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Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH

Wyalusing, PA 18853 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH

Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH is a group home daycare in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 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 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 7:00 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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Inspection reports for Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00248317
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 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. Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/25. The facility did not conduct the emergency drill annually. This is evidenced by the previous emergency drill on file dated 9/6/24 and the current emergency drill on file dated 10/14/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(3)/3280.123(a)(5) Services proceeded/Designated release persons

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/25. Child(ren) #1 and #2 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months. Child #1's fee agreement did not contain a release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

  2. Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/19/25. Staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff #1's current health assessment is dated 12/5/24 and previous is dated 10/25/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/19/25. Staff person #1 did not complete their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 2/14/20 and current is dated 7/9/25. Staff person #2 did not update their FBI and PSP clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented FBI clearances on file dated 6/27/20 and current is dated 9/14/25; PSP clearances on file dated 6/26/20 and current is 9/9/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025

  3. Nov 15, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) Written plan/Posted in area used by parents

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The operator acknowledged that the facility does not have a written plan of daily activities and routines.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on three occasions: 6/3/24-7/5/24, 8/1/24-9/4/24, & 9/4/24-10/7/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The pack and play in the living room was not labeled with the specific child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The outdoor wooden playground bridge and area on top of the slide, cert rep observed nails sticking up and pieces of wood missing on the ladder to climb to the slide. The bridge connecting to the slide area has collapsed and is not in good repair. The outdoor equipment is accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Cert rep observed several extension cords across the floor in the living room creating tripping hazards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.166(1) Written statement

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The operator acknowledged that child #3 does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #3's fee agreements did not contain a release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #2's emergency contact form does not contain the release persons address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. In the toy room, the garbage can used for soiled diapers is broken and is not hands free.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

  4. Nov 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 did not contain an updated State Police Clearance, last one was dated 11/08/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Fee Agreement for child # 2 did not contain release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact form for children # 1 and # 3 did not contain addresses of release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Facility did not provide parents with information on how to access the regulations and how to contact the regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.121(a)/3280.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

      “Parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023

  5. Nov 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy name and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Facility did not complete an annual emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

  6. Jan 14, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.133(1)/3280.133(2) Original container/Written instructions

      “The medication Concerta 27mg for Child # 3 was observed in a baggie with child's name on it. Medication log was completed by parent. Prescription from physician was missing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “On 1/14/22 during Renewal Inspection it was observed that the facility contained a wireless interconnected fire system on all floors of the residence except the basement. The basement contained a separate operable smoke detector.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5)/3280.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date

      “Fee Agreement for Child # 1 did not contain child's date of admission and release persons. Fee Agreement for Child # 2 did not contain child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “File for Staff # 1 and # 2 did not contain verification of education and child care experience. Staff # 1 began employment on 8/2/21 and Staff # 2 began on 7/7/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022

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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Questions about Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH

Is Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH licensed?

Yes. Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 746-6232 to ask.

What is Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH's phone number?

(570) 746-6232.

Where is Sheila M Hitchcock GCCH?

Wyalusing, PA 18853. 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).