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Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home
Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00248517
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2025: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Safety and hazards 6
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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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Sep 15, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for child #5 was missing the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2025
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan letter to parents did not include provisions for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“There was no evidence of a parent review or update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information for child #1, #2, and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3290.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“There was no health report including a review of the child's health history observable for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3290.124(e) Updated every 6 months
“There was no written evidence of a parent update of emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information observed in the files for child #1, #2, or #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage, policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the outdoor deck railings and floor of the deck that is intended to be used as child care outdoor play space. Additionally, one of the corners of the deck railing was observed to contain rotting wood.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Children have access to the kitchen where there is a gas stove with the gas dials able to be turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child #4's file contained no department approved Child Service Report form with information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Child #4 has a date of admission of 08/26/2024 and has been enrolled more than 6 months at the date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3290.106 Refrigerator
“The thermometer placed in the refrigerator storing potentially hazardous foods was observed showing temperatures well below freezing while no items in the refrigerator were frozen. The thermometer was taken out and put back into the refrigerator and observed a second time still showing temperatures below freezing. With the thermometer, it was not possible to determine if the refrigerator was maintaining food at a temperature of 45 degrees or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3290.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“Written health policies and supervision policies did not include policies addressing recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, or the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3290.114 Outdoor Activity
“During the entirety of the visit, the weather was appropriate for outdoor play, and the children were never taken out of doors. Staff indicated that the children do not go out doors daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“No evacuation routes were posted in a conspicuous location on the lower level of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3290.166(4) Bottles labeled
“In the refrigerator, 3 bags of infant breast milk were in the kitchen refrigerator and not labeld with the name of the child for which they are intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“Based on the signed and dated forms, the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of child #4 and #5 were updated more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file of child #3 did not contain a financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Based on documentation on the fire drill log, the testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 12/30/2023 to 1/30/2024 to 3/1/2024 to 4/1/2024 and 6/28/2024 to 8/25/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The last documentation of a review and/or update to the facilities emergency plan was dated 9/2021, lacking documentation of a review and/or update in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file of staff #1 contained documentation of 1 hour of professional development during their annual training period between 12/2022 and 12/2023, lacking 11 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations plan which may include, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“A & D Ointment labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was on a desk in the family room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A pack 'n play was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3290.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement of child #2 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Documentation of the last completed child service report of #1 was dated 9/22/2022 and child #4 was dated 9/21/2022, lacking documentation of child service reports completed every 6 months since. Child #5 enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet) did not contain documentation of a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreements of child #2 and #5 did not contain their dates of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file of child #2 contained the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain a telephone number of a person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file of child #1 and #2, both identified as preschool age children (see coded LIS sheet), contained documentation of health assessments which were updated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“The changing mat used to change a child's diapers was not sanitized prior to changing another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #1 did not contain a current health assessment within the past 24 months with the last being dated 12/13/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1 had 10 of the 12 required child care training hours that were not completed within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files for child #3 and #4 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had an agreement that lacked the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3290.124(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: Oct 20, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On the back porch, there were multiple poles on the ground for an awning that had sharp edges and metal pieces protruding out from the poles that were a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 1-21-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #2 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: Oct 20, 2023
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #2, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the basement child care space, there was a small circular trampoline that was on the back of the couch with the legs sticking out from the wall on the top of the couch that was a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, a 22 month 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. The file for child #1, a 22 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination by age 18 months being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for child #1 and #2 lacked a current emergency contact form and agreement updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a copy of the current state police and child abuse clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once within the last 60 days with the last fire drill being conducted on 7-6-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3290.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 9:50 a.m. upon entry to the facility on the 1st floor, staff person #1 was observed walking up from the basement and stated that there was one child, an infant, that was sleeping alone in a pack 'n play without staff supervision in the dining room on the 1st floor. When the staff person walked upstairs to get the infant that was sleeping in the dining room, there were three children, two young toddlers and an older toddler, that were left alone for approximately 30 seconds in the basement until staff person #1 returned with the infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection on 9-28-23, there were three smoke detectors that the operator identified as interconnected smoke detectors, with one detector each on the 2nd floor, 1st floor, and basement. The smoke detectors were not functioning as an interconnected fire detection system as required. The smoke detectors on the 1st and 2nd floors were observed to be operating as interconnected detectors, however the smoke detector in the basement was not sounding and operating as interconnected with the other two detectors. The smoke detector in the basement was observed to audibly sound and operate as a stand-alone detector. The operator stated that the basement detector had previously been interconnected with the other two detectors. According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once within the last 30 days with the last test being conducted on 8-2-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child #1 and #2 lacked current child service reports updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
Sep 1, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the kitchen, there was Gorilla glue labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff person #1 and household member #2 lacked current state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances updated within the last 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 9-5-22 that was after the November 2021 expiration of the prior training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3290.18 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). The emergency plan lacked requirements for practice drills and continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3290.134(b)/3290.134(c) Towels labeled and laundered/Paper towels discarded
“In the downstairs bathroom, according to the provider, after washing their hands the children were using the same cloth towels to dry their hands. There were no paper towels observed in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1) Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1, a 3 year old, and child #2, a 3 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: Nov 18, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3290.192(4) Required training
“The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of current mandated reporter training completed within the last 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3290.192(2) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3290.166(1) Written statement
“Child #4, an infant, lacked an infant feeding schedule obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“In the kitchen in an unlocked drawer, there was an Exacto knife with sharp edges that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home
Is Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2025, with 13 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 931-0742 to ask.
What is Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(724) 931-0742.
Where is Susan E McGivern Family Child Care Home?
Allison Park, PA 15101. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.