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334 W Main St, Somerset, PA
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Tatalebas Quality Childcare Home is a group home daycare in Berlin, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 32 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 11 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tatalebas Quality Childcare Home has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 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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3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed disinfecting wipes and disinfecting spray accessible in the cabinet below the bathroom sink.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed the ceiling vent in the bathroom used by children needed to be cleaned. Observed the bottom of the entrance screen door was damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the fence restricting the children's access to a fire pit and pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed plastic bags accessible to the toddlers in care on a low shelf in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3280.115(a)(3) Above-ground pool inaccessible
“Observed the ladder and gate to the above ground swimming pool were not made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“Observed the pet records for a dog and cat on the facility premises contained expired rabies vaccination documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3280.131(a) Health Information
“Observed child file #1, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Observed the documentation for the emergency drill was not fully completed on the departments approved form. The operator did not document the time it took to complete the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.161(c) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed a child's bottle of milk in a diaper bag on a cubby hook which was not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“Observed the operator did not have documentation of annually reviewing the emergency plan within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 28 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a broken plastic truck with rough edges in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed disinfecting wipes, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“Observed original agreements in child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #2 who started employment after 2/1/25 contained a disclosure statement which was a previous version of the disclosure form and not valid at the current time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3280.131(a) Health Information
“Observed the initial health assessment for child #2 and #4 were dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3280.106 Refrigerator
“Observed the facility did not have an operable thermometer in the refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Observed the emergency drill documentation revealed that the emergency drill conducted was the same drill as the previous year and the documentation of the drill was incomplete and did not document how long it took to complete the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed the file for facility person #1 contained an FBI fingerprint clearance which was dated (10/3/19) more than 60 months old making the clearance invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a rest mat which had a peeling cover and exposed foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Observed the documented fire alarm testing log revealed 1 time (12/6/24-1/6/25) in the previous 12 months the fire alarms were tested more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“The facility was observed to have a backpack hanging to the left of the front entrance within reach of children. This backpack had an open top zipper and contained a package of Equate cold medication.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The files for children #3 & #5 were observed to contain agreement that failed to specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain only a Pennsylvania Department of Education FBI fingerprint clearance, which is not an acceptable version of this clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files for children #3 & #5 were observed to contain agreements that failed to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #5 was observed to contain an emergency contact that failed to include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that failed to specify the role of a volunteer during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“The facility's fire testing log was observed to indicate that on five occasions, testing did not occur at least once within a 30-day period. The log entries indicated tests were conducted on 31-day durations on 7/21/23 to 8/21/23, 08/28/23 to 09/28/23, 10/27/23 to 11/27/23, 1/26/24 to 02/26/24, and 03/26/24 to 04/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The facility was observed to providing a letter to the parents of each enrolled child, which outlined the emergency procedures. However, it lacked details on shelter and lockdown protocols, methods for notifying parents at the start and end of an emergency, and specifying the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and those with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #4 was observed to contain an emergency contact that failed to include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #2, #3, and #4 were observed to lack documentation the parent updated their financial agreement or emergency contact information once in a 6-month period. This was evidenced by emergency contact forms dated 01/22/2024 present the files of children #2 and #4. And an emergency contact form dated 01/23/24 present in the file of child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an immunization record that lacked the ACIP recommended Influenza immunization; therefore, the child's record is not up to date with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“The facility's file for the dog Little John was observed to lack a current certificate of current rabies immunization. This is evidenced by a vet certificate in the file that indicates an expiration date of 4/29/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents
“The facility was observed to lack a policy on the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“The facility was observed to have an open, unrestricted patio area which contains a fire pit and hot tub which are fully accessible to children. A garden style tub with standing, accumulated rainwater was observed to be stored on the front landing of the front entry stairs to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2023
3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The facility was observed to have a trash receptacle without a lid in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The facility was observed to lack documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a television which was not stable on its stand. Observed a refrigerator which was not securely anchored on a counter creating a crush point. Observed several brown bookshelves used by children which were not securely anchored to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Observed the operator did not have proof of purchase receipts for the interconnected fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“Observed the operator did not submit a copy of the completed emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3280.34(b)(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Observed staff file #1 did not include documentation of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a human services field.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“Observed the facility did not have a defined outdoor play space which is required due to the need for a barrier to prevent children from unsafe areas in proximity to the proposed play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2023
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover in the room leading to the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed cleaning materials in an unlocked vanity cabinet in the bathroom used by children. Observed hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children accessible to children on a low shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3280.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Observed the first aid kit was accessible to children on a low counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a peeling cover on the vanity in the bathroom used by children. Observed an air vent which needed to be cleaned. Observed damaged drywall by the entrance door. Observed splintering edges and rough edges on the corner of the building on the entrance patio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on both sides of a hutch in the eating area of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“Observed the legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises and a current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Tatalebas Quality Childcare Home 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 May 15, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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.
11, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 267-3883 to ask.
(814) 267-3883.
Berlin, PA 15530. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.