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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Joann Swanger

Chambersburg, PA · Franklin County
S Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 267-1375
S Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00244528
License Issued
Sep 20, 2025
Active Through
Sep 20, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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JOANN SWANGER is a Family Child Care in CHAMBERSBURG PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement form that lacked the specific amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had the parent review and provide the missing information.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement form that lacked the specific date the fee is to be paid per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I reviewed the form with the parent who provided the missing information.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an agreement form that did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The file for child #3 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have completed the Child Service Report and reviewed it with the parent.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed the forms with parents who are not receiving extra services and corrected the agreement form to show no extra services are being provided.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked work addresses and telephone numbers of an 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.)
Reviewed the form with the parents who provided the correct information on the form.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed with the parent who provided a signature for permission for emergency medical care.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: While observing Staff person #2 changing an infant's diaper, Staff person #2 had to be prompted to wash the infant's hands at the conclusion.

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.)
Staff person #2 was re-trained on proper diapering procedures.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to lack signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed with the parent who provided a signature for permission for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of having obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete 24 hours of PD in 2026 and loan 12 hours to 2025.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.51 - Maximum Number of Children Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.51

Description: Maximum Number of Children

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed caring for 12 unrelated children and 1 related child.

Correction Required: The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to either the legal entity or the staff person. At any one time, the related children of either the legal entity or the staff person, but not both, may be excluded in determining compliance with this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will not provide care to more than 6 unrelated children at one time as long as I am a licensed Family Child Care Home.
2026-06-10 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Needs Verification

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log was observed to document that manual testing of all fire detection devices or systems was not conducted at least once every 30 days. This was evidenced by testing dates of 1/24/26, and 02/17/26, 3/17/26 and 4/20/26 a period of 34 days.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure I am counting the days correctly and do the test every 30 days.
2026-05-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Observed a toddler sleeping in a pack n play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pack n Play was moved to the larger childcare room and placed in an area which allowed for 2 feet of space on three sides when it is being used.
2026-05-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2)

Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and facility person #2 did not contain a valid health assessment with the results of a TB screening test.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and facility person #2 will obtain a valid health assessment with a TB screening test.
2026-05-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, who has already started in a childcare position, did not contain a signed disclosure statement, a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance, and did not contain a CPSL required NSOR verification letter. Observed facility person #2 file did not contain a criminal background clearance, a child abuse clearance, or a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all required valid clearances are obtained.
2026-05-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper cream accessible to children on a low shelf in the childcare space.

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.)
Diaper cream was placed into a locked cabinet.

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