ABC Academy
ABC Academy is a certified child care center in Carbondale, PA, with capacity for 76 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 17). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #37 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/10/25. The garbage cans in the downstairs school age classroom and in the school age bathroom were full and have not been emptied. The operator acknowledged that it has been a while since the classroom was last used.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/10/25. Downstairs in the school age classroom, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/10/25. The first aid kit in the downstairs classroom did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/10/25. In the downstairs school age classroom, there are 12 water damaged ceiling tiles and two ceiling tiles missing exposing the metal piping.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/10/25. The stairway going downstairs to the school age classroom did not have lightening at the top of the steps and leading down the steps. At the top of the stairwell entrance were several vacuums and at the bottom of the steps was a rolled-up piece of carpet. The hallway leading into the school age classroom from the steps was dark with no lightening and had several cardboard boxes stacked high narrowing the entrance into the hallway.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/10/25. There was not a written plan of daily activities and routines posted or a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the downstairs school age classroom.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/21/24. Child(ren) #1-3 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/21/24. Child #4's fee agreement did not contain the child's date of admission.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/21/24. Child(ren) #2, #4, #5 and #6's emergency contact form did not include the release persons address.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/21/24. Child #5's fee agreement and emergency contact form have not been updated in the last 6 months. Child #5 had a fee agreement and emergency contact form dated 3/19/24.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/24/24. The fire drill log indicates that the last fire drill was conducted on 3/10/24. The operator reported that fire drills were conducted every 30 days and were not documented.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/24/24. The fire drill log indicates that the alarms are tested during each fire drill. The log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart. The last alarm test was conducted on 3/10/24. The operator reported that the alarms are tested every 30 days and were not documented.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/24/24. Staff #1 was observed providing childcare (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain educational and childcare experience. Staff #1 has only one non-family reference.
Facility did not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain address of release persons.
Staff # 1 allowed Child # 1 to crawl on the floor in the school-age room. Child # 1 was observed by parent with a small fuzzy ball and toy coin in child's mouth. Staff # 1 was unaware that child has placed anything in his or her mouth.
Staff # 1 allowed Child # 1 to crawl on the floor in the school-age room. Child # 1 was observed by parent with a small fuzzy ball and toy coin in child's mouth. Staff # 1 was unaware that child has placed anything in his or her mouth.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has ABC Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Aug 4, 2023 (supervision): “Staff # 1 allowed Child # 1 to crawl on the floor in the school-age room. Child # 1 was observed by parent with a small fuzzy ball and toy coin in child's mouth. Staff # 1 was unaware that child has placed anything in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ABC Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ABC Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Aug 26, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does ABC Academy compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?
It is #37 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ABC Academy last inspected?
Nov 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does ABC Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ABC Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Eclectic Management Corporation.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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