is no longer valid. The file for staff person #2 contained a child abuse clearance dated 4.13.19 and state police clearance dated 4.12.19 and FBI clearance dated 4.17.19. The file did not contain updates. The child abuse, state police, and FBI clearances are no longer valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

  5. May 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for facility person #1 did not contain a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain a FBI Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed that a young toddler was sleeping in a rocker type bouncer (inappropriate rest equipment) during nap time. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

  6. May 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home

Is Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home licensed?

Yes. Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 903-6289 to ask.

What is Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home's phone number?

(717) 903-6289.

Where is Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home?

Harrisburg, PA 17103. 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).