SUSAN J KLASE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

RIDGWAY, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,204/mo

Contact information

Address1134 MONTMORENCI RD, RIDGWAY, PA, 15853

CityRIDGWAY, PA 15853

CountyElk

Phone(814) 594-5192

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 12, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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1134 MONTMORENCI RD, RIDGWAY, PA, 15853, RIDGWAY, PA 15853

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/27/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/27/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.124(e)/3290.181(c))

    The file of child #1 lacked documentation of parent review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement every 6 months. 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 reviewed that paperwork and signed it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/29/2025
  2. Medium-High risk10/27/2025

    Name/address/phone release person (3290.124(b)(7))

    The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address 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: The address was added to the child's file and updated the next day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/29/2025
  3. Medium-High risk10/27/2025

    Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

    The files of children #1 and #2 lacked documentation of child service reports every 6 months. 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 § 3290.124(e). Correction: The service report was done and signed by the parent the next day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/29/2025
  4. High risk10/27/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))

    The file of staff #1 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated: FBI 8-5-25, 5-29-20; PSP 7-17-25, 5-6-20; NSOR 7-24-25, 4-9-20. The file of staff #2 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated: FBI 7-28-25, 6-18-20; Child Abuse 7-25-25, 5-20-20; NSOR 7-24-25, 2-18-20. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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: The staff will make sure that they clearances are done in a timely matter. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/30/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Insurance coverage information (3290.124(b)(6))

    The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the 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: paperwork was updated by parents when they picked up their child that day from daycare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  2. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Age and training (3290.31(f)(4)(i))

    The file of staff #2 had CPR training with an expiration date of 3/2024 and a renewed CPR training certificate dated 4-6-24. Therefore, the current CPR training was not complete on or before expiration. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: There was no course available in my area till the April date. As soon as a course was available I took it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/24/2024
  3. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))

    The files of staff #1 and household members #2 and #3 lacked Disclosure statements. 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. Facility Correction: Disclosure statements were updated and filled out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/24/2024
  4. Medium risk10/23/2024

    No infants, five toddlers (3290.52(1))

    Observed the following age of children in care: Non-relatives: 4 infants and 1 older toddler Relatives: 1 infant, 1 older toddler, and 1 preschool aged child. Therefore, the provider had more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time. Requirement: The operator may provide care to no more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time. No more than two related and unrelated infants may receive care at any one time. If no infants are in care, five toddlers are permitted. Correction: I will not have more than the stated amount of children in care at the same time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  5. Medium-Low risk10/23/2024

    Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))

    Observed child #2 sleeping in a pack and play not labeled for the child. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Correction: Pack and play was labeled with child's name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/24/2024
  6. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Infant sleep position (3290.118)

    Observed child #1 a 4-month-old infant sleeping in a car seat; therefore, not in the supine position as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics Requirement: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. Correction: Infants only sleeping on flat surface. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/24/2024
  7. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

    The files of children #3 and #4 had child service reports that lacked a parent's signature and date. 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 § 3290.124(e). Correction: Parents signed papers that afternoon when picking up child from daycare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  8. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Parent home/work address, phone (3290.124(b)(3))

    The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the 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: Emergency contact papers were updated with missing information that afternoon when parents came. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  9. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Information re: disability (3290.124(b)(5))

    The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the information on the child's special needs or "N/A" if not applicable. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: papers were updated with information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/28/2024
  10. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Name/address/phone release person (3290.124(b)(7))

    The files of children #3 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the full, complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children 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: paperwork was updated when parents picked up child from daycare with correct information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  11. Medium-Low risk10/23/2024

    Written statement (3290.166(1))

    There was not infant feeding schedules for children #1 and #2. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: Parents of these children gave me a paper with the child eating schedule and what they should have. with the amount and how often. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/31/2024
  12. Medium risk10/23/2024

    Six-months-old held (3290.166(5))

    Observed child #1, a four month old lying in a pack and play consuming a bottle that was propped with the use of a bulky blanket. Requirement: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. Correction: I will not prop a bottle up for an infant. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  13. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs (3290.182(4))

    The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction: Parents updated children's paperwork when they came to pick up children that day from daycare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  14. Medium risk10/23/2024

    Building Codes (3290.14(b))

    Observed an occupancy permit that stated occupant load 4-6 children and observed 8 children in care at the time of the renewal inspection. Requirement: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance granted by the Department under this chapter. Correction: Occupancy permit will be updated and will make sure that i go by it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/23/2024

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0Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: RIDGWAY, Elk County
  • Capacity: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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