Radon and Home Daycares in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law requires periodic radon testing in licensed child care facilities, including home-based daycares that hold a state child care license, as part of amendments to the state's Radon Certification Act. This applies specifically to licensed operations; it is not a requirement for private homes without a child care license.
For someone considering starting a licensed home daycare, or already operating one, this is worth building into the timeline and budget from the start rather than discovering it during the licensing process. Contacting a PA DEP certified tester early avoids a testing requirement becoming a surprise delay to opening.
Beyond the legal requirement, the same reasoning that makes radon testing important for a household with children applies with more weight in a space where multiple children spend regular daytime hours, which is itself a reasonable independent motivation regardless of the licensing rule.
Common questions
Does this testing need to be done by a certified professional?
Yes, the same PA DEP certification requirement that applies to any paid radon testing in Pennsylvania applies here as well; a home daycare operator cannot self-test with a store-bought kit to satisfy the licensing requirement.
What happens if a licensed home daycare tests above the action level?
Mitigation is expected to bring the space into compliance, following the same process as any other elevated result, using a PA DEP certified mitigation contractor.
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