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189 West Creek Rd, Saint Marys, PA
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Susan J Klase Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Susan J Klase Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
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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3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of staff #1 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 7-14-26 and 6-19-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated: FBI 8-5-25, 5-29-20; PSP 7-17-25, 5-6-20; NSOR 7-24-25, 4-9-20. The file of staff #2 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated: FBI 7-28-25, 6-18-20; Child Abuse 7-25-25, 5-20-20; NSOR 7-24-25, 2-18-20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file of child #1 lacked documentation of parent review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files of children #1 and #2 lacked documentation of child service reports every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The file of staff #2 had CPR training with an expiration date of 3/2024 and a renewed CPR training certificate dated 4-6-24. Therefore, the current CPR training was not complete on or before expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files of staff #1 and household members #2 and #3 lacked Disclosure statements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3290.52(1) No infants, five toddlers
“Observed the following age of children in care: Non-relatives: 4 infants and 1 older toddler Relatives: 1 infant, 1 older toddler, and 1 preschool aged child. Therefore, the provider had more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed child #2 sleeping in a pack and play not labeled for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3290.118 Infant sleep position
“Observed child #1 a 4-month-old infant sleeping in a car seat; therefore, not in the supine position as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files of children #3 and #4 had child service reports that lacked a parent's signature and date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of children #3 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the full, complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.166(1) Written statement
“There was not infant feeding schedules for children #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3290.166(5) Six-months-old held
“Observed child #1, a four month old lying in a pack and play consuming a bottle that was propped with the use of a bulky blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.14(b) Building Codes
“Observed an occupancy permit that stated occupant load 4-6 children and observed 8 children in care at the time of the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the information on the child's special needs or "N/A" if not applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training and the operators plans for continuity of operations in response to an emergency to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 lacked documentation of completion of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 within the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, which was by December 30, 2022, as per Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The operator lacked copies of the emergency plan drills documented in the format that included the following required information to be in compliance with Announcement C-22-04 Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements for Child Care Facilities: Special accommodations the facility used for any category of children (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs) and problems encountered or observations during the drill (For use in updating the Emergency Plan).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3290.181(a) Each child
“Child #2 and #3, who were in care on 10/18/23 during the renewal inspection, lacked individual records including the agreement form and the emergency contact form as required for each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child file #1 lacked the child's health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child file #1 lacked the designated release persons specified by a parent on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“HHM file #2 contained a PA State Police Criminal Clearance dated 9/27/18 and lacked a valid updated PSP Clearance within 60 months. HHM file #3 contained PA State Police Criminal Clearances dated 7/31/18 and 8/16/23, Child Abuse Clearances dated 8/10/18 and 8/21/23 and DHS FBI Clearances dated 8/6/18 and 8/21/23, all of which were over 60 months as required by CPSL and Chapter 3490.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The operator stated that the facility did not have the evacuation routes posted on the second floor of the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.
“Child file #1 lacked documentation of influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked a policy for the Prevention of Shaken Baby, Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit lacked soap in the kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff file #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/20/20 for Household Member, not for employment purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3290.131(e)(2)(i) Religious belief/strong personal objection
“Child file #2 contained a statement for exemption from immunization for influenza vaccine due to strong personal belief that was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3290.133(4) Locked
“There were medications for the household members that were in the bathroom cabinet that was not locked and were accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2, 3, and 5 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2021
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of the CPSL mandated reporter training which was dated more than 60 months ago. Mandated reporter training is valid for 60 months and is required to be updated prior to 60 months following the date of the previous training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2021
3290.73(b)/3290.133(4) Inaccessible to children/Locked
“Observed the first aid kit, which contained burn cream and triple antibiotic ointment, was accessible to children in an unlocked vanity cabinet in the bathroom used by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2021
3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.
“Observed child file #1 and #3 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2021
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Observed the updated emergency plan did not contain information for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2021
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“Observed child file #2 and #5 contained original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2021
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Observed the documented fire drill record indicated that one time in the previous 10 months(12/23/20-3/1/21) fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2021
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Observed the facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2021
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Observed the facilities information binder for parents did not include information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Susan J Klase Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 3 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 594-5192 to ask.
(814) 594-5192.
Ridgway, PA 15853. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.