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OConnors Family Daycare VI

1407 Woodside Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 · Lawrence County
Keystone STAR 3

OConnors Family Daycare VI is a certified child care center in Ellwood City, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 31 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 31). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Ellwood City and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in Ellwood City
2 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 20, 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

Records & paperwork 10
Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the school age room was lacking gauze pads. The first aid kit in the kitchen area was lacking tape and gauze pads.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Guaze was replaced immediately in the first aid kit that was in the school age. Gauze and tape were replaced immediately in the kitchen first aid kit.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for Child #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained two child health reports that were more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Acknowledged and will try to get things accomplished timely”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was checked no for a physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Staff brought health assesment back to said place that gave intitial assesment and redid required form.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that had no checked for suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Health assesment was brought back to facility that gave physical to staff and could not be changed but said physical was regiven free of charge.”
Citation Jul 15, 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)
As documented on the testing log, 4.10.26-5.11.26 is more than 30 days between those two testing dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Provider will make sure all testing is done 30 days or less”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the operator's signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Operator signed the agreement immediately”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the amount of the fee to be charged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “The fee was put on agreement immediately”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Agreement form was completed immediately”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the services to be provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Information was added immediately”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Admission date was immediately furnished”
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Core safety Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff #1 was lacking the NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Staff was removed from care until nsor was obtained. NSOR was resent and obtained.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff #1 contained two fire safety trainings dated 3/10/22 and 1/23/24 which is more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2024): “Staff will complete all trainings on time and be trained in all fire safety maintenance yearly by a fire protection professional.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
The glass door to enter the facility, which is a traffic area, did not contain visual identification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “Stickers were applied to the door for safety.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record of child #2 does not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination or an acceptable exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “IMMUNIZATION RECORDS werE OBTAINED IN SAID CHILDS FILE and THE PARENT SIGNed OFF THAT THEY WILL FOLLOW PHYSICIANS DIRECTIONS.”
Citation Jul 27, 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)
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 8/12/2022 to 1/9/2023 and from 5/5/2023 to 6/5/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “The dates will not exceed 30 days of testing the fire detection system. Staff was shown and documentation of staff meeting was put in staff files.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The files of facility persons #1, #3, #4, #5 and #6, all completed the health and safety pre-service training modules prior to 10/4/2022 completed the required "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" after 12/30/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “All required trainings have been completed. All trainings have been placed in the required staff PD.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file of facility persons #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of fire safety training in the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “All staff trainings are completed and put in PD.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The files of child #1 through #5 contained original financial agreements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “All parents were asked if original paperwork was wanted and signed off on not wanting paperwork.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form of child #1 and #3 did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Childs information was updated and put in file.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “Childs information was placed in Childs file.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form of child #1 and #3 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “Insurance information wa obtained and put in childs file.”
Core safety Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Documentation of submission of the NSOR verification application for facility person #1 was dated 2/15/2022 and dated again with a second submission date of 6/23/2022. The completed NSOR verification certificate of facility person #1 was dated 7/6/2022, which is more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see CODED LIS SHEET).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “Facility person #1 will obtain or have obtained the completed NSOR”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The cordless telephone, which was observed in the main classroom, did not contain the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “The phone numbers for the nearest hospital, police, fire department, ambulance and poison control was added to the cordless phone in the classroom.”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
The classroom at the entrance, which is licensed child care space, did not contain a first-aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “The first aid kit was added to the child care space at the entrance of the facility.”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
The paint on the cinder blocks of the building in the outdoor play space contained peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “The outside wall in childcare space was repainted.”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the main classroom, a 2-year-old child was walking around with a small plastic animal which was less than an inch in diameter and could be a choking hazard to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “The staff that was supervising was redirected that all toys that are less than an inch in diameter can not be accessible to a 2 year old. The toy was removed from the child and staff was redirected about supervision.”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The immunization record of child #1 lacked 1 pneumococcal vaccination, child #2 lacked 1 DTaP and a current influenza vaccination and child #3 lacked a current influenza vaccination in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “The parents wrote a letter in choosing whether to get the said immunization at this time or wait until required Dr. Appointment,”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Documentation of the testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 1/12/2022 to 2/12/2022, 3/12/2022 to 4/12/2022, 5/12/2022 to 6/12/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “Going forward testing of the fire alarms will be no more than 30 days”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The initial health assessment of child #2 was submitted more than 60 days from the child's admission date to the facility. This is evidenced by the admission date (see coded LIS SHEET) of the child and the date on the health assessment form (6/27/2022).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “The initial health assessment will be obtained within 60 days of admission date of facility or child will be removed from care until received.”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this does not apply to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “The Childs special needs information will be added or marked none to their emergency contact information by parent or guardian”
Citation Jul 20, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
Documentation of the required health and safety topics under regulations 3270.31(f)(1) through 3270.31(f)(9) was dated 8/29/2016 for facility person #2, making the training invalid due to the professional development topics being taken prior to 9/30/2016.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “Staff completed required health and safety training.”

“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 54 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate dated through Oct 8, 2026 (renewal pending)
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) 201-0012
State certificate # CER-00246022
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Common questions

Has OConnors Family Daycare VI 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 Jul 10, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 was lacking the NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about OConnors Family Daycare VI?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at OConnors Family Daycare VI 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 VI’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 VI compare with other daycares in Ellwood City?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Ellwood City by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was OConnors Family Daycare VI last inspected?

Jul 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does OConnors Family Daycare VI 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 VI?

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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