Oconnors Family Daycare 5
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.
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The emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
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.
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.
Child #1's file did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.
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.
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.
The bathroom in the main room was missing a handwashing sign by the toilet.
It was observed that the children were eating off small Styrofoam plates during breakfast.
Child #1's file did not contain information on the child's special needs.
Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Observed brown stains from previous water damage on one of the ceiling tiles above the Cars decals in the lunch room.
On the day of the inspection (9/28/23) a fire drill had not been documented for the past 60 days (6/2/23).
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).
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.
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.
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)
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).
The daily activity schedule was not posted in the lunch room.
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.
“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
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.
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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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