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Infant Care At Covenant Presbyterian Church
550 Madison Ave, Scranton PA 18510 · License #CER-00247232 · Child Care Center
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- (570) 348-0531
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- 550 Madison Ave, Scranton PA 18510 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 36 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep observed several accessible outlets in the indoor play area. During the inspection, children under 5 were using the play are.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- 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 7/6/26, certification rep observed a plastic truck on the outdoor playground with broken edges which created sharp edges.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep reviewed the facility's emergency plan. There was no written verification to show a copy of the plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2026
- 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 an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed cracked plastic, which created a sharp edge, on a riding toy in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed an uncovered trash can with soiled diapers in the young toddler classroom.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the emergency plan on file did not include a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 60 months passed between clearance updates for staff # 1. This is evidenced by the state police clearances dated 1/13/20 and 5/20/25, child abuse clearances dated 1/9/20 and 5/20/25, FBI clearances dated 2/4/20 and 5/23/25, and the NSOR certificates dated 1/9/20 and 5/23/25. Certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verifications for staff # 2. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificates dated 5/15/20 and 5/29/25. Certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verifications for staff # 3. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificated dated 5/13/20 and 5/13/25.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed staff on the playground without a first aid kit.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed the fee agreement for child # 1 to be missing the fee amount and the date in which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff # 2. This is evidenced by the health assessment forms on file dated 6/23/23 and 7/8/25.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.15(a) · A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the legal entity was unable to provide a valid certificate of occupancy.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2025
- 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 renewal inspection on 7/34/25, certification observed more than 30 day between fire alarm test logs. This is evidenced by fire alarm test logs dated 11/20/24 to 1/16/25, 1/16/25 to 2/20/25, and the last fire alarm test log was dated 6/12/25 as of the date of inspection.
Corrected by Jul 23, 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.
There was a cracked riding toy with a pinch point observed on the outdoor play area. There was storage bench for outdoor doors observed to have a crack on top, which also created a pinch point.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
- 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.
The refrigerator in the older toddler classroom was broken and not registering at 45 degrees or below.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- 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 forms on file for children # 1 and 2 do not have the parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected by Jul 17, 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 on file for children # 1, 2, and 3 did not have the addresses for all listed release persons.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(e) · 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.
The written plan for transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the childcare spaces.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
The hands-free lidded trash can in the older toddler classroom was broken.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1may not work in a child are position at the facility.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff was hired with a PA Department of Education FBI clearance versus the PA DHS FBI clearance as is required.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in all necessary topics within 90 days of hire
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 9/1/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted a hire date of 5/26/21 and as of 9/1/21 this staff still did not have the necessary Health and Safety training as is required.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 9/1/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff began direct care with children on 5/26/21 and as of 9/1/21 did not have the required NSOR as is required. The Child Protective Services Law(CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry(NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for 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. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 9/1/21 the inspector observed that the current emergency plan the facility had on file was missing 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 as well as accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 9/1/21 the inspector observed that the emergency plan had no concurrence with the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 6, 2026 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep observed several accessible outlets in the indoor play area. During the inspection, children under 5 w…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 12, 2026 inspection noted: “During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed cracked plastic, which created a sharp edge, on a riding toy in the outdoor pl…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 23, 2025 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the emergency plan on file did not include a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergen…” — what has changed since then?
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