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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Wendy L Ruth

Dover, PA · York County
ZEIGLER RD, Dover, PA 17315
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 515-9908
ZEIGLER RD
Dover, PA 17315
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00252474
License Issued
Mar 26, 2026
Active Through
Mar 26, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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WENDY L RUTH is a Family Child Care in DOVER PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-16 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information forms on file for children #1,#2,#3 does not have the address or phone number listed for children' physicians.

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.)
Parents will complete the missing information on the doctor.
2026-01-16 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency information contact forms on file for children #1,#2,#3 does not list health insurance policy number.

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 parent will provide health insurance policy.
2026-01-16 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #1 was not updated every 6 months between 11/18/24 to 12/3/25. The emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #2 was not updated every 6 months between 11/18/24 to 12/3/25. The emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #3 was not updated every 6 months between 11/18/24 to 12/3/25.

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.)
The emergency contact form and agreement will be updated every 6 months
2026-01-16 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Operator has 10 hours documentation of annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete the remaining 2 hours
2025-01-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 did not specify the 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.)
The date of admission was added to the agreement.
2025-01-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information form on file for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

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 parent added the insurance coverage and policy number
2025-01-21 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had 2 clock hours of annual training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete the 10 outstanding hours of training.
2024-01-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information form on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4 does not list the health insurance policy number.

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 parents will provide the missing insurance policy numbers.
2024-01-18 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 emergency contact information form on file for child #2, #3, #4 does not list the addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.

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.)
The parent will provide the addresses for the people that are allowed to pick up the child on the emergency contact information form.
2024-01-18 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 did not have on file a health report within the last 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will provide a health report.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility's posted documents, it was found that a written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted or developed.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have written a plan for transporting a child to emergency care and have posted it to our board.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each child's file, it was found that the emergency contact forms had not been reviewed within the past six months for child #1 [9.5.21] and #2 [9.14.21]. ALSO, the financial agreement had not been reviewed during the past 6 months for child #1 [9.5.21], child #2 [9.14.21], child #3 [3.3.22 and child #4 [2.10.22.

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.)
I have given new forms to parents to be filled out. The forms have been received and filled.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the last health assessment for child #4 was dated 10.4.21 [expired 10.4.22].

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have given the parent a new health assessment form to be filled out by the doctor. Once it is received, it has been filed for the child.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) - Immunization record/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Immunization record/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the immunization record for child #4 did not have record of an influenza, varicella or MMR vaccination. There was not an acceptable exemption note on file for the child.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have informed the parent that I need an acceptable note for declining the flu shot. The documents have been added to the child's file as required. The other vaccinations were done and the documentation has been added to the child's file as required.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility documents on file, it was found that a Policy and Procedure for Shaken Baby/Head Trauma was not created or posted.

Correction Required: 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 have put together a Policy & Procedure for shaken baby/head trauma. I have posted it to my board and am providing parents with a copy.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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