Punkin Patch Childcare
201 S Charles St, Red Lion, PA
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Sweet Peas Childcare is a home daycare in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 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 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 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
Sweet Peas Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 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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3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 does not have a valid NSOR certificate on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate being dated 1/14/2020. Staff person #1 did not update mandated reporter training in a timely manner. This is evidenced by mandated reporter training certificates dated 4/16/2020 and 9/29/2025, which exceeds the CPSL requirement of every 60 months. HHM #2 does not have a valid NSOR certificate on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate being dated 1/14/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3290.11(h)(2)/3290.11(h)(2)(i) Clearances for renewal application/Clearances for individuals residing in home
“The legal entity did not submit clearances for each individual 18 years of age or older who resides in the child care facility at least 30 days in a calendar year. This is evidenced by HHM #3 (DOB see LIS code sheet) turning 19-years-of age following the date of the previous application for a certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3290.74(a) Requirements
“It was observed on 11/13/2024 several rose bushes with thorns on the stems are accessible to children in the outdoor play space area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The operator who is responsible for compliance with this chapter has not ensured the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met as evidenced by the 30-day manual testing requirement being exceeded several times throughout the last year. The operator has been manually testing the smoke detectors the first of every month in 2024. January, March, May, July, August, and October all have 31 days in those months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed on 11/13/2024 a match box car with removeable parts is accessible to a toddler who is still placing objects in their mouth. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed on 11/13/2024 a spray bottle containing a disinfectant solution and a bottle of Baby Powder labeled 'Keep Out of the Reach of Children" are accessible to children while they are getting their diaper changed on the changing table. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for Child #1 contains documentation the last influenza vaccination was administered on 9/22/2021, which is no longer valid and is therefore not in compliance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The file for Child #2 does not include documentation of receiving the influenza vaccination according to the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed on 11/13/2023 a can of air freshener was accessible to children in the bathroom located in the child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains an FBI clearance dated 9/19/2023, which is after their first day caring for children. Facility Person #1's record does not include documentation that their fingerprints were submitted prior to their first day caring for children and is therefore not in compliance with the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person # 1 contained PSP clearances dated 1/3/2017 and 2/20/22, Child abuse clearances dated 1/3/2017 and 3/2/2022, and FBI clearances dated 1/21/2017 and 3/30/2022, which all exceeded the CPSL requirement that clearances are updated at least every 60 months. The file for HHM #2 contained PSP clearances dated 1/4/2017 and 2/20/2022, Child Abuse clearances dated 1/4/2017 and 3/2/2022, and FBI clearances dated 1/21/2017 and 3/30/2022, which all exceeded the CPSL requirement that clearances are updated at least every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon review of facility's fire drill log it was noted that a fire drill was conducted on 8/3/2022 and not again until 10/30/2022, which exceeded the requirement that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #1, #2, and #3 does not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Sweet Peas Childcare 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 November 5, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 501-8084 to ask.
(717) 501-8084.
Dallastown, PA 17313. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.