Christian Child Cares LLC
Christian Child Cares LLC is a certified child care center in Scranton, PA, with capacity for 51 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 5 complaint investigations. The state cited 59 violations, 12 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 24 centers in Scranton and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1s latest NSOR clearance is dated for 10/14/2020. There was not an updated clearance on file and staff #1 was observed working with children. Staff #5 did not have mandated reporter training on file and was observed working with children. (See code sheet for dates of hire).
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, rep conducted a physical site overview. When getting the To-Go Bag to check the first aid kit in the school age room, rep observed two roaches behind the bag.
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #6 did not have a TB test done prior to working with children. Staff #8 last health assessment is dated for 3/10/23. An updated assessment was not obtained until 12/9/25.
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 did not have any documentation of completing health and safety training in the file. (See code sheet for dates of hire).
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 previous fire safety training was dated for 8/18/24. An updated training was not completed until 11/29/25. This date indicates that fire safety training was not done month to month, annually.
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2 did not have documentation of education on file. Staff #3 & #4 did not have documentation of childcare experience on file. Staff #5 did not have documentation of education or childcare experience on file.
During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #5 did not have documentation of completing Pediatric CPR on file. (See code sheet for date of hire).
During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that Child #1 eloped from the outside playground on 8/16/25. This was confirmed by interviews with staff. Also, during investigation on 8/26/25, cert rep completed supervision and ratio. Staff within the school age diamond room were unable to identity the children in their assigned groups.
During complaint investigation on 8.26.25, it was observed in the diamond section that the toaster oven was accessible to the children. It was also observed that there was a loose extension cord on the right side of the fridge and accessible to the children.
During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that several toys on the outside playground were broken, chipped and not in good repair. The toys were a basketball hoop and a fountain-like structured toy.
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During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that the parent of child #1 did not receive an incident report regarding the child eloping from the facility's playground.
During complaint inspection on 8/26/25, it was observed that child #1's emergency contact sheet and financial agreement form was last updated on 12/21/24. This date indicates that both forms were not updated within the 6-month requirement.
During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Gold Room that there was not a daily activities schedule posted and that emergency telephone numbers were not posted.
During renewal inspection, it was observed that the following dates indicate that the facility did not test the fire alarm system within 30-day requirement: 1/24/24, 2/28/24, 4/26/24, 5/31/24, 6/20/24, 7/25/24, 8/22/24, 9/25/24, 10/28/24.
During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have active liability insurance.
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #3 obtained an FBI clearance on 11/15/17 and then not again until 3/10/23. Under the CPSL the clearance was required to be updated every 60 months and was required to be updated prior to 11/15/22. Staff #10 had resided out of state in the last five years and was missing one of two of the out of state required clearances.
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the toddler mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #2 had a heath assessment on 1/17/21 and not again until 2/13/23. Staff #8 had a health assessment on 3/2/21 and not again until 9/27/23. Both of which are over the every 24-month requirement.
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #2 did not have a health assessment on file until over 60 days from enrollment (See LIS Code Sheet), dated 1/17/24.
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #8 did not obtain their fire safety training annually as is required.
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #1and #2 had both been enrolled over six months (see LIS Code Sheet) and did not have current child service reports on file. Child #1 last had a child service report on 3/24/22 while child #2 did not have a child service report on file since enrollment.
While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #1, #7, #9 did not have the appropriate professional translation of their respective degrees as is required.
While at the facility unannounced on 8/24/23 the inspector was informed by staff that the director was not present and due to illness has not been present consistently for the required 30 hours per week.
While at the facility unannounced on 6/1/23, the inspector was able to verify by staff admission that at roughly 3:30pm on 05/24/23 child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients that the child is allergic to. The emergency contact form and the center's health information form contained this information. When mother arrived at 6:30pm, she had to administer epinephrine as the child was having an allergic reaction. The epinephrine medication was not administered by staff.
While at the facility unannounced for the complaint visit on 6/1/13 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients, at roughly 3:30pm, that cause an allergic reaction in child #1 requiring child #1 to be administered an Epi-pen. Contact with the parent of child #1 was not made until pick up at the facility at roughly 6:30pm.
While at the facility unannounced for the complaint visit on 6/1/13 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in clothing soiled in fecal mater.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, the file for staff #3 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, as well as the required out of state clearances, the file for staff #5 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, and Pa Child Abuse clearance.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the files for staff #4 and #5 and noted that neither of these staff received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed peeling/chipped paint all around the gate in the hallway.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the changing mat on the changing table, in the infant area, to have holes in the plastic, exposing the foam inside, rendering the mat unable to clean.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the fire drill and detection log and noted that the facility had the same hypothetical location for both April and May.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the fire drill and detection log was not up to date. There was no proof of every 30-day manual testing of the fire alarms.
Staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the file for staff #2, #3, and #5 were missing proof of education as is necessary.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the file for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
While at the facility unannounced on 11/22/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff did not have proof to show that they received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment as is required.
Staff person #1 has not competed the professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training within 90 days of their date (see LIS code sheet).
During the complaint investigation that began on 6/14/22 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in the outdoor play space alone for approximately 10 minutes on 6/11/22 and was able to get out of the outdoor play space. Child #1 was found wandering around the side of the building, near the parking lot and carwash, by a witness unknown to the day care. Staff #1, #2, and #3 were all responsible for the supervision of children at the facility on 6/11/22.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/17/22 the inspector observed staff #1 and then staff #2 holding child #1 by the wrist as a means to keep the child at the table with peers and later to keep child #1 on the floor to play blocks.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the first aid kit in the toddler room and noted it was missing the necessary soap and tweezers.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed damaged paint in the main room near the gates and along the right side going down the hallway as well as in the rear toddler room on the back wall.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the outdoor play area to have mulch in it and six toddlers playing in this area.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the facility had a posted menu that was outdated.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing the required accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing proof of having conducted the required annual emergency drill and documentation regarding the required annual emergency drill.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility had no fire drill/detection log at the facility and no way to show proof of having conducted either.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility had no fire drill/detection log at the facility.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing the required accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing proof of having sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #6 did not have a health assessment nor written proof of immunizations and has been in care over 60 days. Child #1 had an initial health assessment and proof of immunizations that was over 60 days following the first day of attendance. Further there was no documentation at the facility where the parent of either child #1. and #6 provided written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1 and #5 did not the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care as is required.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1, #2 and #5 did not have the required health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1 through #6 did not have any updated 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 11/2/21 the inspector observed a child was unsupervised in an adult sized rocking style chair. This child was on their knees and backwards, rocking vigorously without supervision. Further, two children in the infant area were strapped into highchairs but were not being supervised. The infant staff was at the sink washing the hands of another child while the two children sat alone in the infant area.
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed staff #2 and, staff #4 with a total of fourteen children present. Both staff named five children each and then noted that they do not assign children to a specific staff as "we all watch the kids." This left four children unassigned to a staff.
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed The inspector did observe child #1 (DOB 8/7/17) and child #2 (DOB 2/22/18) to both be strapped into highchairs that were too small for them. When asked why these children were being restrained in the highchairs staff #5 noted that both children would just "run around," and that both have special needs as an additional reason.
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the date of 8/10/21 as the first day of direct child care. This staff had no proof of a Pa Child Abuse Clearance or a completed NSOR on file at the facility. Staff file #2 had a date of 9/13/21 as the first day of direct child care and had a PA Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the required DHS FBI. Further, staff #2 did not have a completed NSOR on file as is required. Staff #3 had a first day of direct child care of 8/19/21 and did not have any proof of having an FBI on file nor a completed NSOR. Staff #4 had a date of 3/22/21 as the first day of direct child care of 3/22/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police on file and not the required Pa State Police Employment clearance.
While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the date of 8/10/21 as the first day of direct child care. This staff had no proof of a Pa Child Abuse Clearance or a completed NSOR on file at the facility. Staff file #2 had a date of 9/13/21 as the first day of direct child care and had a PA Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the required DHS FBI. Further, staff #2 did not have a completed NSOR on file as is required. Staff #3 had a first day of direct child care of 8/19/21 and did not have any proof of having an FBI on file nor a completed NSOR. Staff #4 had a date of 3/22/21 as the first day of direct child care of 3/22/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police on file and not the required Pa State Police Employment clearance. Upon the first day of working in direct child care a facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the PA State Police Record check, DHS FBI fingerprint submission, Pa Child Abuse Registry clearance information, the NSOR, a copy of the disclosure statement and any out of state clearances if the facility person resided out of PA in the last five years. Also acceptable are…
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $50.00 | $47.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $47.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $44.50 | $40.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $35.00 |
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 Christian Child Cares LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 12 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 Dec 15, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1s latest NSOR clearance is dated for 10/14/2020. There was not an updated clearance on file and staff #1 was observed working with children.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Christian Child Cares LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 5 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 Christian Child Cares LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 22, 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 Christian Child Cares LLC compare with other daycares in Scranton?
It is #23 of 24 centers in Scranton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Christian Child Cares LLC last inspected?
Dec 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Christian Child Cares LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $44.50 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Christian Child Cares LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christian Child Cares 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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