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Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County · 18421

Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC · Clifford Township

119 Cemetery Rd, Clifford Township, PA 18421 · Susquehanna County
Keystone STAR 1

Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Clifford Township, PA, with capacity for 38 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 38 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 38). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 4 centers in Susquehanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #3 of 4 centers in Susquehanna County
1 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
9 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Oct 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 17
Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 6
Food & feeding 2
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 23, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Indoor climbing- protective surface 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(f)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/23/26. The climber in the toddler classroom did not have a protective surface covering under the slide.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 5, 2026): “A rug will be placed under the slide in the toddler classroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/23/26. Child #1 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months. The last child service report on file is dated 2/16/26.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 5, 2026): “A child service report will be completed for child #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/23/26. Child #2's emergency contact form did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #1's emergency contact form did not include the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 5, 2026): “Director will contact the families for child #2's health insurance coverage, policy number, and child #1's release person's address. The information will be placed on their emergency contact forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/23/26. Child #2's emergency contact form did not include parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 5, 2026): “Director will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for child #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)/3270.77(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. In the toddler classroom under the changing table was a bottle of cleaning solution that did not specify the contents and was not labeled. In the gym, peeling and chipping paint was observed under ledge along the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “The operator will have staff label the bottle of cleaning solution in the classroom immediately. The operator will contact building maintenance to repaint the bottom of the wall under the ledge.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Hazardous toys and equipment 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(g)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. In the infant classroom, locked in the changing table cabinet, was a Bumbo seat. The Bumbo seat was recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “The operator immediately removed the Bumbo seat from the facility and threw in the garbage outside of the facility.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. The infant classroom refrigerator does not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “The operator will purchase a thermometer and place in the refrigerator.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. Child #3's immunization record indicates the child has only two doses of DTAP and two doses of Pneumococcal vaccine and no exemption letter is in the child's file. Child #4's immunization record indicates the child has only three doses of DTAP and no exemption letter is in the child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Child(ren) #3 & #4 will be dismissed from care at close of business and will not return until either missing vaccines are received, or an exemption letter is provided.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. Cert rep observed in the toddler classroom medication box, child #4's medication labeled, Diastat, and Child #5's EpiPen and Benadryl. Neither child had written parental consent for administration of the medications.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The operator will obtain parental consent for medication administration from children #4 & #5's parents.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. The facilities last fire detection inspection on file is dated 8/14/24. The fire detection inspection is required annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “The operator will contact the building supervisor to obtain the annual fire detection report and will review report to ensure that the report received is for the fire detection system.”
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Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. Child #2 has a wellness report on file but does not have an initial health report written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Child #2 has been enrolled for more than 60 days. (See code sheet for DOA).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The operator will contact child #2's parent and have them complete a health assessment and will ensure its signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. Child #4 does not have an emergency contact form completed and there is no information on who to contact in the event of an emergency on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The operator will contact the parent and have them complete an emergency contact form for the child.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and did not include the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “The operator will contact the parent and have them complete the missing information from the emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. The following classrooms did not have emergency contact information present: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “The operator will upload each enrolled child's emergency contact form into ProCare.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. Child #4's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The operator will contact child #4's parent and have them sign the consents portion of the emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/25. Staff #1 was observed providing childcare (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain childcare experience. Volunteer #2 had only one non-family reference on file. The other reference on file was from a family member.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The operator will have staff #1 provide childcare experience. The operator will contact volunteer #2 to obtain a second non-family reference. All documents will be placed in staff's file.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/24. In the infant room, cert rep observed Tylenol and over the counter mucus + cold relief for child #4. Staff showed cert rep a written note from the parent consenting to administration of the medication. Staff acknowledged that she has been giving the child the medications and it is not logged on a medication log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “The DHS medication log will be used for all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/24. Staff #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff #1's health assessment is dated 11/11/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Staff #1 will get a new health assessment. Document will be placed in staff file.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement/Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)/3270.166(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/24. In the infant room cert rep observed two infant bottles that were not labeled with the children's names. The infants did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “The infant bottles were labeled with the children's names and the parents provided written formula and feeding schedules.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/24. Staff #1 does not have a staff evaluation conducted in the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “A staff evaluation will be conducted for staff #1.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/24. Child #3's fee agreement did not contain the fee amount and the child's arrival and departure time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Child #3's fee agreement has been updated to include fee amount and arrival/departure times.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/24. Child #3's fee agreement did not specify the date of admission. Child(ren) #1 and #3's fee agreement did not list a release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “The date of admission will be added to child #3's fee agreement. A release person will be added to children #1 & 3's fee agreement.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/24. Child #1's emergency contact form did not list the parent's work address and phone number. Child(ren) #1 and #2's emergency contact form did not list the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Child #1's emergency contact form has been updated to include the parents work address, work phone number and release person's address. Child #2's emergency contact form has been updated to include the release person's address.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/1/24. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “The operator will add continuity of operations to the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)/3270.102(e)
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/1/24. Peeling paint was observed on the outside of the building in the outdoor play space and is accessible to children. In the outdoor plays space, there are small rocks near the building and in the playground area. The rocks are less than 1 inch of diameter and accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “Building maintenance was notified and the building wall will be repainted. The areas on the playground with loose rocks are being removed and the area is being recovered with new dirt.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/1/24. The facilities last fire detection inspection on file is dated 9/12/22. The fire detection inspection is required annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “The operator contacted True View and a new fire detector inspection was completed and report will be kept on file.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5)
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/1/24. Staff #1 was observed providing childcare (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain educational experience, childcare experience and two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “The operator received staff #1's educational experience, childcare experience and two non-family references. The credentials were placed in staff's file.”
Core safety Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the NSOR clearance and the Mandated Reporter Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2023): “Staff # 1 will not work in the facility until NSOR is on file and Mandated Reporter Training is finished.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 did not complete the required ten-hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “Staff # 1 will complete the ten-hour health and safety training by 11/17/23.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)
Facility does not have a supervision and dismissal policy that is given to parents at time of application.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “Supervision and dismissal policies will be added to the parent handbook.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Files for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain Child Service Reports every 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2023): “Child Service Reports will be completed for children # 1 and # 2.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)
Fee Agreement for Child # 3 did not contain release persons. Emergency Contact Form for Child # 3 did not contain address and phone numbers for release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “Parents will update the fee agreement and emergency contact form with release persons, addresses and phone numbers.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)
File for Staff # 1 did not contain verification of education and 2 nonfamily references. File contained only 1 nonfamily reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2023): “Staff # 1 will provide verification of education and 1 more nonfamily reference.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
Emergency phone numbers were not posted by facility telephone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Emergency phone numbers will be posted by telephone.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Handwashing sign was not posted in facility bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Handwashing sign will be posted in bathroom.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
A baby gate was observed in front of the emergency exit, therefore obstructing the exit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Baby gate will be removed from in front of the exit.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)
Files for Child # 1 did not contain health assessment. File for Child # 2 did not contain an immunization record. File for Child # 3 did not contain a health assessment or immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Parents will provide a health assessment and/or immunization record for file.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Emergency Contact Form will be updated with parents' signature for emergency medical care and first aid given by staff.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 38 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 20, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 10, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Ages And Stages Child Care Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 815-8052
State certificate # CER-00248240
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Common questions

Has Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC 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 Oct 20, 2023 (background checks): “File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the NSOR clearance and the Mandated Reporter Training.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 10, 2023. 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 Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Susquehanna County?

It is tied for #3 of 4 centers in Susquehanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC last inspected?

Sep 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Ages and Stages Child Care Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ages And Stages Child Care Center LLC.

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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