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Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home
Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 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 Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00256374
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 37 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of Child #1, a preschooler, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed a pack 'n play which was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility lacked an operable interconnected smoke alarm system on each level of the residence. The interconnected smoke alarm was operable on the first floor, but the interconnected smoke alarm was not operable in the basement. The facility had a smoke alarm in the basement that was operable but not interconnected. 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 4/27/25, 5/27/25, 6/26/25, 7/26/25, 8/25/25, 9/24/25, 10/24/25, 11/24/25, 12/24/25, 1/23/26, 2/22/26, and 3/24/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Certification Staff observed Child #3 in care, but Child #3 did not have emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The file of Child #3 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file of Child #3 did not contain a health report, and the operator indicated the child had been attending for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 5/17/24 and 11/25/24. Child #2 had another health report in the file, but it was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Certification Staff observed Child #3 in care, but Child #3 did not have an agreement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of Child #1, an older infant, lacked Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio Immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of one Hepatitis B immunization, one Rotavirus immunization, one DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, one HIB immunization, one Pneumococcal immunization, and one Polio immunizations”
3290.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“The health report for Child #1 did not include a review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3290.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The hypothetical location of the fire was not rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills. The hypothetical location was the same for fire drills conducted on 5/20/25 and 7/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
Apr 3, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3290.24(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 and Household Member #2 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/4/19 and a NSOR dated 1/13/20. The file of Household Member #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/4/19 and a NSOR dated 1/13/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed Aloe Vera, Philodendrum Hederaceum, Begonia Maculata, and Syngonium Podophyllum in the dining room and Dracaena Braunii in the living room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the deck and deck steps in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility had a policy that addressed strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3290.24(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a cracked wooden railroad track.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3290.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 4 to 5 inches of shredded/recycled mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 inches of shredded/recycled mulch as protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025
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 3/19/24, 5/20/24, 7/22/24, 9/20/24, 11/21/24, 1/27/25, and 3/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file of Child #2 lacked a health report updated at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 8/8/23 and 2/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The files of Children #1 and #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 6/16/23, 12/9/23, and 7/18/24. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 9/6/23, 5/17/24, and 11/25/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include 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: Apr 3, 2025
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete home address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement for Children #3 and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed rest equipment not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
Apr 9, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed the emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Observed the agreement for child #1 did not contain the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the playroom, a play table with a torn cover and two white children's chairs with loose backs creating pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed hand sanitizer, "labeled keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a counter in the eating area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Observed the diaper changing pad was being cleaned after each use however the surface was not being wiped with a sanitizing solution.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Observed the operator was placing soiled disposable diapers into plastic bags and not into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Observed the fire alarm testing log revealed that two times in the previous 12 months, the fire alarm tests were conducted more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“Observed child file #1, a young toddler, contained a most recent health assessment was dated more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
Apr 7, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3290.31(h) Verification of professional development
“Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of the required health and safety training update which was completed after the required due date of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Observed the facility did not have the evacuation routes posted on the basement floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Observed the facility did not have documentation of providing the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed loose swing anchors on the swing set and metal hanging bar which had rough edges and split metal ends.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Observed child file #1 and #2 contained most recent child service reports which were completed more than 6 months after the previously completed child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“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: Apr 10, 2023
3290.166(1) Written statement
“Observed the facility did not have a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
Apr 7, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3290.72 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Observed the emergency numbers were not posted by the portable phone/phone base in the entrance way to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3290.76(b) Ammunition locked and separate
“Observed the separate area where ammunition is stored was not locked at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3290.74(a) Requirements
“Observed damaged wooden lattice with rough edges under the steps leading into the outdoor play area used by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2022
3290.69 Heat Source
“Observed the area where the children were eating lunch was in close proximity to a stove which did not have some form of knob lock to prevent the stove from being turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Observed the facilities documented fire drills revealed the facility has only conducted 4 fire drills in the previous 12 months with more than 60 days between most of the fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“Observed the operator did not submit a copy of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022
3290.131(e)(1) Parent written verification from Doctor.
“Observed child file #1, 2, 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: Apr 29, 2022
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of updated training in first aid and cpr but the card did not specify that the training conducted was for pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Observed child file #2, a young toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 7 months ago. Observed child file #3, a preschool child, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 20 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #2 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: Apr 28, 2022
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 contained original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home
Is Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 328-9226 to ask.
What is Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(717) 328-9226.
Where is Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home?
Mercersburg, PA 17236. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.