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Jenns Play Care

N Apollo, PA · Armstrong County
516 18th St, N Apollo, PA 15673
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Quick Facts

Capacity
103 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 478-2430
516 18th St
N Apollo, PA 15673
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249883
License Issued
Jan 29, 2026
Active Through
Jan 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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JENNS PLAY CARE is a Child Care Center in N APOLLO PA, with a maximum capacity of 103 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The current health report on file for Child #1, a younger toddler at the time (See LIS Code Sheet) dated 6/21/24 was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 9/12/23

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There is an updated health form in her file.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate dated 9/25/25 which was obtained more than 60 months after the previous NSOR certificate dated 7/17/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We sent for one immediately upon realizing the date was past due.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The wooden beams in the back right corner of the outdoor play area had pieces of wood broken off leaving rough surfaces where children play and sit creating a hazard for cuts or splinters.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My husband sanded the wooden beams to make them smooth.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the following areas of the facility: the window ledges and wooden step along the edge of the floor in the cafe; the register in Room #1, the Non-Napping room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I am painting all the areas this weekend when there are no children in the building.
2025-05-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled spray bottle in the infant room. Staff reported the spray bottle contained sanitizer for cleaning the changing table mat.

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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bleach bottle was labeled immediately and placed back in the room.
2025-05-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (7/12/24 and 8/19/24).

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This regulation was cited in October for the same dates in July and August 2024 and was corrected since.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room #5, the preschool room, the play rug in the housekeeping area had two frayed corners.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The rug was immediately removed from the classroom.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 lacked arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The times have been added and a new original was given to the parents, as well as a copy made for the child's file.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained the original agreement form.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy was made and the original was given to the parents.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked continuity of operations information as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I found my COP and placed it with each copy of the emergency plan.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma including recognition of potential signs/symptoms of SBS/AHT and prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I found my SBS policy and put it with my policies and procedures handbook
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person has asked contacts to send recommendation letters. One has been received, waiting on the other one.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and has ended, and how to reunite with their children.

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. 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 has been updated to include the method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and has ended, and how to reunite with their children. I found my letter to parents and placed it with every copy of the parent handbook, as well as the emergency plan.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will edit my EP to accommodate children with chronic medical conditions.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for evacuation, sheltering in place, and lockdown situations; contacting parents to inform them when an emergency has begun and ended with instructions on how to safely reunite with their children; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; and annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will edit my parent letter to contain the above mentioned information.

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