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Sherry Christners Home Daycare
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About Sherry Christners Home Daycare
Sherry Christners Home Daycare is a group home daycare in Sharon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
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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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Sherry Christners Home Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00257816
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3280.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that had communicable diseases checked yes with no explanation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have their current certificate of compliance posted at the facility. The certificate of compliance that was posted was the one that expired on July 7, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.106 Refrigerator
“The small refrigerator in the living room area was lacking an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A plastic set of drawers out on the back porch had a crack in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the basement at the bottom of the steps to the left in the corner there is peeling and crumbling paint on the walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the basement at the bottom of the steps and to the left in the corner all around the bottom of the wall is crumbling and coming apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd HIB vaccination, 4th Pneumococcal vaccination, and 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3280.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“According to the fire drill log, the hypothetical location of the fire was the same for consecutive fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the basement, there were a couple of areas near the corner on the wall that had damaged paint/plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 5-2-24 that was after the April 2024 expiration of the prior training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility lacked a class B fire extinguisher in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to multiple staff and observations from video recorded by a camera at the facility, multiple children at the facility have been observed roughhousing and wrestling with each other without staff intervening to prevent injury or providing redirection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the hallway on the main floor leading to the kitchen, the vent on the floor was dented and uneven with the floor resulting in a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
Apr 25, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“In the upstairs toddler room, child #6, who was observed in care in the room, lacked an emergency contact form in the room. In the basement, child #4 and #5, who were observed in care in the room, lacked an emergency contact form in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. The file for child #2, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #3, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the upstairs toddler room, the hands-free covered can next to the changing table that is used to discard soiled diapers had a lid that was not opening when the foot pedal was pressed. Therefore, the covered can was not functioning as a hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to comply with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 4-20-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required. Staff person #3, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 1-22-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required. Staff person #4, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 3-11-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 lacked an emergency contact form and agreement updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3280.181(a) Each child
“The operator lacked an individual record for child #4 and child #5, who were enrolled in the facility and observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The first-aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children lacked scissors and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the bathroom on the first floor, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that was in the cabinet above the sink and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“In the toddler room during naptime, there was a child sleeping on a cot that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #1 had an agreement that was not signed by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3280.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used
“The manufacturer's instructions for use of safety restraints was not located in the vehicle used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
Jun 24, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“2ND CITATION: The file for child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health assessment within the last 12 months. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4-22-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“2ND CITATION: At approximately 11:20 am, staff person #1 was observed answering the door to the facility. Staff person #2 was observed in the kitchen, located down the hallway, with 9 children, including 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers, 1 preschooler, and 4 school-age children, resulting in staff person #2 being out of ratio. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4-22-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“2ND CITATION: According to staff statements, staff person #1 worked at the facility functioning as a staff person between 4-25-22 to 6-16-22 and lacked a valid child abuse clearance during that time. (Staff person #1 was previously observed working as a staff person at the facility on 4-22-22 without a valid child abuse clearance and was not permitted to work at the facility until a valid child abuse clearance was received.) PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4-22-22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3280.61(e) Halls, etc. not included
“At approximately 11:25 a.m., there were 9 children observed in the kitchen with staff person #1 and #2. Staff person #2 was preparing lunch while 3 children were sitting in high chairs and 6 children were sitting at the table doing an activity, with the kitchen being used as child care space during that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
Apr 22, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The files for staff person #2 and #3 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1, a 4 year old, and child #2, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health assessment within the last 12 months.”
3280.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the child's birthdate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“At approximately 10:40 a.m., staff person #3 answered the door by walking into the hallway to the front door leaving staff person #2 in the main child care room with 8 total children, including 3 young toddlers, 1 older toddler, and 4 preschoolers, resulting in staff person #3 being out of ratio.”
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #3, functioning as a primary staff person, lacked verification of education to qualify as a primary staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance at their start date and requires a child abuse clearance for employment. The file for staff person #3 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate and had an FBI clearance with a rap sheet that was incomplete.”
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“At the time of the renewal inspection, the facility lacked written documentation of testing of the fire detection system (interconnected smoke detectors) at least once every 30 days, including within the last 30 days. The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system (interconnected smoke detectors) in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
Dec 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3280.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/12/2021 - At approximately 10:15 am, 9 children were being cared for in the upstairs child care space which has a licensed capacity of 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
Nov 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire detector from the kitchen was on the counter and did not operate when the system was tested from the lower classroom. Facility staff stated the kitchen fire detector was in need of batteries.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3280.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“At approximately 11:30 am, 10 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, were in the upstairs classroom which is licensed for 8 children.”
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FAQ
Questions about Sherry Christners Home Daycare
Is Sherry Christners Home Daycare licensed?
Yes. Sherry Christners Home Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sherry Christners Home Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sherry Christners Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Sherry Christners Home Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Sherry Christners Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sherry Christners Home Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 815-7153 to confirm.
How much does Sherry Christners Home Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 815-7153 to ask.
What is Sherry Christners Home Daycare's phone number?
(724) 815-7153.
Where is Sherry Christners Home Daycare?
Sharon, PA 16146. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.