BARBARA G SWIFT
DOVER, PA·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address5255 N SALEM CHURCH RD, DOVER, PA, 17315
CityDOVER, PA 17315
CountyYork
Phone(717) 683-6300
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 16, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High12
- Medium11
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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5255 N SALEM CHURCH RD, DOVER, PA, 17315, DOVER, PA 17315
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/17/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk2/17/2026
Age and training (3290.31(f))
Staff persons #1 did not complete 12 hours of child care training Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: I completed my 12 hours of child care trainings Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/21/2026 - Medium riskStandard 122/17/2026
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3290.151(a)(2))
The most current health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 3/22/22 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: Had my health assessment completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/9/2026 - Medium risk2/17/2026
Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))
Child # 3 does not have a date of admission on file. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: I put the child's admission date in his file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/14/2026 - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))
Staff person #1 did not completed Child Service reports for child #1, child#2, Child#3, child#4, child #5. 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: I made my corrections by completing the child service reports. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium risk2/17/2026
General Health and Safety/Age and training (3290.18/3290.31(g))
Staff persons #1 did not have documentation on file that Health and Safety training was completed. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Correction: I now have my Health and Safet Training completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026
2025
- Medium risk2/7/2025
Within 60 days (3290.131(a))
Child #1 was enrolled on 10/14/24. Child does not have a copy of her health assessment on record. Chil #1 has beenin care for over 60 days. 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. Correction: Parent will provide a copy of the child's health assessment Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/28/2025
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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
$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: DOVER, York County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 0
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