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Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare
Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare is a home daycare in Claysburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 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
- 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00250492
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on the fire drill log, drills were not conducted every 60 days due to the fact the last documentation was 12-23-25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Based on the smoke detection testing log, testing of the smoke detectors were not conducted every 30 days due to the fact the last documentation was 12-23-25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
Jan 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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: Jan 16, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Jan 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the fee amount and the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“Based on the fire drill log, the hypothetical locations of the fire were not rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills on 12-6-24 and 1-2-25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
Jan 12, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The file of Child #2 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2 had an admission date of 6/5/23 with a health report dated 8/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed Murphy Oil Soap, Lysol, Pet Disinfecting Cleaner, and Bissell Wood Floor which all indicated "keep out of the reach of children" under the kitchen sink which were accessible to children. Observed Purell Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the round table by the sliding door in the family room which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2024
3290.64(d) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“Observed 3 BINGO Daubers in a bin above the desk in the family room which indicated "keep out of the reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator provided documentation that fire drills were conducted on 1/9/23, 3/16/23, 5/19/23, 7/12/23, 9/1/23, 11/20/23, and 1/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2024
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan update to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 6/1/23 and reviewed on 1/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Jan 13, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Observed adult scissors on the teacher's desk in a cup which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020. The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 7/28/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed Repel Insect Repellent and 2 bottles of Equate Isopropyl rubbing alcohol 91 percent which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the shelf across from the toilet in the bathroom which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.73(b) Inaccessible to children
“Observed a first-aid kit on the bottom shelf of the top half of the 1st cabinet by the door which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed foam blocks with bite marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file of Child #4 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The files of Children #3 and #4 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of Child #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of Child #2 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance posted expired on 4/4/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 2/1/22, 3/6/22, 4/13/22, 5/25/22, 6/22/22, 7/29/22, 8/31/22, 9/15/22, 10/14/22, 11/31/22, and 12/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The operator or designated staff person did not ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan was not conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The file of Child #1, with an admission date of 8/24/22, lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first date of attendance at the facility. The file of Child #1 contained a health report dated 1/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/6/23 with a previous one dated 11/5/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of Staff #1 contained a current mandated reporter training dated 7/28/20 but the previous mandated reporter training was missing from the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
Jan 31, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information and financial agreements for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked parent review ever 6 months. The last documented reviews were dated in 2019 and 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“The facility lacked current rabies immunizations for the dog named "lil Dummy" and the cat named "nutkins".”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“The kitchen counter top was observed having the following toxics accessible to children; Enddust spray, Woolite, Aerosol can of frosted glass, Lysol wipes, and Lysol spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility lacked information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility lacked a record of monthly checks of the facilities fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator lacked fire drills completed at least once every 60 days. The last recorded fire drill was completed 1/21/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked an emergency plan that included lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked an emergency drill completed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3290.133(4) Locked
“The facility was observed having Excedrin on the kitchen counter top and Rolaids on the coffee table in the main child care space both accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3290.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age
“The file for child #1 lacked a health assessment for entrance into 6th grade, in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). The most recent health assessment observed on file was dated 11/1/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare
Is Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare licensed?
Yes. Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 239-8209 to ask.
What is Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare's phone number?
(814) 239-8209.
Where is Suzi Dodsons Family Childcare?
Claysburg, PA 16625. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.