Bear Creek Community Charter School
Bear Creek Community Charter School is a certified child care center in Bear Creek Township, PA, with capacity for 42 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #38 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Miracle-Gro potting mix was observed in a metal drawer in the Pre-K C115 Room. This potting mix was labeled, "keep out of reach of children," but was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.
A plastic green basket containing linking logs and a plastic blue basket containing assorted wood shapes were observed on a wooden shelf in the Pre-K C115 Room. Both baskets were cracked and posed a potential scratching hazard.
An outlet wall plate cover, near the exit to the Gym, was observed to be cracked and had sharp edges. Also, part of the metal fencing, that was previously attached to the wooden fence in the Outdoor Play Area, was observed to be bowing downward and hanging loosely.
The facility had documentation on file showing that they notified the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. The most recent documentation on file was dated 9/12/24. However, this was required to be done annually.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Staff #3 was observed to be missing one written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the staff person's suitability to serve as a staff person.
On 6/26/2025, at approximately 1:08 p.m., Child #1 was left unsupervised in the hallway outside of the Preschool Room (C116), for approximately 30 minutes, when Child #1 exited the Preschool Room (C116) alone. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising children together in the Preschool Room. However, Staff #1 was responsible for this child at the time of the incident and was unaware the child left the classroom. The child was found by a non-staff maintenance worker and returned to the program. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 6/27/2025 and Staff #1 was terminated by the facility on 7/7/2025.
The sink areas of the boys' and girls' restroom were observed to have a trash can that was missing a lid.
A jungle gym that was located in the outdoor playground was observed to have steps, that were about knee height, with peeling plastic and rust.
Staff person #4 did not have any education on file to determine whether or not the staff qualifies for the position that they are performing.
The file for Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/24. In the classrooms, the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location. The director acknowledged that the posting must have been removed.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/24. Staff person #1 completed the home-based health and safety 10-hour training.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/24. Child #1's emergency contact did not list the parents work address and phone or the release person's address.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/24. The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.00 | $37.60 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $28.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $28.00 |
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 Bear Creek Community Charter School 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 2, 2025 (supervision): “On 6/26/2025, at approximately 1:08 p.m., Child #1 was left unsupervised in the hallway outside of the Preschool Room (C116), for approximately 30 minutes, when Child #1 exited the Preschool Room (C116) alone. Staff #1…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bear Creek Community Charter School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bear Creek Community Charter School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bear Creek Community Charter School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 1, 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School compare with other daycares in Luzerne County?
It is tied for #38 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bear Creek Community Charter School last inspected?
May 27, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bear Creek Community Charter School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $43.00 for preschool, $42.00 for young school-age, $42.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bear Creek Community Charter School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA.
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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