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Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 Llc
609 Ash St, Scranton PA 18510 · License #CER-00244913 · Child Care Center
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- 609 Ash St, Scranton PA 18510 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 195 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed peeling paint on the rain gutters located in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed first aid kits hanging on a hook accessible to children in the young toddler and older toddler classroom areas.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed a screw sticking out from the molding around a window in the PS 2 classroom area. There was also a sharp edge sticking out from the molding.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for child # 1 did not have the address provided for one of the release persons.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2026
- Violation
3270.76/3270.102(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
On 9/16/25, the facility reported that the middle finger of child # 1 was unintentionally pinched in the classroom door near the hinge as it was closed by staff person # 1.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the file review portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/2/25, certification rep observed more than 12 months between fire safety trainings on file for staff # 1 and 2. This is evidenced by certificates dated 7/15/24 and 8/18/25 for staff # 1 and 5/15/24 and 8/17/25 for staff # 2.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a trash can containing food waste without a lid.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a nickel sized hole in the wall in the Pre K 2 classroom. Certification rep observed a cord hanging from a speaker that was accessible to children in the older toddler classroom.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed peeling paint to the left of the door joining the Pre K 1 and Pre K 2 classrooms.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed glass doors used to exit onto the play area in the toddler class with no visual identifications.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a pink storage bin of toys to be cracked at the top in the young toddler classroom and a cracked toy storage bin in the Pre K 2 classroom. Both cracked bins created pinch points. Certification rep observed climbing mats with torn edges in the young toddler classroom. The torn edges are not able to be properly sanitized.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom area.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the file review portion of the inspection, on 9/2/25, there was no address provided for the listed release person on the emergency contact form on file for child # 1.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire.
Staff person # 1 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for DOH): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. This is evidenced by their Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate dated 1/13/25.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 8 did not have the work address and phone number for the parents.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During a renewal inspection on 9/24/24, water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the girl's bathroom.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During a renewal inspection on 9/24/24, a toy storage bin was observed with a crack in two sides, and a mailbox in the outdoor play space was observed with a sharp edge from where a piece broke off.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The financial agreements on file for children 1 - 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact forms for children #2 and 7 did not have the address listed for the provided release persons.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/24, medications were observed in the toddler 2 room that were expired.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The initial health report for child # 6 started at the facility on 5/15/24. Their initial health form is dated 7/30/24.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During a complaint investigation on 8/7/24, fire alarm test logs were observed to be out of compliance as evidenced by documentation of the last date of testing on 6/21/24. More than 30 days passed since the last documented fire alarm test.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility persons (including the director) to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training dealing with the supervision of children in the facility. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training must be conducted by a PQAS approved trainer. Further, this training will not be allowed to count towards the annual twelve hours of training required by regulation.
On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children at all times by developing and implementing a supervision policy that will focus on ensuring that each child is accounted for and seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. This supervision policy must be submitted to the Department prior to implementation for approval. Once approved by the Department the director will ensure that all current employees sign off on this policy as well as any new hires.
On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
While at the facility on 3/23/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the screens in the Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 rooms to have screens with holes in them.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.61(e)/3270.71 · Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms. Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
While at the facility unannounced on 12/27/22, for the opening inspection, the inspector observed a stove in the childcare space, behind a half wall, that was not fully secured to prevent children from accessing it.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
While at the facility unannounced on 12/27/22, for the opening inspection, the owner and director could not provide the inspector with copy of the receipts for the installation of the fire safety system as is required by regulation.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 7, 2026 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed peeling paint on the rain gutters located in the outdoor play space.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 1, 2025 inspection noted: “On 9/16/25, the facility reported that the middle finger of child # 1 was unintentionally pinched in the classroom door near the hinge as it was closed by staff…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 2, 2025 inspection noted: “During the file review portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/2/25, certification rep observed more than 12 months between fire safety trainings on file for st…” — what has changed since then?
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