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Babs and Tony Enterprises LLC

435 Main St, Eynon, PA 18403 · Lackawanna County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #50 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County
3 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
8 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found May 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Aug 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 17
Health & medication 7
Building & playground safety 4
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 2
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/26. A written daily schedule was not posted in the middle-left classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “A written schedule of daily activities was created and posted in the room.”
Citation Jun 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Childrens assessments were updated and transitioned to the OCDEL approved form.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “The provider has created a spreadsheet which is now attached to each child's file. All parents will now sign every May and November to keep files up to date.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “Provider has already begun to complete incident reports for all accidents, injuries and illnesses and keeps a master file as well as sending a copy home with the parent and keeping a copy in the child's file.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “The provider has created a spreadsheet which is now attached to each child's file. All parents will now sign every May and November to keep files up to date.”
Citation Mar 4, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “Provider conducted a fire drill on 3/13/2026 and documented.”
Citation Mar 4, 2026 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “Provider conducted a test on 3/13/2026 and documented.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “Provider and staff will complete training in ECELS: Managing Challenging Behaviors with young children and credentials will be added to staff files.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2025): “Staff member #5 was suspended until NSOR is returned.”
Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Staff member #5's health assessment and TB were submitted on 6/3/25.”
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Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2025): “Staff #4 was given a health assessment form to be filled out by PCP and returned so all health information is on required forms.”
Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Provider received a health form on 3/21/24.”
Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Staff completed mandated reporter training on 5/7/25.”
Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “Children #1 & #3's parents were given fee agreements and emergency contact forms to review and sign.”
Citation Jun 6, 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Children #1 & #2's parents signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff or consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. The facilities emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The provider will add continuity of operations to the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Provider added a gallon of water to the emergency bag.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Provider moved the electronic garbage can from the diaper changing station and replaced it with a step can.”
Citation Aug 8, 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Provider will complete fire detector testing every 30 days, not once a month.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. The parent handbook did not contain a dismissal policy or supervision policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Policies were rewritten to include an explanation of supervision and dismissal of care policy. All parents received a paper copy.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/24. Child #1's fee agreement did not list services provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Services provided were added to the fee agreement and signed by the parent for child #1.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Arrival and departure time were added to child #4's agreement and initialed by parent. Child #3's release people were added to the agreement form and initialed by parent.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Child #2's medical insurance policy number was added to the emergency contact form as parent had sent via brightwheel and then was initialed by parent. Child #3's medical insurance information was added to emergency contact form and initialed by parent.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Provider added a link to regulations and NE Regions telephone number to the information board for parents.”
Core safety Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Staff received a PA State Police clearance just past her 90 day period.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed chipped paint in the main room at the center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Provider painted over the chipped paint spot.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Provider asked staff to complete health assessments as soon as realized proximity to expiration dates. Some were unable to do so due to office appointment availability.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Staff had a health assessment completed at the soonest available appointment.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Provider corrected missed training by having staff complete the full, new 10-hour training in July of 2023.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Provider had signed service reports in the files, but they were covering a one year time span as opposed to a 6 month time span.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Files were updated, but outside of the 6 month period.”
Citation Aug 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Staff #2 brought in a completed physical form on 8/5/2022 after doctor's appointment. Provider added to file and made notation of date so as not to be out of compliance again when the physical exam is due.”
Citation Aug 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Staff #1 completed the required health and safety training outside of the 90 day time period. Moving forward, owner will ensure all staff have proper professional development prior to the end of the 90 day timeframe.”
Citation Aug 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Provider requested the information from the mother of child #3 and mom added the policy number to the emergency form.”
Citation Aug 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Parent will return from vacation on 09/06/2022 and sign in the morning to verify information is correct.”
Citation Aug 18, 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Noncompliance was corrected by having parent review the information and sign off on consent for medical care.”

“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

Violation found May 14, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 6, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 78 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 20, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Babs And Tony Enterprises LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:15 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 876-4033
State certificate # CER-00258175
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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