DILCY V SANSOM FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
ERIE, PA·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address536 W 4TH ST, ERIE, PA, 16507
CityERIE, PA 16507
CountyErie
Phone(814) 454-4669
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 4, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High14
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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536 W 4TH ST, ERIE, PA, 16507, ERIE, PA 16507
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/15/2025
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk9/15/2025
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(5))
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission on 2/5/25. Requirement: 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. Correction: The parent signed the bottom of the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium risk9/15/2025
Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments (3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1))
The file for child #2 that is an older toddler lacked a child health report that was completed within the past 12 months. The child health report in the file was dated 5/1/24. Requirement: 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. Correction: There is a current child health report in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - High risk9/15/2025
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3))
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission on 2/5/25. Requirement: 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. Correction: The parent signed the bottom of the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium-High risk9/15/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))
The file for staff person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 3/5/20 and 4/1/25. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 6/24/20 and 7/3/25. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 6/19/20 and 6/30/25. Requirement: 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. Correction: There are current clearances in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/30/2025
2024
- Medium risk9/18/2024
Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments (3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1))
The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 10/24/22 and 8/1/24. Requirement: 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. Correction: There is a current child health report in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 8/1/2024 - Medium risk9/18/2024
Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments (3290.131(a)/3290.182(1))
The file for child #2 lacked an initial child health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file is dated 8/6/24. Requirement: 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. Correction: There is a current child health report in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 8/6/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$963/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ERIE, Erie County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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