JENS GROUP DAY CARE

INDIANA, PAGroup Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,140/mo

Contact information

Address1850 SALTSBURG AVE, INDIANA, PA, 15701

CityINDIANA, PA 15701

CountyIndiana

Phone(724) 464-9500

Operating details

Capacity12

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 10, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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1850 SALTSBURG AVE, INDIANA, PA, 15701, INDIANA, PA 15701

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/18/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk9/18/2025

    FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

    The 30-day fire detection log on file contained dates of testing 9/6/24-10/8/24, 10/8/24-11/12/24, 11/12/24-12/24/24, 12/24/24-1/28/25, 5/27/25-6/30/25, which are all more than 30 days between testing. Requirement: 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 Correction: The 30-day fire detection log will have the fire detection devices or systems will and are in compliance with the standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. 106 (c)) The primary staff designated will be responsible for the compliance with this chapter to ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. There will be less than 30 days between testings. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  2. Medium risk9/18/2025

    Age and training (3280.31(e))

    The file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4, was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training between 12/2023-12/2024. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Director will make sure Staff Person #1, #2, #3, and #4 that all 12 hours of annual training will be completed within a one year time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  3. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3280.32(a)/3280.192(4))

    The file for Staff Person #3 contained a NSOR certificate dated 9/17/20, which is more than 60 months ago. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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: All staff persons will maintain the NSOR clearance that is less than 60 months old. This will be in compliance with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  4. Medium risk9/18/2025

    Designated release persons (3280.123(a)(5))

    The fee agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 was lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The Director will make sure Child #1, and Child #2 in the agreement with the provider will have the specified persons designated by the parent to whom the child may and can be released to. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  5. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Physician name, address, phone (3280.124(b)(2))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was lacking the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Child #1 parent was asked to add to the emergency contact form the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. These Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  6. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone (3280.124(b)(3))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #3 and Child #4 was lacking work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Child #1, #2 , #3, #4 the work addresses and telephone number of the enrolling parent were filled in on the Emergency Contact Form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  7. High risk9/18/2025

    Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was lacking written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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: Child #1 was required to write in the consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care. The parent of child #1 signed the emergency medical care area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  8. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Information re: special needs (3280.124(b)(5))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #4 was lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: All Emergency contact forms on file for Childs #1 and #4 were completed as the parent filled necessary for their child. The director of Jens Day Care needed to have this information for these two children in case the child has special needs, physician, physician assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency Situation's Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  9. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Insurance coverage information (3280.124(b)(6))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #4 was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Emergency Contact information on file for Child #1 and #4 health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits were filled in by the parents. A copy of the medical card and family policy was also copied and put in file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  10. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Name/address/phone release person (3280.124(b)(7))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 was lacking addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: 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. Correction: Child #1 and #3 name, addresses and telephone numbers was filled in by the two parents as to whom the children can and whom be released to. This will also match the Agreement form of whom the child can be released to. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  11. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.124(f)/3280.181(c))

    The two most recent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #3 are dated 8/21/24 and 4/3/25 which are more than 6 months apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: The parent updated in the emergency contact information of Child #3 and will be made sure that this part of the form will be completed at start date and every 6-month review of file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  12. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3280.182(5))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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: Child #1 parent was asked to sign the parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff. All child records will also be completed with signatures in this area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  13. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

    Every 60 days (3280.94(a)(1))

    The fire drill log on file at the facility included dates of fire drill 9/24/24-1/14/25, 3/13/25-5/21/25, with the last drill dated 7/10/25, which are all more than 60 days between testings. Requirement: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: The fire drill log written before 60 days between testing. The fire drills will be conducted before 60 days are up by director or staff Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025

2024

  1. Medium risk9/6/2024

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments (3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1))

    The most current health assessment on file for Child #1, who is an older toddler, is dated 8/21/23. 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: Provider gave Child #1 parent a new Child health assessment for the parent to have the physician complete. along with getting new shot records from the child's physician. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  2. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    Emergency plan (3280.26(b))

    The facility lacked documentation that the emergency plan was updated and reviewed within the last year. The date of the last review was on 8/28/23. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Director will review the emergency plan, and updated the plan as needed. Once all of the updates and changes are made a staff meeting will be announced and the training will happen the week after changes have been made. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  3. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    Training regarding plan (3280.26(c))

    The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 is dated 8/28/23. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. Correction: The Director will call a staff meeting after the corrections and updates are made to the emergency plan. All information will be reviewed at the meeting on September 20th 2024 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  4. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    Services proceeded (3280.123(a)(3))

    The file for Child #2 and Child #3 was lacking information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Requirement: 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). Correction: Director will make sure all Agreements shall specify the serv ices to be provided to the family and child when the parent and the director have the parent meeting. Director will complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contacts. Director will make sure that the form in completely filled out before a copy is given to parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  5. Medium-Low risk9/6/2024

    Designated release persons (3280.123(a)(5))

    The fee agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 is lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Child 1 and 2 was reviewed and the information on the child can be released to was completed and reviewed by both the Director and the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  6. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    Information re: special needs (3280.124(b)(5))

    The emergency form on file for Child #1 is lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: Provider had parent fill in the lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Provider and staff went over the information together . Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  7. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    Name/address/phone release person (3280.124(b)(7))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 is lacking the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: 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. Correction: Provider had parent of Child #4 fill in the lacking address and telephone numbers of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released. A new copy of the form was given to the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  8. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.124(f)/3280.181(c))

    The emergency contact form and fee agreement on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a signed update within a 6 month period. Requirement: 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. Correction: Provider had the parents of Child 2 and Child 3 look at agreement, and all other file forms to make sure they were correct and had them sign and date the forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  9. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    Emergency plan (3280.26(a)(6))

    The facility lacked documentation of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Provider conducted an emergency Tornado drill with the children and documented. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2024
  10. Medium-Low risk9/6/2024

    FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

    The 30 day fire detection log on file contained dates of testing 1/2/24-2/27/24 and the most recent testing on file is dated 7/22/24 all more than 30 days apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: Provider completed a fire testing on 9/14/2024 to make come back in compliance with the DPW regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/13/2024
  11. Medium-Low risk9/6/2024

    Pick up and drop off points (3280.171(a))

    The facility was lacking documentation of written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility. Requirement: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Correction: Provider created a written notification to the State Police and Fire Department of Indiana County of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/6/2024

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About this daycare

  • Location: INDIANA, Indiana County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Group Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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