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Christian Child Cares Llc
731 Oak St, Scranton PA 18508 · License #CER-00252610 · Child Care Center
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- (570) 903-8234
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- Address
- 731 Oak St, Scranton PA 18508 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 51 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 did not have any documentation of completing health and safety training in the file. (See code sheet for dates of hire).
Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 previous fire safety training was dated for 8/18/24. An updated training was not completed until 11/29/25. This date indicates that fire safety training was not done month to month, annually.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1s latest NSOR clearance is dated for 10/14/2020. There was not an updated clearance on file and staff #1 was observed working with children. Staff #5 did not have mandated reporter training on file and was observed working with children. (See code sheet for dates of hire).
Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, rep conducted a physical site overview. When getting the To-Go Bag to check the first aid kit in the school age room, rep observed two roaches behind the bag.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #6 did not have a TB test done prior to working with children. Staff #8 last health assessment is dated for 3/10/23. An updated assessment was not obtained until 12/9/25.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2 did not have documentation of education on file. Staff #3 & #4 did not have documentation of childcare experience on file. Staff #5 did not have documentation of education or childcare experience on file.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #5 did not have documentation of completing Pediatric CPR on file. (See code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Jan 17, 2026
- Violation
During complaint investigation on 8.26.25, it was observed in the diamond section that the toaster oven was accessible to the children. It was also observed that there was a loose extension cord on the right side of the fridge and accessible to the children.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
- Violation
During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that several toys on the outside playground were broken, chipped and not in good repair. The toys were a basketball hoop and a fountain-like structured toy.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
During complaint inspection on 8/26/25, it was observed that child #1's emergency contact sheet and financial agreement form was last updated on 12/21/24. This date indicates that both forms were not updated within the 6-month requirement.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
- Violation
During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that Child #1 eloped from the outside playground on 8/16/25. This was confirmed by interviews with staff. Also, during investigation on 8/26/25, cert rep completed supervision and ratio. Staff within the school age diamond room were unable to identity the children in their assigned groups.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2026
- Violation
During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that the parent of child #1 did not receive an incident report regarding the child eloping from the facility's playground.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have active liability insurance.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Gold Room that there was not a daily activities schedule posted and that emergency telephone numbers were not posted.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection, it was observed that the following dates indicate that the facility did not test the fire alarm system within 30-day requirement: 1/24/24, 2/28/24, 4/26/24, 5/31/24, 6/20/24, 7/25/24, 8/22/24, 9/25/24, 10/28/24.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #8 did not obtain their fire safety training annually as is required.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
- Violation
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #3 obtained an FBI clearance on 11/15/17 and then not again until 3/10/23. Under the CPSL the clearance was required to be updated every 60 months and was required to be updated prior to 11/15/22. Staff #10 had resided out of state in the last five years and was missing one of two of the out of state required clearances.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
- Violation
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the toddler mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
- Violation
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #1and #2 had both been enrolled over six months (see LIS Code Sheet) and did not have current child service reports on file. Child #1 last had a child service report on 3/24/22 while child #2 did not have a child service report on file since enrollment.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
- Violation
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #2 had a heath assessment on 1/17/21 and not again until 2/13/23. Staff #8 had a health assessment on 3/2/21 and not again until 9/27/23. Both of which are over the every 24-month requirement.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
- Violation
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #1, #7, #9 did not have the appropriate professional translation of their respective degrees as is required.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #2 did not have a health assessment on file until over 60 days from enrollment (See LIS Code Sheet), dated 1/17/24.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
While at the facility unannounced on 8/24/23 the inspector was informed by staff that the director was not present and due to illness has not been present consistently for the required 30 hours per week.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 6/1/23, the inspector was able to verify by staff admission that at roughly 3:30pm on 05/24/23 child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients that the child is allergic to. The emergency contact form and the center's health information form contained this information. When mother arrived at 6:30pm, she had to administer epinephrine as the child was having an allergic reaction. The epinephrine medication was not administered by staff.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 6/1/23, the inspector was able to verify by staff admission that at roughly 3:30pm on 05/24/23 child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients that the child is allergic to. The emergency contact form and the center's health information form contained this information. When mother arrived at 6:30pm, she had to administer epinephrine as the child was having an allergic reaction. The epinephrine medication was not administered by staff.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 6/1/23, the inspector was able to verify by staff admission that at roughly 3:30pm on 05/24/23 child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients that the child is allergic to. The emergency contact form and the center's health information form contained this information. When mother arrived at 6:30pm, she had to administer epinephrine as the child was having an allergic reaction. The epinephrine medication was not administered by staff.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the complaint visit on 6/1/13 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in clothing soiled in fecal mater.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the complaint visit on 6/1/13 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients, at roughly 3:30pm, that cause an allergic reaction in child #1 requiring child #1 to be administered an Epi-pen. Contact with the parent of child #1 was not made until pick up at the facility at roughly 6:30pm.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the files for staff #4 and #5 and noted that neither of these staff received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Corrected by May 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person #2 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 6/30/23.
Staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, the file for staff #3 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, as well as the required out of state clearances, the file for staff #5 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, and Pa Child Abuse clearance.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, the file for staff #3 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, as well as the required out of state clearances, the file for staff #5 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, and Pa Child Abuse clearance.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, the file for staff #3 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, as well as the required out of state clearances, the file for staff #5 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, and Pa Child Abuse clearance.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed peeling/chipped paint all around the gate in the hallway.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the changing mat on the changing table, in the infant area, to have holes in the plastic, exposing the foam inside, rendering the mat unable to clean.
Corrected by May 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the file for staff #2, #3, and #5 were missing proof of education as is necessary.
Corrected by May 24, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the file for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 24, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the fire drill and detection log and noted that the facility had the same hypothetical location for both April and May.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the fire drill and detection log was not up to date. There was no proof of every 30-day manual testing of the fire alarms.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the fire drill and detection log was not up to date. There was no proof of every 30-day manual testing of the fire alarms.
Corrected by May 24, 2023
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 11/22/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff did not have proof to show that they received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment as is required.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1 has not competed the professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training within 90 days of their date (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
- Violation
During the complaint investigation that began on 6/14/22 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in the outdoor play space alone for approximately 10 minutes on 6/11/22 and was able to get out of the outdoor play space. Child #1 was found wandering around the side of the building, near the parking lot and carwash, by a witness unknown to the day care. Staff #1, #2, and #3 were all responsible for the supervision of children at the facility on 6/11/22.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
- Violation
During the complaint investigation that began on 6/14/22 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in the outdoor play space alone for approximately 10 minutes on 6/11/22 and was able to get out of the outdoor play space. Child #1 was found wandering around the side of the building, near the parking lot and carwash, by a witness unknown to the day care. Staff #1, #2, and #3 were all responsible for the supervision of children at the facility on 6/11/22.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
- Violation
During the complaint investigation that began on 6/14/22 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in the outdoor play space alone for approximately 10 minutes on 6/11/22 and was able to get out of the outdoor play space. Child #1 was found wandering around the side of the building, near the parking lot and carwash, by a witness unknown to the day care. Staff #1, #2, and #3 were all responsible for the supervision of children at the facility on 6/11/22.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 5/17/22 the inspector observed staff #1 and then staff #2 holding child #1 by the wrist as a means to keep the child at the table with peers and later to keep child #1 on the floor to play blocks.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the first aid kit in the toddler room and noted it was missing the necessary soap and tweezers.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed damaged paint in the main room near the gates and along the right side going down the hallway as well as in the rear toddler room on the back wall.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the outdoor play area to have mulch in it and six toddlers playing in this area.
Corrected by May 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1 and #5 did not the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care as is required.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1, #2 and #5 did not have the required health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1 through #6 did not have any updated emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the facility had a posted menu that was outdated.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing the required accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing proof of having conducted the required annual emergency drill and documentation regarding the required annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility had no fire drill/detection log at the facility and no way to show proof of having conducted either.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility had no fire drill/detection log at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing the required accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing proof of having sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #6 did not have a health assessment nor written proof of immunizations and has been in care over 60 days. Child #1 had an initial health assessment and proof of immunizations that was over 60 days following the first day of attendance. Further there was no documentation at the facility where the parent of either child #1. and #6 provided written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the date of 8/10/21 as the first day of direct child care. This staff had no proof of a Pa Child Abuse Clearance or a completed NSOR on file at the facility. Staff file #2 had a date of 9/13/21 as the first day of direct child care and had a PA Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the required DHS FBI. Further, staff #2 did not have a completed NSOR on file as is required. Staff #3 had a first day of direct child care of 8/19/21 and did not have any proof of having an FBI on file nor a completed NSOR. Staff #4 had a date of 3/22/21 as the first day of direct child care of 3/22/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police on file and not the required Pa State Police Employment clearance.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the date of 8/10/21 as the first day of direct child care. This staff had no proof of a Pa Child Abuse Clearance or a completed NSOR on file at the facility. Staff file #2 had a date of 9/13/21 as the first day of direct child care and had a PA Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the required DHS FBI. Further, staff #2 did not have a completed NSOR on file as is required. Staff #3 had a first day of direct child care of 8/19/21 and did not have any proof of having an FBI on file nor a completed NSOR. Staff #4 had a date of 3/22/21 as the first day of direct child care of 3/22/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police on file and not the required Pa State Police Employment clearance. Upon the first day of working in direct child care a facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the PA State Police Record check, DHS FBI fingerprint submission, Pa Child Abuse Registry clearance information, the NSOR, a copy of the disclosure statement and any out of state clearances if the facility person resided out of PA in the last five years. Also acceptable are copies of the less than 60 months old, completed clearance information required under the CPSL and mentioned above.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the date of 8/10/21 as the first day of direct child care. This staff had no proof of a Pa Child Abuse Clearance or a completed NSOR on file at the facility. Staff file #2 had a date of 9/13/21 as the first day of direct child care and had a PA Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the required DHS FBI. Further, staff #2 did not have a completed NSOR on file as is required. Staff #3 had a first day of direct child care of 8/19/21 and did not have any proof of having an FBI on file nor a completed NSOR. Staff #4 had a date of 3/22/21 as the first day of direct child care of 3/22/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police on file and not the required Pa State Police Employment clearance.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2022
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed a child was unsupervised in an adult sized rocking style chair. This child was on their knees and backwards, rocking vigorously without supervision. Further, two children in the infant area were strapped into highchairs but were not being supervised. The infant staff was at the sink washing the hands of another child while the two children sat alone in the infant area.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed staff #2 and, staff #4 with a total of fourteen children present. Both staff named five children each and then noted that they do not assign children to a specific staff as "we all watch the kids." This left four children unassigned to a staff.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed The inspector did observe child #1 (DOB 8/7/17) and child #2 (DOB 2/22/18) to both be strapped into highchairs that were too small for them. When asked why these children were being restrained in the highchairs staff #5 noted that both children would just "run around," and that both have special needs as an additional reason.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 15, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 did not have any documentation of completing health and safety training in the file.…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 26, 2025 inspection noted: “During complaint investigation on 8.26.25, it was observed in the diamond section that the toaster oven was accessible to the children. It was also observed tha…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 26, 2025 inspection noted: “During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that Child #1 eloped from the outside playground on 8/16/25. This was confirmed by interviews with…” — what has changed since then?
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