Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC
Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in New Castle, PA, with capacity for 85 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times. The state cited 167 violations, 15 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (48 of 167). 43 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #15 of 16 centers in New Castle and has more citations per inspection than 99% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff #5's file contained a disclosure statement that was on the old form and not acceptable. Staff #5's file did not contain a child abuse clearance or an NSOR certificate. Staff #6's file contained a Department of Aging FBI clearance dated 9/30/21 which is not an acceptable DHS FBI Clearance. Staff #7's file did not contain an NSOR certificate.
At approximately 815am it was observed that 7 children were in the small space with partial walls in the main room without a staff member being near enough to be able to see, hear, direct, and assess the children at all times.
At approximately 815am Staff #7 named 2 older toddlers and 3 preschool age children in their supervisory group, staff #6 named 3 preschool age children and 3 young school age children in their group. First time total children named 11. When asked to name their supervisor groups a second time staff #7 named 2 older toddlers and 4 preschool age children, staff #6 named 3 preschool age and 3 young school age children. Second time total children that were named was 12 children. One young school age child was not named either time. The total children in care were 13(2 older toddlers, 7 preschoolers, 4 young school age).
Staff file #3 contain emergency plan training dated 5/25/25 which is more than 12 months ago.
In the main room a protective outlet cover was missing in the corner of the orange wall. In the hallway to the kitchen a protective outlet cover was missing.
In the unlocked kitchen in the unlocked cabinet under the sink were Raid, Spectracide Bug Stop Home Barrier, Home Front Household Insect Control, and OxiClean. All stated keep out of reach of children and were accessible to children.
The trash can in the outside play space was full and contained trash from the previous day.
In the back room in the space leading to the outside play space was a trash can that was not plastic-lined that contained used cups and other trash.
The first aid kit in the infant room was missing gauze. One first aid kit in the main room was missing tape and the other first kit was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the back room was missing tweezers.
In the back room the bottom of the purple door was broken, the handle was loose on the blue door, and a piece of the baseboard was missing by the TV table. The doorknob to the green bathroom had a loose doorknob. In the main room the tape that was covering holes was peeling up causing a tripping hazard.
In the main room there was peeling paint on the partial green wall and on the barn window ledge. In the main room there was damaged plaster on the partial purple wall. In the green bathroom there was peeling paint by the sink. There was peeling paint on the green partial wall in the back area to the outside. In the outside play space was peeling paint on the grey wall.
The green slide on the climber in the outside play space cracked near the top at the bolts causing rough edges and a pinch point. Along the bottom the metal climber was metal arm the was bent back and not attached properly. The swing in the infant room appeared to be soiled with a light brown substance.
In the back room to the outside space were empty plastic bags on the floor in the corner accessible to children.
In the main room the blue cots used for nap time were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. In the infant room the pack and plays used for sleeping were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Child #1's, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 11/3/25 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #2's, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/9/25 and 8/28/26 which are more than 6 months apart.
Child #3's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 10/2/24 which is more than 12 months ago. Child #4's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 1/3/25 which are more than 12 months ago. Child #5 a young school age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 8/28/23 which is more than 1 year before the child started Kindergarten.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 2 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Polio vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #3, an older toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 2 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 Polio vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 MMR vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
In the infant room the trash can was not plastic-lined and a soiled diaper was disposed of inside. At approximately 950 am in the back room it was observed that a use diaper was placed in the trash can that was not hands free.
Staff file #6 did not contain an initial health assessment before date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff file #6 did not contain an initial TB test before date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
The facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The last documented date of an emergency drill was 4/14/25 which was more than 12 months ago.
The fire extinguisher in the kitchen expired on 8/2024. The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 10/1/25-11/3/25, 12/1/25-1/6/26, 3/2/26-4/6/26, 6/2/26-7/6/26, and 7/6/26-8/6/26 all more than 30 days apart.
Child #3's initial health assessment is dated 10/2/24 which is more than 60 days after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
The annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities did not contain a date of when it was delivered.
The operator did not have proof of comprehensive general liability insurance.
The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 5/15/26, after the expiration date of 11/30/25.
Staff #1's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 3/7/25 and 5/4/26 which are more than 12 months apart. Staff #3's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 3/6/25 and 5/18/26 which are more than 12 months apart.
Staff #1, 2, and 4's two most recent evaluations are dated 7/7/25 and 8/24/26 which is more than 12 months apart. Staff #7's evaluation is dated 8/24/26 which is more than 12 months after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff #6's, identified as an assistant group supervisor, file did not contain proof of education.
Staff #5 and 7's, identified as aides, files did not contain proof of education.
Child #5's financial agreement did not contain the services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #1, 2, and 3, all enrolled more than 6 months ago(See LIS Code Sheet), did not contain a child service report. Child #3's file contain a child service report dated 10/2024 which is more than 6 months ago.
Child #4's financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #5 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
Child #5's file did not contain the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Child #4's file was missing the address of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
In the main room, back room and infant room the emergency contact information was missing for 2 children receiving care in each of those spaces.
The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are dated more than 6 months ago: Child #1 11/3/25, Child #2 5/2/25, Child #3 10/31/24, Child #4 3/5/25, and Child #5 9/5/23.
The most recent 6 month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are dated more than 6 months ago: Child #1 11/3/25, Child #2 5/2/25, Child #3 10/31/24, Child #4 3/5/25, and Child #5 9/12/22.
The file for Child #5 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
The file for Child #5 does not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Staff #5's file contain 2 reference letters written by the same person which makes it only acceptable as 1 reference. Staff #7's file did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.
Staff file #1 lacked 6 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2024 to 12/2025. Staff file #1 contained 5.5 child care training hours dated 5/15/26(4.5hrs), 5/4/26(1hr) used for correction. Staff #1 still needs .5hrs for correction. Staff file #3 lacked 12 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 4/2025 to 4/2026. Staff file #3 contained 1 child care training hours dated 5/18/26(1 hr) used for correction. Staff #3 still needs 11 hrs for correction. Staff file #7 lacked 11 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 5/2025 to 5/2026. Staff file #7 contained 1 child care training hours dated 9/1/26(1 hr) used for correction. Staff #3 still needs 10 hrs for correction.
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Staff #2's file contained an NSOR certificate dated 8/5/2020 which is more than 60 months ago.
In the infant room and the main room both first aid kits were missing nonporous gloves. In the back room the first aid kit was missing nonporous gloves, tweezers, scissors.
In the main room along the windowsills dirt and debris was observed.
In the main room under the front window on the right of the room was damaged plaster. The white paint on the white side of the play barn had peeling paint. In the outside play space was peeling paint along the bottom of the building.
Both bathrooms used by children did not contain a lidded waste receptacle.
The cots in the main room were not labeled for use of a specific child.
Child #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 11/1/22 and 8/27/24 which is more than 12 months apart.
The file for Child #2 and #5, enrolled more than 60 days ago, does not include an immunization record.
At approximately 945am in the main room the staff did not make sure the children washed their hands before snack.
Staff #3's initial health assessment dated 6/25/25 was after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
The files for child #2 and #5, enrolled more than 60 days ago, did not contain a health assessment. The files for child #3 and #4's initial health assessments were more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Health assessment date: Child #3-9/6/23, Child #4-11/1/22
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2
Child #5's financial agreement did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Child #2 and 4's, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months(See LIS Code Sheet), files did not contain child service reports. Child #3's file contained a child service report dated 3/2025 which was more than 6 months after date of enrollment.
Child #5's financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #3's financial agreement did not contain the date of the child's admission.
Child #4's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Child #1 and 5's files did not contain 3 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2's file did not contain 5 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
In the back room the emergency transportation was not posted.
The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6 month review signature. Child #2-8/13/24, Child #3-6/19/23, Child #4-4/19/22, and Child #5-8/22/24
The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. Child #2-8/13/24, Child #3-6/19/23, Child #4-4/19/22, and Child #5-8/22/24
Child #4's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The operator did not have information on how to access the regulations posted in a conspicuous location.
The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a signed and dated disclosure statement.
The file for staff person #1 lacked initial emergency plan training (See LIS Code Sheet).
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The health assessment in the file was dated 6/25/25 and the TB test was dated 6/27/25.
**At approximately 11:03am staff person #1 left the main room to take one child to the bathroom. This left staff person #2 out of ratio with 2 Preschoolers, 3 Older toddlers, and 2 Young toddlers.
*At approximately 11:03am staff person #1 left the main room to take one child to the bathroom. This left staff person #2 out of ratio with 2 Preschoolers, 3 Older toddlers, and 2 Young toddlers.
In the back room on the table accessible to children there was an open bottle of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that stated keep out of reach of children. In the infant room in the unlocked 3 draw unit was Desitin diaper cream which stated keep out of reach of children, accessible to children.
In the outside space the gate on the fence was broken and hanging by the top hinges.
In the main room on the lower part of the purple wall was a hole exposing damaged plaster.
In the infant room there was no step stool, so the teacher was holding children up to the sink to wash their hands.
The fire drill log contained the date of the last drill being completed on 11/18/24 which is more than 60 days ago.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 10/7/24-11/18/24 which are more than 30 days apart, and it has also been more than 30 days since the alarm was last tested.
Second citation previously cited on 9/10/24. The emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.
Second citation previously cited on 9/10/24. The letter that is provided to the parent of each enrolled parent explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the method to contact parent when an emergency occurs, method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Second Citation previously cited on 9/10/24. The file for Staff #7 did not contain a health assessment.
The file for staff #3 contained a disclosure statement that was signed, but it was missing a date and witness signature. The file for Staff #6 contained an NSOR clearance dated 7/17/24 which is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet), and a disclosure statement that was only signed but not dated or witnessed.
Staff #7, who was identified as an aide, was observed to be working in the infant room without supervision.
On 9/10/24 at approximately 11:55am it was observed that 2 young toddlers in the main room toddler area were asleep in pack and plays and left unsupervised.
On 9/10/24 at approximately 11:55am it was observed that 2 young toddlers in the main room toddler area were asleep and pack and plays and left unsupervised.
On 9/10/24 at approximately 11:55am it was observed that 2 young toddlers in the main room toddler area were asleep and pack and plays and left unsupervised.
The emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.
The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan was reviewed annually.
The letter that is provided to the parent of each enrolled parent explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the method to contact parent when an emergency occurs, method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
In the SA/PS room on the table next to the TV accessible to children was hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and a container that contained sunscreen. Each stated to keep out of reach of children.
In the SA/PS room in the green dino bathroom the hot water in the sink that the children use was 117.6 degrees.
In the SA/PS room the first aid kit only contained 1 band aid.
The window edge on the left side of the barn had a rough edge. The red wall in the eating area had a white substance running down it. The ceiling tile with a vent in it in the hallway near the eating area was cracked and hanging down from the ceiling. The outside white gate to the play area the hinge on the bottom was detached and the upper hinge had been damaged and was loose. In the green dino bathroom in the SA/PS room the toilet bolts were exposed.
On the windowsills of the play barn is peeling paint. On the outside of the red toddler area on the corner was peeling paint and damaged plaster. Inside the red toddler area was peeling paint near the entrance of the area. In the eating area on the green wall and the red wall was peeling paint. There was peeling paint long the bottom of the garage door in the play space.
In the teal bathroom in the SA/PS room a handwashing sign was missing near the toilet. In the green dino bathroom a handwashing sign was missing near the toilet.
In the teal bathroom in the SA/PS room a lidded trash can was not present.
In the outside play space, there was a climber that was missing its slide. This caused it to be unstable when in use. The changing mat in the toddler area was ripped and exposing foam not in good repair.
Inside the play barn in which toddler were playing small pieces of play food with diameter of less than an inch was observed accessible to children still placing objects in their mouth.
In the main room the taller shelves with buckets were not attached to the wall to make them stable and unable to tip over.
In the main area toddler area, the 4 pack and plays did not have 2 ft on 3 sides while in use.
Child #2, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 2/17/23 which is more than 12 months ago.
The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is an older toddler age child (See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
In the infant room it was observed that an infant was being changed on a cloth changing station that was part of a pack and play. No surface covering was available at the time, and it was unable to be properly sanitized.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff #2 were dated 6/28/21 and 10/11/23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff #4 were dated 2/9/22 and 8/16/24, which is more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments for Staff #5 were dated 2/13/22 and 8/16/24. The initial health assessment on file for Staff #6 is dated 12/4/23 which is after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #7 did not contain a health assessment.
The file for Staff #7 was observed not to contain documentation of a Tuberculosis test.
There was no written statement giving formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parents for enrolled infants.
In the infant room 2 bottles were observed to not be labeled with the infant's name.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 8/9/24-9/10/24, which is more than 30 days apart.
The operator did not have proof of sending the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Child #1's file who has been enrolled more than 60 days(See LIS Code Sheet) did not contain a health assessment. Child #3 initial health assessment was received more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff #1 file contained fire safety training that was dated 8/10/24, which was more than 12 months after date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
The file for staff #7 did not contain proof of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the operator or parent signature.
Child #2, 3, and 5's file did not include the fee amount on their financial agreement.
Child #1, 2, 3, and 4's file did not contain a child service report.
Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #1 file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child #2 file did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Child #4's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Child #4's file did not contain a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Child #1 file was missing 2 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2 file was missing the addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #4's file was missing 1 address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 does not include a 6 month update signature for the emergency contact form which is more than 6 months since enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #2 file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 2/17/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #3 file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 6/1/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #4's file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 11/8/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 6/23/23 which is more than 6 months ago.
The file for Child #1 does not include a 6 month update signature for the Financial agreement which is more than 6 months since enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #2 file does not contain an initial or update signature on the financial agreement. Child #3 file most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form was dated 6/1/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #4's file most recent 6-month review for the financial agreement was dated 11/8/23 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #5's file most recent 6-month review for the financial agreement was dated 6/23/23 which is more than 6 months ago.
Child #4's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
The files for Staff #6 and 7 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.
The operator did not have their certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. It was filed away in office. The operator did not have information posted for how to access the regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The file for Staff #2 includes 2 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 6/3/23-6/3/24. The file for Staff #4 includes 4 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 6/3/23-6/3/24. The file for Staff #5 includes 5 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 6/3/23-6/3/24.
The facility's fire detection log documented testing between 4/2/24-5/10/24 and 5/10/24-6/14/24, more than 30 days apart.
The file for Staff Person #1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 9/28/18, more than 60 months prior.
Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10-hour Health and Safety Training.
The file for Staff Person #3 did not include an FBI Clearance conducted within the past 60 months. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include a State Police, Child Abuse or FBI Clearance conducted within the past 60 months. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include documentation of an NSOR Certificate. The State Police, FBI and NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #7 were conducted more than 45 days after the staff person's first day in child care. The file for Staff Person #7, who has lived out of state in the past five years, did not include the required clearances for Ohio.
The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)
The most recent emergency plan training in the files for Staff Person #2, 4 and 5, exceeded 12 months between trainings.
The first aid kit in the school age room lacked soap, gauze pads, tweezers, scissors and gloves.
Observed protruding bolts at the bases of the toilets in the two school age bathrooms. Observed flaking ceiling tiles in the girl's bathroom. Observed a loose ceiling tile near the bathroom of the school age room and discoloration from water damage on three ceiling tiles in the main room. The double-doors to the squared off office area in the main room where not secure, which creates a potential pinch hazard.
Observed peeling flaking paint by the window and along the bottom of the walls in the outdoor play space.
The diaper changing area in the squared off infant area was not near a source of running water.
Observed a cracked Stanley Junior playset in the outdoor play space.
The file for Child #4, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.
The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1, a 7 month old infant, did not include documentation of 4 and 6 month immunizations recommended by the CDC or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #6 and #7 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. The file for Staff Person #8 did not include an initial health assessment.
The most current health assessments in the files for Staff Person #3, 4 and 6 do not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Pickup and drop-off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
An emergency annual drill was not conducted or documented within the past 12 months.
The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
An annual letter notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file.
The facility did not have a written policy for shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.
The one-hour health and safety updates in the files for Staff Person #1, #2, #4 and #5 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/23. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include documentation of the one-hour health and safety update.
The files for Staff Person #2 and #3 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months. The most recent annual fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The first fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #5 as conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).
The pediatric first aid/CPR certification in the files for Staff Person #1 and #6 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff person #4 and #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10-hour Health and Safety Training (see LIS code sheet):
The files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 5 did not include an evaluation conducted within the past 12 months.
The files for Child #3 and #4 who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, did not include child service reports.
The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the release persons.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 did not include the release person's address.
The fee agreement in the file for Child #3, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, had not been updated by the parent. The first parent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the files for Child #4 and #5 were conducted more than 6 months after the child's first day in attendance.
The file for Staff Person #8, an assistant group supervisor, did not include documentation of a high school diploma or GED.
The files for Staff Person #2, 3, and 4 did not include documentation of any annual hours of training for the period 6/3/22-6/3/23. The file for Staff Person #5 contained documentation of 6.5. hours of annual hours of training.
An unused, unprotected electrical outlet was observed in an area accessible to children in the infant room.
An exposed nail was observed protruding from a half-door in an area accessible to children in the eating area. Also observed in the eating area were several staples protruding from the wall in an area accessible to children. Contact with said areas could result in laceration or puncture injuries.
The files for Child #1 and #4 contained immunization records that did not include documentation on an influenza vaccine in the past 12 months as recommended by the ACIP.
The trash can located in the infant room being used for diaper disposal was not a hands-free can.
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation that her TB test results were read after her first date in a childcare position.
The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses of two listed persons to whom the enrolled child can be released.
The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 did not contain signature of parents indicating that the agreements and emergency contact documents for each child had been reviewed.
The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the completion of high school or a GED.
The files for Staff #1 and #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
The file for Staff #1 contained an incomplete FBI Criminal History Clearance. Staff #1 may not work in the facility until such time as a complete FBI Clearance is obtained.
A wooden playhouse structure located in an area accessible to children in care was observed to have a broken piece of wooden trim positioned on the outside of the structure framing an open faux window. Three approximately 3" in diameter holes were observed in areas accessible to children in care on the vinyl fence enclosing the outdoor space. The edges of said holes were somewhat jagged and sharp. Contact with either the holes in the fence or the broken edge of the trim piece could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.
Two nearly floor to door top glass entry doors and two identically sized, adjacent sidelights were observed to lack visual identifiers, which would assist in preventing a child from walking/running into the glass, which could cause a blunt force injury.
An approximately 4' x 3' activity table in an area accessible to children in care in the main child care space was observed to have loose legs, which cause the table to wobble and shift when pressure was applied. As the table shifted, visible space would open and close at the areas where the tabletop met the table legs causing pinch points at each of the four corners of the table.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures.
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Common questions
Has Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 15 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 1, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #5's file contained a disclosure statement that was on the old form and not acceptable. Staff #5's file did not contain a child abuse clearance or an NSOR certificate. Staff #6's file contained a Department of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 10, 2023. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in New Castle?
It is tied for #15 of 16 centers in New Castle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Miles of Smiles Family Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Miles Of Smiles Family Daycare LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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