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Vals Daycare
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About Vals Daycare
Vals Daycare is a group home daycare in Cranesville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (814) 490-5709 to confirm.
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 Vals Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00257390
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 18 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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 20, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were the original documents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 4/20/26 during naptime (1:30 PM) Staff Person #2 was observed sleeping on the couch in the downstairs PS room where 6 children (4 Older Toddlers and 2 Preschool) were napping.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed one electrical outlet, which lacked a protective receptacle cover, behind the TV in the downstairs PS Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“On 4/20/26 at approximately 10:15, Staff Person #3 was observed supervising a mixed group of 7 children in the downstairs PS Room (1 Young Toddler, 4 Older Toddlers and 2 Preschool).”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The facility does not have documentation that a traffic letter 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 childcare facility has been sent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3280.31(f) Age and training
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility's fire drill/fire system test log documents multiple times when fire system tests were not conducted every 30 days: Fire system tests for the last 12 months were conducted 6/2/25, 10/6/25, 3/15/26 and 4/6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“The flat screen TV in the downstairs PS room was not securely mounted to the table, which creates a potential toppling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility's fire drill/fire system test log documents multiple times when fire drills were not conducted every 60 days: Fire drills for last 12 months were conducted 6/4/25, 10/20/25, 3/16/26 and 4/3/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3280.31(e) Age and training
“The file for Staff Person #3 contained only 6 hours of annual childcare training for the most recent full year of service: 2/11/25-2/11/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill since opening in February, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain two written reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The first Child Service Report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 6 months after the child's first day in care at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3280.119 Infant sleep position
“On 4/20/26 at approximately 10:00 AM, Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a Fisher Price rocker.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest equipment (cribs in living room and cots in downstairs PS room) were not labeled with the names of the specific children for whom the rest equipment was intended to be used.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility does not have a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(iv) Primary staff person's qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 do not include documentation of education and experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“On 6/11/25, Staff Person #3 was observed caring for 6 children on the back deck (2 Younger Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler and 3 Preschool).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child
“On 6/11/25, Staff Person #3 was observed caring for 6 children on the Back Deck. Three of the children were Preschool Age. The Back Deck has a capacity of 4 when PS or SA children are in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a copy of the fee agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #4 and #5 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 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: Jun 30, 2025
3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #4, an infant, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #4, an 8-month old infant did not include documentation of immunizations recommended by the ACIP for this age or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. Missing-2nd Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after staff person's first day working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #3 did not include two written letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.31(f) Age and training
“The Health and Safety Trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were not dated. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #3 was not witnessed or dated. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 was acquired after the staff person's first day working in child care. The FBI clearances in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 were on the DOE clearance form, which is not valid. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature for the bathroom sink measured 125° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“An evacuation route was not posted in the basement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3280.71 Heat Source
“Observed a stove in the kitchen, which would be accessible to children in the dining area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility did not have a proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“A copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“The flat screen TV in the living room was not mounted, which creates a potential toppling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3280.26(a) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked an emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
3280.66(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed peace lilies in the living room and dining area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Vals Daycare
Is Vals Daycare licensed?
Yes. Vals Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Vals Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 18 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vals Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Vals Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Vals Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Vals Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 490-5709 to confirm.
How much does Vals Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 490-5709 to ask.
What is Vals Daycare's phone number?
(814) 490-5709.
Where is Vals Daycare?
Cranesville, PA 16410. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.