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Oconnors Family Daycare 5

208 1/2 E Wallace Ave, New Castle, PA 16101 · Lawrence County
Keystone STAR 3

Oconnors Family Daycare 5 is a certified child care center in New Castle, PA, with capacity for 33 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 19). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 16 centers in New Castle and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 16 centers in New Castle
0 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Nov 19, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Records & paperwork 5
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “replaced the sign that said emergency plan is available upon request”
Citation Sep 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the back room there were Dab O Ink dotters in an art bin that stated Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Dab paint was removed immediately”
Citation Sep 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 4/1/26-5/2/26 which is more than 30 days apart. When the standalone fire alarm was first tested it did not work. A battery was obtained and replaced in the fire alarm. It was tested and appeared to be working properly.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Battery was replace immediately and all test will be less than 30 days”
Citation Sep 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #1's file did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “information was immediately added”
Citation Sep 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the back room on the shelf that contained art supplies was shaving cream that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children. In the back room in the unlocked cabinet under the sink was Misty Citrus All Purpose Cleaner that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “shaving cream was removed asap and put in locked up cabinet”
Citation Sep 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On the day of the renewal inspection, the fire alarm testing log documented the last testing dated as being 8/1/25 which was more than 30 days previous. The fire alarm was tested at renewal on 9/9/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Fire alarm was tested immediately. It worked”
Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The bathroom in the main room was missing a handwashing sign by the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “A hand washing sign was placed above the toilet immediately. Going forward all postings will be displayed in an open space and noticeable.”
Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
It was observed that the children were eating off small Styrofoam plates during breakfast.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “Styrofoam was immediately replaced with paper plates.”
Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Child #1's file did not contain information on the child's special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “Information was added to said childs file immediately”
Citation Sep 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “paperwork was signed immediately and put back in childs file”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed brown stains from previous water damage on one of the ceiling tiles above the Cars decals in the lunch room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “Ceiling tiles were replaced with new tiles.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
On the day of the inspection (9/28/23) a fire drill had not been documented for the past 60 days (6/2/23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “The fire system check log was updated with the use of the sister site log for they do the drills together.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On the day of the inspection (9/28/23) a fire system check had not been conducted in the past thirty days (6/29/23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “The fire drill log was updated by using the sister fire drill log for they do them together.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The one-hour health and safety updates in the files for Staff Person #3 and #5 were taken after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “The 1 hr health and safety are placed in staff 3 and staff 5 file”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The files for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not include documentation of fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months (3/18/22). The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings: 3/10/22-7/27/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “Fire safety has been completed and placed in staff person 1 and 2 files.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The health and safety training in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “The health and safety training is in staff 2 file.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Training. (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “Staff 4 has completed the health and safety pre service training and it has been placed in file”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The daily activity schedule was not posted in the lunch room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “The daily activity schedule was posted in the lunch area.”
Citation Nov 19, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that was falsified and was therefore not valid. The office manager from the medical office on the health assessment confirmed that the health assessment was not completed by them as it was presented at the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “A completed health assessment was acquired on 11/19/2021.”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $50.00 $45.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $50.00 $45.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.00 $45.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $45.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $45.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $45.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 33 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 2, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Aug 14, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Oconnors Family Daycare LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 730-0166
State certificate # CER-00244836
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Common questions

Has Oconnors Family Daycare 5 had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 19 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Oconnors Family Daycare 5?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Oconnors Family Daycare 5 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 Daycare 5’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Aug 14, 2026. 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 Daycare 5 compare with other daycares in New Castle?

It is #2 of 16 centers in New Castle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Oconnors Family Daycare 5 last inspected?

Sep 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Oconnors Family Daycare 5 cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Oconnors Family Daycare 5?

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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