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Oconnors Family Day Care LLC

404 W Grant St, New Castle, PA 16101 · Lawrence County
Keystone STAR 2

Oconnors Family Day Care LLC is a certified child care center in New Castle, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 20 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (7 of 20). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 16 centers in New Castle and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 16 centers in New Castle
2 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 17, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 7
Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Records & paperwork 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a crack in a large round blue bin that was a pinching hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “The bin was removed immediately”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)
Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments were dated 11/2/23 and 12/3/24 which are more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Got updated physical was obtained”
Core safety Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1's two most recent state police clearances are dated 6/20/18 and 8/31/23 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 6/23/18 and 5/22/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's most recent DHS FBI clearance dated 5/22/24 indicated a record that had not been reviewed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “Staff clearances were obtained and placed in staff file.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Next to the play kitchen, there was a grey plastic 3-draw cart that was cracked on top causing a pinching hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “when found plastic cart was removed from childcare space.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
The staff served whole grapes to 2 older toddler age children which are a choking hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “Grapes were immediately cut. Supervisor gave staff a suggestion for a training on coking things for toddler in better kid care.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
The menu was not posted in a conspicuous location for all families to see.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “The menu was immediately placed in the parent area for clients to be able to resource.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
One child's emergency contact information was not present in the child care space in which the child was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “Information was obtained and immediately and put in childs file.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the main room a plastic drawer was observed to be cracked causing rough edges, sharp corner, and pinch and crush points.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “The drawer was fixed at time of inspection”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)
The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “Childs health report was corrected by physician and put in childs file.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)
The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “All information was placed by physician on health report and put in said childs file.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The dates of the health assessments in the file were 5/2/21 and 7/10/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “Current health assessment is placed in staff file.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The file for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 whom were hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked a completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by the deadline date of 12/30/22. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 6/23/23 for staff person #1. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 7/28/23 for staff person #2. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 6/26/23 for staff person #3. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 6/26/23 for staff person #4. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file was dated 7/5/23 for staff person #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “All trainings are complete and in files.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff person #5 lacked firesafety training that was completed in the last year. The firesafety training in the file was dated 5/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “Training is complete and in staff file.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for staff person #1 lacked complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. The Health & Safety Trainings in the file was dated 2/24/19 past the deadline date of 6/30/18. The Getting Started with Center Based Care Revised 2022 in the file was dated 8/30/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “All trainings are complete and in file.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “Information was put in childs emergency file.”
Core safety Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 contained a National Sex Offender Registry Verification that was completed after said staff member's first date in a childcare position. At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry Verification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “All staff have required clearances.”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(g)
An upwardly facing, exposed bolt was observed on the side of the base of the toilet used by children in care. Contact with said bolt could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Toilet bolt was covered.”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Staff #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “I will remind staff that they are to wash children's hands after diapering.”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The files for Staff #1, #2, and #3 contained health assessments that were completed following each staff member's first date in a childcare position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “All staff have current health assessments on file.”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
Staff #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “I will remind staff that they are to wash their own hands after diapering a child.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

About this center

Capacity 31 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 31, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Oconnors Family Daycare LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 654-5851
State certificate # CER-00246517
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Common questions

Has Oconnors Family Day Care LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Oct 1, 2024 (background checks): “Staff #1's two most recent state police clearances are dated 6/20/18 and 8/31/23 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 6/23/18 and 5/22/24 which are more than 60…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Oconnors Family Day Care LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Oconnors Family Day Care LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Oconnors Family Day Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 31, 2025. 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 Oconnors Family Day Care LLC compare with other daycares in New Castle?

It is #4 of 16 centers in New Castle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Oconnors Family Day Care LLC last inspected?

Oct 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Oconnors Family Day Care LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Oconnors Family Daycare LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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