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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Lois Knadler

Tamaqua, PA · Schuylkill County
Russell St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 778-2946
Russell St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00252931
License Issued
Jun 18, 2026
Active Through
Jun 18, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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About the Provider

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LOIS KNADLER is a Family Child Care in TAMAQUA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-05 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(a) - Every 60 days/FIRE DETECTION Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(a)

Description: Every 60 days/FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/5/2026, the fire drill and fire detection log was up to date with the requirements. However, the log showed the following lapses in the requirements during the previous 12 months: Fire drill was conducted on 5/14/2025 then not again until 7/16/2025 and the fire alarm system was manually tested on 10/9/2025 then not again until 11/13/2025.

Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. 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 fire alarm system must be manually tested at least once every 30 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
These were already corrected prior to the inspection.
2025-03-26 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Health Information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: On 3/26/2025, Child #1 had an initial health report on file as of 10/2/2024. However, this was more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was corrected on 10/2/2024.
2025-03-26 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 3/26/2025, two electrical outlets in the childcare room accessible to the children were missing protective receptacle covers. There were also two electrical power strips that did not have protective receptacle covers in the outlets.

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 power strips were removed from the childcare. Protective receptacle covers were placed in the two outlets that were missing them.
2025-03-26 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 3/26/2025, peeling paint was observed in several areas on the bottom part of the house outside in the outdoor play area.

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.)
The areas outside where paint is peeling will be repainted.
2024-03-05 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child service reports have not been completed every 6 months for child #1 & 2.

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 § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service reports will be completed for all children every 6 months.
2024-03-05 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Operator is missing proof that a copy of the emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I submitted a copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.
2024-03-05 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency telephone numbers are not posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency numbers are posted.
2024-03-05 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills have not been conducted every 60 days, date of last fire drill was 10/31/23.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted and logged.
2024-03-05 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Fire system checks have not been completed every 30 days, date of last system check was 12/15/23.

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 primary staff person 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.)
Fire system check was conducted at the time of inspection and logged.
2023-12-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's date of admission was added to the agreement.
2023-12-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 is missing the parents work address and telephone number.

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.)
Have parents provide work information including place of employment, address and telephone number.
2023-12-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the addresses of the persons 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.)
I will have parents provide the release person's address.
2023-12-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 3, & 4 are missing updated emergency contact and agreements.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.)
Parents will review and or update emergency contact and agreement forms.
2023-12-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Operator does not have a plan to address 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.)
Provide necessary information to have the plan of action in place to continue care.
2023-12-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing an initial health assessment and immunizations.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parent obtain the health assessment and immunizations.

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