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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Kathleen M Stephan

Hermitage, PA · Mercer County
S Buhl Farm Dr, Hermitage, PA 16148
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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State Rating
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S Buhl Farm Dr
Hermitage, PA 16148
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00245623
License Issued
Oct 21, 2025
Active Through
Oct 21, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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Kathleen M Stephan is a Family Child Care in Hermitage 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
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 had a child service report that was dated over 6 months after the child's start date.

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.)
Do service report every 6 months.
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added date child was enrolled to the agreement.
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.124(a)/3290.182(8) - Each child emergency contact person/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(a)/3290.182(8)

Description: Each child emergency contact person/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2, who were observed in care on 7-31-25, lacked an emergency contact form and agreement.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. A child's record must 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.)
Child #1 and #2 are no longer enrolled. Prepare a file for child in case parents should need emergency care or regular care providing space is available.
2025-07-31 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 file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work telephone number 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.)
Had parent provide phone numbers and address of contacts for child.
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent completed the form with addresses and phone number.
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2, who were observed in care on 7-31-25, each lacked a record/file.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and #2 are no longer enrolled.
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have parents review file every six months and sign forms.
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and 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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.)
Child #1 and #2 are no longer enrolled.
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Placed a current copy of certificate on door for parents to view.
2025-07-31 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play area, there were two metal posts on the fence with sharp edges at the top that were accessible to children and were a visible hazard.

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.)
Placed duct tape over sharp edges.
2024-09-17 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent added missed information to the emergency contact information.
2024-09-17 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 file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work telephone number 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.)
Parent added work number to the emergency contact form.
2024-09-17 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent provided addresses and phone numbers to whom the child may be released.
2024-09-17 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1)

Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent provided current health assessment from the child's physician.
2024-09-17 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 9 month old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd Pneumococcal vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 9-17-24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Requested updated vaccination record from parent and received the vaccination record the day of the inspection. Current vaccination record was placed in child's file.

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