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Discovery Mi Preschool

1301 Beech St, Scranton PA 18505 · License #CER-00248508 · Child Care Center

Closed; enrollment ACT
Capacity 79 childrenAges 3 yr – 10 yr4-Star programLast inspected Dec 5, 2025
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Contact

Address
1301 Beech St, Scranton PA 18505 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

After SchoolWeekdays

Ages served

Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 79 children
3
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
0.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Dec 5, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 21, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's NSOR clearance is dated for 9/29/25. This date indicates that the clearance was not obtained prior to the staff working with children. As of 2/1/25, a full and complete NSOR clearance is required to be on file prior to the staff working with children. (See code sheet for date of hire).

    Corrected by Nov 24, 2025

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Oct 1, 2024 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the 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.

    During renewal inspection on 10/1/24, it was observed on Child #1's emergency contact sheet that it was not signed and dated. This indicates that the emergency contact sheet was not reviewed and/or updated within the required 6-month period.

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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Oct 11, 2023 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

    Staff persons #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

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Oct 12, 2022 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    While at the facility unannounced on 10/12/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed the files for staff #1, #2, and #3 and noted that all of three of these staff did not update their FBI, ChildLine, PA State Police clearances prior to the current expirations. All clearances must be kept up to date. Staff #2 also did not update their Pa Mandated Reporter training prior to the current expiration.

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2022

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Oct 21, 2021 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    While at the facility unannounced for the renewal on 10/21/21 the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and observed that staff #1 began the role of director on 9/2/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police clearance on file dated for 11/14/19. This staff was required to have an employment Pa State Police clearance prior to hire.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 21, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's NSOR clearance is dated for 9/29/25. This date indicates that the clearance was not obtained pr…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 1, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 10/1/24, it was observed on Child #1's emergency contact sheet that it was not signed and dated. This indicates that the emergency…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 11, 2023 inspection noted: “Staff persons #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.” — what has changed since then?

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