Bumblebee Preschool LLC is a certified child care center in Hazleton, PA, with capacity for 65 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 18 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (8 of 18). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 10 centers in Hazleton and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 observed Lysol wipes child accessible in the Preschool room. Corrected on-site 10/23/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 observed staff person #1's adult health assessment did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Question #3 on the adult health assessment was not answered.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 observed child #4's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Corrected on-site 10/23/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent and the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include written consent by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 observed child #'4's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Observed child #1, #2, #3 and #4's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
The first aid kit in the infant area did not have soap.
Certification rep observed plastic bags accessible to children in the children's cubicles.
The health assessment form on file for child # 2 is dated 7/28/22, therefore is no longer valid.
There is no menu posted at the facility.
There was no annual emergency drill logged at the facility.
Staff person # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/2/17.
The agreement on file for child # 1 did not have the fee amount or date the fee will be paid.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 3 did not have the enrolling parent's home and work address and telephone number.
The emergency contact form for child # 4 did not have the child's health insurance name and policy number.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have written consent for emergency care or the administration of minor first aid procedures.
Staff person # 1 has a Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate with an expiration date of 10/3/22
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $65.00 | $63.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $63.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $62.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $58.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $54.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $49.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $49.00 |
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 Bumblebee Preschool LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 18 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Bumblebee Preschool LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bumblebee Preschool LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bumblebee Preschool LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 29, 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 Bumblebee Preschool LLC compare with other daycares in Hazleton?
It is #5 of 10 centers in Hazleton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bumblebee Preschool LLC last inspected?
Oct 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bumblebee Preschool LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $62.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bumblebee Preschool LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bumblebee Preschool 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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