Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC
Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC is a certified child care center in Eynon, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 36 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 36). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #50 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/26. A written daily schedule was not posted in the middle-left classroom.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/26. Child(ren) #1-#4 had Early Learning Standards assessments completed. Early Learning Standards are not OCDEL approved assessments.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/14/26. Child #1's fee agreement was not updated every 6 months. This is evidenced by the fee agreement on file dated 9/30/24.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/14/26. The operator acknowledged that they were not completing illness reports when children were sent home. The operator reported that they were just calling parents to pick up their children when they are ill.
An unannounced investigation was conducted on 5/14/26. Child #1's emergency contact form was not updated every 6 months. This is evidenced by the emergency contact form on file dated 5/13/25.
An inspection was conducted on 3/4/26. The last documented fire drill on record was conducted on 12/22/25. This is more than 60 days between fire drills.
An inspection was conducted on 3/4/26. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were last tested on 12/22/25 and have not been tested since. This is more than 30 days since the alarms have been tested.
On 6/5/25, Cert Rep arrived at the facility for a complaint investigation. Staff person #1 and #2 acknowledged they put child #1 in a highchair to restrain the child due to the child's aggressive behaviors towards others.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/25. Facility person #5 was hired provisionally and had a receipt of request on file for their NSOR dated 5/1/25. All other clearances were on file. (See code see for DOH).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/25. Facility person #5 did not receive a health assessment and tb screening at initial hire. This is evidenced by the health assessment and TB on file dated 6/3/25.
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/25. Staff person #4's health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in child care setting.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/25. Child #1's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 3/21/24. (See code sheet for date of admissions).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/25. Staff person # 3 did not complete their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/5/20 and the current one on file is dated 5/7/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/25. Child(ren) #1 & #3's fee agreements and emergency contact forms have not been updated in the last 6 months. Child #1's is dated 4/6/24 and child #3's is dated 6/11/24. (See code sheet for DOA).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/25. Child(ren) #1 and #2's files did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff or consent for emergency medical care for the child.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. The facilities emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. The emergency bag did not contain a bottle of water. The operator acknowledged that this is the bag they take in case of an emergency.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. In the middle right classroom, the garbage can next to the diaper changing table was not hands free and contained soiled diapers.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. The fire detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions, 9/25/23-10/27/23, 10/27/23-12/4/23, 12/4/23-1/17/24, & 4/10/24-5/16/24.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. The parent handbook did not contain a dismissal policy or supervision policy.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. Child #1's fee agreement did not list services provided.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. Child #4's fee agreement did not list an arrival and departure time. Child #3's fee agreement did not list a release person.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. Child #2's emergency contact form did not contain the medical insurance policy number and did not contain the release person's address. Child #3's emergency contact form did not contain medical coverage or medical insurance policy number.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the childcare regulations electronically or provide instructions for contacting the Northeast Regional Child Care Office.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #4 and noted that the staff did not obtain a PA State Police clearance until over three months after her first day of direct care with children.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed chipped paint in the main room at the center.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the files for staff #1, #2, #5 and found that each of these staff did not update their health assessments timely,
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #6 and found that this staff began direct care with children (see start date on LIS) without having a health assessment on file until 7/28/23.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5, all did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the Health and Safety by 12/30/22, which was required.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the files for child #2, #4, and #5 and found that each of these children did not have child service reports completed every six months as is required.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the files for children #1 through #5 and found that each of these children did not 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.
While at the facility unannounced on 8/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector noted that staff #2 had a health assessment on 7/27/20 and not again until 8/5/22, which is over every 24 months as is required.
While at the facility unannounced on 8/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector noted that staff #1 did not obtain the necessary health and safety training until 1/4/22, This date was over the 90 days allowed to obtain the training.
While at the facility unannounced on 8/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector noted that the file for child #3 was missing the necessary health insurance coverage and policy number as is required by regulation.
While at the facility unannounced on 8/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector noted that child #1last had an update to their emergency contact information and the financial agreement on 11/1/21. These forms were required to be updated on or before 5/1/22.
While at the facility unannounced on 8/18/22 for the renewal visit the inspector noted that child # 2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for the child.
“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.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $33.00 | $33.00 |
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 Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations 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 Jun 6, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “On 6/5/25, Cert Rep arrived at the facility for a complaint investigation. Staff person #1 and #2 acknowledged they put child #1 in a highchair to restrain the child due to the child's aggressive behaviors towards…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 20, 2020. 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 Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?
It is tied for #50 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC last inspected?
Jun 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.00 for infant, $40.00 for young toddler, $38.00 for older toddler, $35.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Babs And Tony Enterprises LLC.
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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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