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Dickson City Civic Center

935 Albert St, Scranton PA 18519 · License #CER-00253907 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 138 childrenAges 3 yr – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Mar 17, 2026
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Address
935 Albert St, Scranton PA 18519 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearWeekdaysDrop-In CareFlexible Schedule

Ages served

Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 138 children
4
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.0
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Mar 17, 2026 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

    During a renewal inspection staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1 was hired to be an aide at the facility. There is no high school diploma on file.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

    During a renewal inspection on 3/17/26, staff files were reviewed. There was one written nonfamily reference on file for staff # 1.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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Mar 12, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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 3/12/25, exposed bolts were observed on the fence and cracked and splintered wood along the side of the steps leading to the small slide on the outdoor play area There was also a cracked toy bin which created a pinch point in the Preschool classroom.

    Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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Sep 4, 2024 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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.

    An incident report was received on 8/26/24 that stated that child # 1 fell outside and was injured when a sharp piece of fence became embedded in his hand.

    Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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Mar 19, 2024 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 9, 2023 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 24, 2022 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 17, 2026 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1 was hired to be an aide at the facility. There is no high school diploma on file.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection on 3/12/25, exposed bolts were observed on the fence and cracked and splintered wood along the side of the steps leading to the smal…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 4, 2024 inspection noted: “An incident report was received on 8/26/24 that stated that child # 1 fell outside and was injured when a sharp piece of fence became embedded in his hand.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error