Inspire Early Education
3350 Alta Vista Rd, Dover, PA
4.2· 23 reviews
Wendy L Ruth
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Wendy L Ruth
Wendy L Ruth is a home daycare in Dover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Wendy L Ruth
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00252474
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #1 was not updated every 6 months between 11/18/24 to 12/3/25. The emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #2 was not updated every 6 months between 11/18/24 to 12/3/25. The emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #3 was not updated every 6 months between 11/18/24 to 12/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency information contact forms on file for children #1,#2,#3 does not list health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information forms on file for children #1,#2,#3 does not have the address or phone number listed for children' physicians.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Operator has 10 hours documentation of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Jan 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff #1 had 2 clock hours of annual training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on file for child #2 did not specify the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information form on file for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
Jan 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information form on file for child #2, #3, #4 does not list the addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information form on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4 does not list the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #4 did not have on file a health report within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Jan 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility documents on file, it was found that a Policy and Procedure for Shaken Baby/Head Trauma was not created or posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“Upon inspection of the facility's posted documents, it was found that a written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted or developed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Upon inspection of each child's file, it was found that the emergency contact forms had not been reviewed within the past six months for child #1 [9.5.21] and #2 [9.14.21]. ALSO, the financial agreement had not been reviewed during the past 6 months for child #1 [9.5.21], child #2 [9.14.21], child #3 [3.3.22 and child #4 [2.10.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the last health assessment for child #4 was dated 10.4.21 [expired 10.4.22].”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) Immunization record/Immunization record
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the immunization record for child #4 did not have record of an influenza, varicella or MMR vaccination. There was not an acceptable exemption note on file for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that drills had been conducted on the following dates: 10.2021, 2.10.22, 4.26.22, 7.18.22, 11.21.22, which has exceeded the required drills every 60 days or less.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that testing of the detection system was conducted on the following dates: 12.25.21, 1.21.22, 2.10.22, 3.21.22, 4.17.22, 5.23.22, 6.1.22, 7.18.22, 8.15.22, 9.26.22, 10.29.22, 11.24.22, 12.25.22 - several of which exceeded the maximum of 30 days between required tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“Upon inspection of facility person files, it was found that a copy of the disclosure statement was not on file for either staff person #1 or household person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
Mar 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 3/10/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 2/17/20. A new health assessment was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2022
3290.31(g)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR
“On 3/10/22, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have current pediatric first aid and CPR certification on file. Certification expired on 2/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2022
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On 3/10/22, it was observed that the proof of purchase for the smoke detectors was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Wendy L Ruth
Is Wendy L Ruth licensed?
Yes. Wendy L Ruth is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Wendy L Ruth last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wendy L Ruth had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Wendy L Ruth care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Wendy L Ruth accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wendy L Ruth's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wendy L Ruth cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 515-9908 to ask.
What is Wendy L Ruth's phone number?
(717) 515-9908.
Where is Wendy L Ruth?
Dover, PA 17315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.