ELCAM INC
SAINT MARYS, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address189 WEST CREEK RD, SAINT MARYS, PA, 15857
CountyElk
Phone(814) 781-7101
Operating details
Capacity79
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 11, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High15
- Medium7
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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189 WEST CREEK RD, SAINT MARYS, PA, 15857, SAINT MARYS, PA 15857
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/22/2026
- High1
- Medium-High14
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/22/2026
Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))
Based on the interview with staff, the allegation that when preschool children are in the back playground staff sit at the facility and do not properly supervise children. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Correction: Staff are to be walking around and keeping eyes on children at all times and not to be sitting while in ratio. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium risk3/18/2026
Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))
Observed in the preschool space, 2 broken rectangle Magnitiles. Observed in the toddler space, a damaged plastic wicker basket housing toys. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: Broken toys were removed and thrown out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/18/2026 - High risk3/18/2026
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
The files of staff #1 and #2 had NSOR clearances dated after their first day in care with children (see LIS code sheet). 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: Moving forward, all staff will have the completed NSOR on file before first day with children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/18/2026 - Medium risk3/18/2026
Heat Source (3270.71)
Observed a stove in a kitchen accessible to children in the gross motor space adjacent to the kitchen. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: To correct this, we put a gate up on the doorway so the children are not able to access the kitchen door to push it open. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/18/2026 - Medium risk3/18/2026
Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))
Observed in the ladies' restroom in the infant space, the last stall lacked a handwashing sign. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Added a new hand washing sign to the restroom stall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/18/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/18/2026
Posted in group space (3270.111(b))
At the time of the inspection, there was not a daily schedule posted in the gross motor space. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: A typed daily schedule was made and placed in the gross motor space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/18/2026 - Medium-High risk3/18/2026
Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Plan of correction was to have the child's parent complete the form completely. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk3/18/2026
Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form 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: Plan of correction was to have the child's parent complete the form completely. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk3/18/2026
Original container (3270.133(1))
Observed in the infant room prescription medication for child #1 not in its original container. Requirement: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Correction: The parent brought in the original box for the medication. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/18/2026 - Medium-High risk3/18/2026
Name on bottle (3270.133(3))
Observed in the toddler space over the counter cough medication not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The medication was labeled with the child's name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/18/2026 - Medium-High risk3/18/2026
Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))
Based on the emergency drill log, drills were not conducted annually due to the fact the last document emergency drill was held 2/2025. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: To hold an emergency drill plan as soon as possible. Corrected on 3/19/2026 by holding an emergency drill (Tornado) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium risk3/18/2026
Health information (3270.131(a))
The file of child #32 lacked an initial health assessment no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Moving forward, we will ensure that all paperwork is filled out completely by the parents and on the correct dates needed by. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/18/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk3/5/2025
Emergency plan (3270.27(f))
At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality. 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: Our emergency plan and a copy of the emergency plan was taken to our local municipality to be looked over and signed. The copy was given to them to be kept there. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High risk3/5/2025
Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))
Observed in the toddler space the cabinet under the changing table was not locked and there were 5 various brands of diaper cream all labeled, "keep out of the reach of children." The cabinet was accessible to the children present in the childcare space. Observed in the girls' restroom near the gross motor space, Aquaphor lotion labeled for child #4 accessible to children due to the fact it was stored in top, opening space of the diaper changing table. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: All Diaper creams were moved to a top shelf that no child is able to access. The Aquaphor was removed and placed in the trash due to date on container. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium risk3/5/2025
Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))
There was not a handwashing sign posted at the toilet in the last stall of the girls' and boys' restrooms located near the gross motor room and the restroom located near the infant room. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: New hand washing signs were posted in the last stall of both boys and girls toilets in the restrooms located near the gross motor room and the restroom located near the infant room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium risk3/5/2025
Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))
Observed 4 broken Magna tiles in the preschool space. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: I have went through the bin of magnetic tiles and removed any tiles with rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High risk3/5/2025
Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))
The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Child #4's emergency paper was take out of their folder and the parents filled in work locations and phone numbers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High risk3/5/2025
Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))
The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance 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: Both child #4 and #5's emergency contact form was removed from their file and their parents filled out the health insurance coverage plan name and also the policy number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High risk3/5/2025
Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))
The file of child #4 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: Child #4's emergency paper was removed and the parent filled out the address for the people who the child may be released to. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High risk3/5/2025
Name on bottle (3270.133(3))
Observed an epi pen not labeled for child #3. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: Child #3's epi pen was labeled with the childs name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High risk3/5/2025
Medication log (3270.133(7))
There was not a medication log for infants' Tylenol labeled for child #5. Requirement: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Correction: A new medicine log was created for child #6 to document that the infants tylenol belonged to him. The parent then filled out the form and signed it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-Low risk3/5/2025
Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))
Observed in the infant room, a bottle not labeled which belonged to child #1. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: The bottle was immediately labeled for Child #1 after. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High risk3/5/2025
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3270.182(6))
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Child #2's emergency paper was removed and the parent signed the parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,021/month
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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: SAINT MARYS, Elk County
- Capacity: 79
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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