Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC
Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Jermyn, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #59 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During a renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 7, 8 and 9 (see code sheet for DOH) did not have NSOR verifications on file at the time of hire. Staff # 7 has NSOR verification dated 5/29/26. Staff # 8 has an NSOR verification dated 6/24/26. Staff # 9 has an NSOR verification dated 7/9/26.
During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26, certification rep observed there was no annual review of the emergency plan. The emergency plan was dated 5/27/25. Staff # 1,, 2, 3, and 4 last reviewed the emergency plan in June 2025.
During a renewal inspection on 7/26/26, certification observed cracked siding that created a sharp pinch point along the bottom of the building accessible to children in the outdoor space.
During a renewal inspection on 7/31/26, certification rep observed a rocking horse with a broken handle on the outdoor play space. Certification rep observed torn nap mats in the preschool classroom and a torn diaper mat with the interior foam exposed rendering them unable to be properly sanitized.
During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26, certification rep observed matchbox cars and toy trains with wheels less than an inch in diameter in the young toddler room.
During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26, certification rep observed cots in the young toddler and older toddler classrooms to not have labels for the use of a specific child. While cots were in use, certification rep observed less than 2 feet of space between cots in the young and older toddler classrooms.
During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26, child files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 11/26/25, therefore no longer valid.
During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. The health assessment on file for staff # 7 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 5/8/26. The health assessment on file for staff # 8 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 7/1/26. The health assessment on file for staff # 9 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 6/29/26.
During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26, child files were reviewed. There is no initial health assessment or immunization record on file for child # 2; they have been enrolled at the facility longer than 60 days.
Staff persons # 5 and 6 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid and PA Required Health and Safety Part 1 and 2. Staff # 5 and 6 completed Pediatric CPR/First aid on 7/1/26 and PA Required Health and Safety Part 1 and 2 on 4/13/26. Staff # 6 completed PA Required Health and Safety Part 1 on 5/30/26 and Part 2 on 5/31/26. Staff Persons # 8 and 9 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety Part 1 and 2
During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26, certification rep reviewed child files. There are no child service reports on file for children # 1, 3, and 4 (See code sheet for DOE).
During a renewal inspection on 9/17/25, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom.
During a renewal inspection on 9/17/25, more than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests; this is evidenced by alarm tests logged on 6/6/25, 7/23/25, and 8/25/25.
During a renewal inspection on 9/17/25, there was no address for the listed release persons on the emergency contact forms for children # 1, 2, and 3.
During a renewal inspection on 9/17/25, there was no written plan to identify the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Staff person # 1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
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 Barnyard Buddies Daycare 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 Jul 29, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 7, 8 and 9 (see code sheet for DOH) did not have NSOR verifications on file at the time of hire. Staff # 7 has NSOR verification dated 5/29/26. Staff # 8…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 2, 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 Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?
It is #59 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC last inspected?
Jul 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $51.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Barnyard Buddies Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Barnyard Buddies Daycare 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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