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Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care
Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care is a group home daycare in Mc Kean, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 20 rules across 3 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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
Tuition and costs
Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00255569
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The facility records lacked documentation of annual notification sent to local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form and a financial agreement that were missing the last two 6-month updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record of Child #1 lacked the following immunizations: one (1) dose of Hepatitis A with no Exemption in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent Mandated Reporter training for Staff Person #1 was dated more than 60 months ago (7/5/2020).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent Child Service Report for Child #1 was completed timely by the operator but lacked a parent's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the main childcare space, the following areas were observed to have damaged plaster: on the wall behind the white bench and on the wall to the right of the door, under the light switch. In the lower level, the following areas were observed to have damaged plaster: on the wall behind the pack-n-play and on the wall under the painting of the bear and penguin.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
Apr 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the current health report. The health reports in the file are dated 4/19/23 and 4/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
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 health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 1/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 annual clock hours of child care training from 12/2023 - 12/2024. There were six hours of child care training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector check and the previous smoke detector check was completed on 3/3/25. There were 43 days between the smoke detector checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a primary staff person lacked an FBI Clearance that was completed within the past 60 months. The FBI Clearance in the file is dated 2/8/19.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The Emergency Drill log was observed. There were more than 12 months in between the previous emergency drills. The emergency drills were documented on 3/1/23 and 11/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training that was completed in the previous 12 months. The emergency plan training in the file was dated 3/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3280.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 lacked Pediatric First-Aid and CPR Training that was completed prior to the previous trainings expiration. The Pediatric First-Aid and CPR Training in the file expired 3/2024 and the updated training was dated 4/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed there were 61 days between 6/1/23 and 8/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training. There were 6 training hours documented in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a primary staff person on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked State Police and FBI Clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous State Police and FBI Clearances. The State Police Clearances in the file are dated 2/7/19 and 3/5/24. The FBI Clearances in the file are dated 2/8/19 and 3/21/24. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as a primary staff person on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a State Police Clearance that was completed within the past 60 months. The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 2/11/19. The file for staff person #2 lacked a valid updated FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was a Department of Education Clearance not a Department of Human Services Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“It was observed that a dog at the facility did not have updated rabies immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed for the 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 5/1/23 and 6/1/23, 31 days between 7/1/23 and 8/1/23, 31 days between 8/1/23 and 9/1/23, 31 days between 10/1/23 and 11/1/23, 31 days between 12/1/23 and 1/1/24, 31 days between 1/1/24 and 2/1/24, 31 days between 3/1/24 and 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
Apr 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The files for children #1 and #3 lacked child health reports that were completed 12 months from the previous child health reports. For child #1 the child health reports in the file were dated 2/16/22 and 3/30/23. For child #3 the child health reports in the file were dated 2/24/22 and 4/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked the Pennsylvania Health & Safety Update 2022 that was taken prior to 12/30/22. The trainings in the files were dated 3/8/23 for staff person #1 and 3/10/23 for staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the home address and home telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
Apr 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that contained signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility lacked a proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care
Is Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care licensed?
Yes. Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Wheeler Group Home Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 882-7032 to ask.
What is Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care's phone number?
(814) 882-7032.
Where is Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care?
Mc Kean, PA 16426. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.