University Early Care and Education Ctr
570 S 11th St, Indiana, PA
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Tammy Powers Nest
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Tammy Powers Nest
Tammy Powers Nest is a child care center in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Tammy Powers Nest
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252542
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 9, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 44 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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Jan 9, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Pre Preschool room, ink dobbers labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were on the counter, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Baby Room, the refrigerator was sitting on a black table with peeling paint. In the Main Room between the kitchen and restrooms was a conduit with peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 lacked a current NSOR. The NSOR on file was dated 12/9/19 which was obtained more than 60 months ago. The file for Staff person #2 lacked a current NSOR. The NSOR on file was dated 12/3/19 which was obtained more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 1/9/26 at approximately 10:00am, Staff persons #5, #6 and #7 were caring for 12 children (1 YT; 5 OT; 6 PS) in the Main Room. Staff person #5 stepped out of the room to answer the door, leaving Staff persons #6 and #7 out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff person #3 lacked documentation for 9 of the 12 required annual training hours for the review window September 2024-September 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #4 contained a disclosure form which lacked the employee's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health report on file for Child #2, a preschooler, dated 4/2/25 was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 3/22/24. The current health report on file for Child #3, a preschooler, dated 12/5/25 was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 11/27/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked verification of vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Main Room there was splintered wood on the coat rack next to the entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
Nov 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (3/20/25 and 4/20/25)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 9/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #2, an aide, lacked documentation of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained the original fee agreement form signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The toilet seat in the bathroom off the Main Room was loose and unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency plan lacked information regarding Lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained current clearances dated more than 60 months from previous date: PA State Police Clearance dated 7/24/23 and 6/11/18; PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 12/28/23 and 6/20/18; DHS FBI Clearance dated 8/1/23 and 6/26/18. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a PA Child Abuse Clearance for Employment. The PA Child Abuse Clearance in the file dated 3/14/23 was a Volunteer clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“4TH CITATION: 11/12/24, at the time of renewal inspection, the facility lacked a qualified director employed and present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/16/24, 7/3/24, and 7/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times
“On 11/12/24, at approximately 1:50pm in the infant room, staff Person #3 was responsible for 1 infant and 3 younger toddlers. Staff #3 was observed asleep in the rocking chair and was not supervising the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in the infant room was 139°.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The Preschool room lacked a daily schedule of activities posted in the group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #2 lacked a written statement signed by the parent or physician for exemption from immunization. According to the child care manager, the family "is not vaccinating at this time".”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment for Staff Person #1 dated 8/1/23 was obtained more than 24 months from the previous assessment dated 7/8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained only 1 of the 2 required written letters of reference attesting to the person's suitability to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 6 of the 12 annual training hours required for the review period of December 19, 2022 through December 19, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
Jul 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“3RD CITATION: At the time of renewal inspection, the facility does not have a director on staff. Provider's correction date on previous inspection summary was 7/8/24, as of 7/9/24 facility is still without a director. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/16/24 and 7/3/24.”
Jul 3, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“2ND CITATION: At the time of renewal inspection, the facility does not have a director on staff. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/16/24”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“2ND CITATION: The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 are lacking reports on information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/16/24”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain the one-hour Health and Safety Update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 included 7 of 12 required training hours completed between 12/19/22-12/19/23. The file for Staff Person #3 included 3 of 12 required training hours completed between 12/19/22-12/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The smoke detection log on file contained dates of testing from 7-10-23 to 8-10-23, 10-6-23 to 11-6-23, and 1-5-24 to 2-5-24, all more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed in the infant room that the lidded garbage can used for disposable diapers was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for preschool aged Child #4 was lacking an updated health assessment. The most current health assessment on file is dated 9/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 is lacking written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The fee agreement on file for Child #4 is lacking the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 are lacking reports on information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The fee agreement for Child #4 was lacking the specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The fee agreement on file for Child #4 was lacking the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign above the changing table in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“At the time of renewal inspection, the facility does not have a director on staff.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Center-based Care: building Blocks for Quality Revised 2022. The certificate on file for Staff Person #4 is dated 11/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
Jul 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Facility reported that their director resigned and they currently do not have a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
Apr 17, 2023Inspection21 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster). The file for staff person #1 lacked completion of the required 1-hour health and safety training update prior to 12/30/22. The file for staff person #3 had documentation of the required 1-hour health and safety training that was completed on 3/19/23, which is past 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #5 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The TB screening on file is dated 7/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's documentation of testing the fire alarm detection system exceeded 30 days from 10/7/22 to 11/7/22 and from 2/20/23 to 3/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for staff persons #3 and #4 are dated more than 12-months apart. Staff person #3 has completion dates of 1/13/22 and 2/25/23, and staff person #4 has completion dates of 1/7/22 and 2/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 11/11/20 and 1/11/23. The file for facility person #6 lacked documentation of a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the Pre-Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, with an enrollment date of 1/23/23, lacked documentation of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP and has been enrolled more than 60 days at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child #4 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement forms on file for children #2 and #3 lacked the child's arrive and departure times. The agreement form on file for child #1 lacked the child's departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The agreement form on file for child #3 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space #2, a plastic children's playhouse was cracked near the front door of the playhouse. To the left of the door, a piece of the equipment was observed to be broken off. These conditions expose the children in care to rough edges, sharp corners and pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the Main room, handwashing signs were not posted at the two toilets in bathroom #1 and were not posted at the diapering area and the toilet in bathroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the medicine cabinet in the kitchen, children's Benadryl for a child enrolled was observed to be expired on 1/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The facility lacked a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant observed receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The two most recent staff evaluations on file for staff person #3 are dated more than 12-months apart: 1/7/22 and 2/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification required under CPSL. The two most current trainings are dated 6/29/17 and 11/2/22. The file for staff person #4 was observed not to contain documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter Training within the first 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Mandated Reporter Training on file for staff person #4 is dated 10/14/22. The file for facility person #6 was observed not to contain documentation of application of a PA FBI Clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Facility person #6 cannot work in the facility until the PA FBI clearance results are verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff persons #1, #7, and #8 lacked completion of the required Health and Safety pre-service training by April 29, 2022. The Health and Safety training on file for staff person #1 is dated 10/14//22, staff person #7 has a completion date of 12/21/22, and staff person #8 has a completion date of 12/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #3 are dated more than one year apart: 2/8/22 and 3/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“In the Baby Room, an infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessments on file for staff persons #1 and #4 lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, and lacked the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
Aug 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 10:40 a.m., observed staff person #1 and staff person #2 supervising a group of 17 children in the outdoor gross motor space. Staff person #1 identified responsibility for 2 younger school -age children and staff person #2 identified responsibility for two young toddlers and three older toddlers, leaving ten children not identified by the staff present. Staff person #1 and #2 stated that the remaining 10 children were being supervised by staff person #3, who was observed to be on an excursion with a group of younger and older school-age children at a location off the facility premises. Staff person #3 stated that they left their supervisory group to cover another staff person's group .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.124(d) Excursions
“The emergency contact information for the group of younger and older school-age children on an excursion to a local playground was not present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Observed an accessible first aid kit on a bench at the playground where a group of older and younger school-aged children were on an excursion.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1-4 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety and Mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
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Apr 4, 2022Inspection21 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #3, staff person #4, #6 and #8 lacks verification of 2 years' experience with children to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor, the role assigned to and being performed by staff person #3, #4, #6, and #8..”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #3, #4, and #7 contain emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 and staff person #4 contains verification of mandated reporter training completed more than 90 days after staff person #3 began in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #2 and #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the parent-designed release person(s). The file for child #7 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address and phone number of the parent-designated release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The following rooms lacked a posting of the emergency transportation plan: pre-preschool and preschool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #7 lacks verification of one year of experience to qualify as director, the position assigned to and currently being performed by staff person #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 contains an expired FBI clearance. The two most recent child abuse and FBI clearances on file for staff person #5 are dated in an interval greater than 5 years or 60 month. Current CPSL requires clearances to be renewed on or before 5 years or 60 months from the date of the previous clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #3 and staff person #4 contain verification of Health and Safety training completed more than 90 days after both staff began in a child care taking position. The verification of Health and Safety training on file for staff person #1 is an expired version of the training, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“The file for child #3 and child #4 contains a health report which lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #5 contains verification of Baisic first aid and CPR which lack the pediatric endorsement, making the trainings invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health reports on file for child #1 and child #5 are dated more than 60 and 90 days after the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 and staff person #5 lack verification of 12 clock hours of child care training completed in the most recent service year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 and child #4 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #2 are dated more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #4 is dated after staff person #4 began in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent updates to the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child #1, child #3, child #5 are dated more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #8 contains one reference letter dated after staff person #8 began in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacks a documented emergency drill held during 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A review of the fire detection system testing log revealed that during the interval of 8/27/21-9/28/21, the testing occurred more than 30 days from the previous test. The last documented fire detection system testing recorded is dated 3/22/22, more than 30 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a posting which provided parents information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacks a director employed by and present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
Oct 29, 2021Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 could only identify four of the seven children she was supervising.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“*During staff interviews staff stated that while children are standing facing the wall for time out they have held the children's hands behind their backs and placed their knee up against the child so the child stayed against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“** During staff interviews staff stated that while children are standing facing the wall for time out they have held the children's hands behind their backs and placed their knee up against the child so the child stayed against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“*During staff interviews staff stated that while children are standing facing the wall for time out they have held the children's hands behind their backs and placed their knee up against the child so the child stayed against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“** During staff interviews staff stated that while children are standing facing the wall for time out they have held the children's hands behind their backs and placed their knee up against the child so the child stayed against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022
Oct 29, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 could only identify four of the seven children she was supervising.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“*During staff interviews staff stated that while children are standing facing the wall for time out they have held the children's hands behind their backs and placed their knee up against the child so the child stayed against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“** During staff interviews staff stated that while children are standing facing the wall for time out they have held the children's hands behind their backs and placed their knee up against the child so the child stayed against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“*During staff interviews staff stated that while children are standing facing the wall for time out they have held the children's hands behind their backs and placed their knee up against the child so the child stayed against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“** During staff interviews staff stated that while children are standing facing the wall for time out they have held the children's hands behind their backs and placed their knee up against the child so the child stayed against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022
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Questions about Tammy Powers Nest
Is Tammy Powers Nest licensed?
Yes. Tammy Powers Nest is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tammy Powers Nest last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 9, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tammy Powers Nest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Powers Nest care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Tammy Powers Nest accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tammy Powers Nest's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tammy Powers Nest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 783-2402 to ask.
What is Tammy Powers Nest's phone number?
(724) 783-2402.
Where is Tammy Powers Nest?
112 Line St, Rural Valley, PA 16249. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Rascals Child Care Center, 0.6 miles away.