THOMPSON FAMILY CHILD CARE
RIDGWAY, PA·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address444 GERMAN SETTLEMENT RD, RIDGWAY, PA, 15853
CountyElk
Phone(814) 389-5342
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 20, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High15
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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444 GERMAN SETTLEMENT RD, RIDGWAY, PA, 15853, RIDGWAY, PA 15853
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/13/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/13/2026
Emergency plan (3290.24(g))
At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, there was not documentation the plan was sent to the local municipality and county EMA annually. Requirement: 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. Correction: My emergency plan has been sent via email to my local municipality (Ridgway Township) and Elk County Control. I have logged the date in my Emergency Plan Log and how the plan was sent to both agencies. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/23/2026 - Medium riskStandard 122/13/2026
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3290.151(a)(2))
The file of staff #1 had a late health assessment due to the fact they were dated: 9-15-25 and 8-1-23. Requirement: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: I will work on continuing to get doctor's office to schedule appointments in timely manner. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/13/2026
2025
- High risk2/11/2025
Written emergency plan posted (3290.124(d))
At the time of the inspection, 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 in a conspicuously location. Requirement: 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. Correction: I will write a plan that covers who will accompany a child in the case of an emergency by ambulance and who will stay back with the children. I will post it on my parent information bulletin board and make sure parents are aware of the plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-Low risk2/11/2025
Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))
At the time of the inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for each 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: My plan of correction will be to post a diagram that identifies the hung nap mats and give a short description of the nap mat along with the child's name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/24/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,204/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: RIDGWAY, Elk County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 0
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