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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Barbara Jane Jestes

Fairfield, PA · Adams County
Mile Trl, Fairfield, PA 17320
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Age Range
2 months and older
Rate Range
$80-$130
Type of Care
, Before and After School, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

Contact Information

📞 (717) 420-6911
Mile Trl
Fairfield, PA 17320
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00258894
License Issued
Aug 10, 2026
Active Through
Aug 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
State Certified, CPR/First Aide, Preschool training, Keystone STAR 1, All clearances to date
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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BARBARA JANE JESTES is a Family Child Care in FAIRFIELD PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 2 months and older. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday CLOSED
  • Sunday CLOSED

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the kitchen area that pet food of less than 1 inch diameter was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. It was observed in the kitchen, unlocked drawers containing button batteries and plastic bags accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The button batteries and plastic bags that were accessible to children were immediately removed from children's access and placed in secure storage areas. Magnetic child safety locks were installed on cabinets and drawers containing unsafe items to prevent children from accessing choking hazards and other hazardous materials. Animal feeding routines were adjusted so that animals are fed outside of childcare hours and food intended for animals is not accessible to children during the childcare day. The kitchen area was inspected to ensure all small objects and hazards were inaccessible to children.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that rest equipment used by children was not labeled with the children's names for individual use.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All rest equipment used by children, including cots, mats, and bedding, was labeled with each child's name for individual use. Each child has been assigned individually labeled rest equipment that is used only by that child while enrolled in the program.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 remained in the kitchen area and was not supervising children while they were using the bathroom. It was also observed that staff person #1 was not supervising children who were leaving the kitchen area and going into the living room area.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Supervision procedures were reviewed and revised to ensure children remain under active supervision at all times. Bathroom routines and transitions between rooms were adjusted to ensure ongoing visual and auditory awareness of all children. Child safety door knob covers and safety devices were installed on doors leading to areas that should not be accessed without supervision. Active supervision practices were reviewed and implemented throughout the childcare day.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not provide a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written Supervision Policy was added to the Parent Handbook and enrollment materials. The policy outlines supervision practices during bathroom routines, room transitions, meals, indoor play, outdoor play, rest periods, and all other childcare activities. Revised copies of the Parent Handbook and Supervision Policy were provided to all currently enrolled families.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for child #1 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #1 was reviewed and updated by the parent to include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number as required. The child's file was reviewed to ensure the required information was complete and current.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: disability

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for child #1 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #1 was reviewed and updated by the parent to include information regarding the child's special needs and any medical information needed in an emergency situation, as provided by the parent and medical professionals. The child's file was reviewed to ensure the required information was complete and current.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for child #2 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #2 was reviewed and updated by the parent to include health insurance coverage information and policy numbers, or Medical Assistance information if applicable. The child's file was reviewed to ensure the required information was complete and current.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that not all children's hands were washed before lunch.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing procedures were reviewed and implemented to ensure all children wash their hands before meals and snacks, after toileting, and after diapering as required. Children were supervised and assisted as needed to ensure proper handwashing occurred before lunch.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.135(c)

Description: Diapering area not used for food prep

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 was using the kitchen counter as a diaper changing space and the same counter is also used for food preparation.

Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The kitchen counter is no longer used as a diaper changing area. A portable diaper changing station was purchased and is now used for all diapering procedures. The portable changing station is placed in the hallway during indoor care and may be moved outdoors as needed to provide a sanitary and appropriate diaper changing area. The diapering area is separate from all food preparation and food service areas.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 did not wash their hands prior to preparing and serving lunch.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing procedures were reviewed and immediately implemented to ensure hands are washed before preparing and serving meals and snacks and after toileting and diapering. Proper handwashing was completed prior to food preparation and service activities.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.24(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan parent letter does not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan Parent Letter was revised to include a method for contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Parents will be contacted by telephone call, text message, emergency contact numbers, and email when available, depending on the nature of the emergency.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan parent letter does not 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 Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan Parent Letter was revised to include procedures for notifying parents when an emergency has ended and to provide instructions regarding child reunification, emergency pick-up locations, and authorized release procedures. A copy of the revised Emergency Plan Parent Letter was provided to all currently enrolled families.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the bathroom used by children, an electrical power strip being used that was missing 2 protective receptable covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The two missing protective receptacle covers were immediately installed on the electrical power strip located in the bathroom used by children. The power strip was inspected to ensure all accessible outlets were properly covered and safe for use.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the hallway, an unlocked closet containing numerous cleaning products, Off Bug Spray, personal hygiene products and over the counter medications labeled "keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. It was observed in the bathroom used by children that the shelf above the sink contained Vick Vapor Rub, Beard Oil, Noxzema Blemish Pads and hair products labeled "keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. it was also observed in the bathroom used by children that the shelving next to the toilet contained disinfecting wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. It was observed in the shower in the bathroom used by children, shampoos, body washes and shaving creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. It was observed in an unlocked low cabinet under the microwave, Triple Sec, Vodka, and Depuyker was being stored and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hallway closet containing cleaning products, bug spray, personal hygiene products, and over-the-counter medications was secured and made inaccessible to children. The Vick Vapor Rub, Beard Oil, Noxzema Blemish Pads, hair products, disinfecting wipes, shampoos, body washes, shaving creams, and all other items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were removed from areas accessible to children and placed in locked storage areas. The alcohol stored in the cabinet under the microwave was removed and secured in a locked area inaccessible to children. All toxic and hazardous materials remain in their original labeled containers and are stored away from food preparation areas and child care spaces.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the kitchen unlocked drawers containing sharp knives.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sharp knives stored in the unlocked kitchen drawers were removed and placed in a secure location inaccessible to children. Child-safe kitchen knives designed for children's supervised cooking activities were purchased and will be used during age-appropriate food preparation experiences.

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