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31 Barton Road, Apalachin, NY
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Tracy Travers Daycare is a child care center in Choconut, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 129 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 129 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tracy Travers Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 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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3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 5/4/26, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Cert Rep observed a small playpen in the infant classroom that staff reported is used to place toddlers in as a form of discipline when the toddlers won't sit in time out. During the investigation it was reported by another child to Cert Rep that the playpen in the classroom is referred to as a "Kid Jail". This small playpen is restricting the toddler's movement and confining toddlers to a small space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.23 Parent Access & Participation
“On 5/4/26, an unannounced inspection was conducted. The operator admitted that at enrollment parents are informed that they are not allowed inside the facility and pick up and drop off is at the door.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/9/25. Staff person(s) #1-#3 did not update their NSOR clearance every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR clearance on file being dated 1/16/20 and their current NSOR clearance on file is dated 2/20/25. All other clearances are on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/9/25. Staff person #3 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated 1/23/24 and 5/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. In the gym classroom there was not a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.124(c)/3270.124(e) Each child care space/Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. In the gym classroom, the operator acknowledged that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare space and a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. A written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. In the toddler classroom, staff reported that they wash and reuse infant bottles and they do not use a commercial dishwasher.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. The facility does not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. The fire detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on several occasions, 9/8/23-10/13/23, 10/13/23-11/16/23, 12/12/23-1/17/24, 2/7/24-3/14/24, 3/14/24-4/18/24, and 7/10/24-8/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.103 Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. In the toddler classroom, on the diaper changing table was hand sanitizer, plastic gloves, and Clorox wipes. All items were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. The parent handbook did not contain a general daily schedule, responsibilities for meals, clothing, and transportation and pick-up arrangements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. The fire drill log did not list hypothetical locations of the fire that are rotated around the facility for each drill. The hypothetical locations were listed with the same location for several consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The operator acknowledged that an emergency drill was not conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.74/3270.111(b) Emergency Numbers Posted/Posted in group space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/24. In the gym classroom, the daily activities schedule and the emergency telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency Contact Forms were not located in childcare space where children are receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff # 1 (see code sheet for date of hire) was working more than 90 days, health and safety 10-hour training was dated 8/2/22. Staff # 1 does not have the 1-hour update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2023
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“Emergency Plan for facility does not include accommodations for infant, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Updated emergency plan was not sent to EMA and local police.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Initial health assessment for Child # 1 did not include an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“File for Staff # 1 did not contain verification of education prior to working at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Preschool and Infant Room refrigerators were missing an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. Staff # 1 has resided ion the state of New York with in the past 5 years, file does not contain New York state police or child abuse clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Facility does not have a written plan posted on transporting a child for emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First-aid kit in the Preschool room was missing gloves and bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Tracy Travers Daycare 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 July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 553-2890 to ask.
(570) 553-2890.
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