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Cascade, MD 21719 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tina James
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tina James
Tina James is a group home daycare in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 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 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Tina James
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00257907
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for Staff person #1, was observed to contain updated and current clearances that had not been renewed prior to becoming older than 60 months. This was evidenced by clearances obtained in 08/2020 that were renewed in 10/2025 a period of 62 months present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #2, #3 and #4 were observed to lack Child Service Reports, the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #4 was observed to lack documentation the parent updated in writing emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. This was evidenced by emergency contact and the financial agreement present in the file were dated 08/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3280.31(e) Age and training
“The files for staff persons #2 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of obtaining 12 clock hours of child care training annually.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
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 illustrated the child's immunized status was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
Apr 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3280.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The facility was observed to have embedded playground equipment that was mounted over a bed of wood mulch less than 9" deep at all measured fall points.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.80 Glass
“The facility was observed to have a full glass panel door in the dining room that lacked a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The facility was observed to be providing a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child, however, this letter lacked to provide information about the accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1 was observed to lack an updated health report obtained at least once every 6 months. This was evidenced by health reports dated 8/29/23 and 7/11/24, a period of 11 months present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
Apr 26, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that provides accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions but lacked to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to contain health assessments that were not obtained once every 24 months. This was evidenced by Health assessments for person #1 dated 08/24/2020 and 09/29/2022 a period of 25 months. Staff person #2 contained health assessments dated 09/15/2020 and 11/11/2022 a period of 25 months and 3 weeks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The staff person supervising children in the outdoor play area was observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care, as well as staffing arrangements during emergencies in their possession.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3280.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The facility was observed to have outdoor equipment requiring embedded mounting, which was installed over wood mulch measuring less than six inches at each potential fall point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3280.26(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that failed to provide 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: Jul 12, 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 volunteers during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The Staff person supervising children in the outdoor play space was observed to lack a list of the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center in their possession while in this space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
Apr 13, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility was observed to lack documentation of providing each parent with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The facility was observed to lack documentation to verify that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the programs' use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“The files for Children #1 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of the children having an immunized status that is in accordance with ACIP recommendations. The file for child #1 was observed to lack documentation of obtaining written verification from a physician of the child being immunized in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP no more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.192(2)(i) Age
“The file for Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.31(e) Age and training
“The files for Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of staff person obtaining an annual 12 clock hours of childcare training in the year of 2022. This was evidenced by documentation of hours obtained in 2021 and hours obtained in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents
“The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a statement regarding the continuity of operations. The facility was observed to lack a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of completing the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 as evidenced by a certificate of completions dated 02/06/2023 in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“The water in the restroom used by the children while in care was observed to have hot water that measured 121.9 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #1 was observed to lack documentation of obtaining written verification from a physician of the child being immunized in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP no more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“The file for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were observed to lack the address and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The files for Children #1 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of the children having an immunized status that is in accordance with ACIP recommendations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack updated health reports at least every 12 months. This was evidenced by a health report for child #1 dated 02/24/2021 and 03/23/2023, and health reports for child #2 dated 02/23/2021 and 03/12/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were observed to lack a Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #3 was observed to contain an agreement that lacked to specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to specify whether or not the child has special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.165 Menus
“The facility was observed to lack a posting of the facility's menu in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The facility was observed to lack an evacuation route posted in a conspicuous location on the main floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
Apr 5, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3280.31(e) Age and training
“Observed staff file #3 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training within the completed anniversary year. The file contained documentation of 10 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3280.34(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Observed staff file #1 and #3 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience with children. Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“Observed the child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 contained original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed child file #4 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 13 months ago. Observed child file #5 contained an updated health assessment which did not specify the date when the health assessment was performed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact information for child file #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: May 2, 2022
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“Observed the facility did not have documentation of the emergency plan review and update within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“Observed the file of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Observed the documented fire drill log, which revealed that 3 times in the previous 12 months the fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tina James
Is Tina James licensed?
Yes. Tina James is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tina James last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tina James had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 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 Tina James care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Tina James accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tina James' hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tina James cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 749-5453 to ask.
What is Tina James' phone number?
(717) 749-5453.
Where is Tina James?
Mont Alto, PA 17237. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.