Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLC
Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLC is a certified child care center in Scranton, PA, with capacity for 195 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 28 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 28). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 24 centers in Scranton and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During a complaint investigation on 8/31/26, staff # 1 admitted that on 8/11/26, while walking in common area in the presence of children, they said a child was a bully to other children in the neighborhood to staff person # 2. Staff person # 2 confirmed staff person # 1 said this.
During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed first aid kits hanging on a hook accessible to children in the young toddler and older toddler classroom areas.
During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed a screw sticking out from the molding around a window in the PS 2 classroom area. There was also a sharp edge sticking out from the molding.
During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed peeling paint on the rain gutters located in the outdoor play space.
During a renewal inspection child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for child # 1 did not have the address provided for one of the release persons.
On 9/16/25, the facility reported that the middle finger of child # 1 was unintentionally pinched in the classroom door near the hinge as it was closed by staff person # 1.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a trash can containing food waste without a lid.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a nickel sized hole in the wall in the Pre K 2 classroom. Certification rep observed a cord hanging from a speaker that was accessible to children in the older toddler classroom.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed peeling paint to the left of the door joining the Pre K 1 and Pre K 2 classrooms.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed glass doors used to exit onto the play area in the toddler class with no visual identifications.
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During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a pink storage bin of toys to be cracked at the top in the young toddler classroom and a cracked toy storage bin in the Pre K 2 classroom. Both cracked bins created pinch points. Certification rep observed climbing mats with torn edges in the young toddler classroom. The torn edges are not able to be properly sanitized.
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom area.
During the file review portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/2/25, certification rep observed more than 12 months between fire safety trainings on file for staff # 1 and 2. This is evidenced by certificates dated 7/15/24 and 8/18/25 for staff # 1 and 5/15/24 and 8/17/25 for staff # 2.
During the file review portion of the inspection, on 9/2/25, there was no address provided for the listed release person on the emergency contact form on file for child # 1.
Staff person # 1 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for DOH): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. This is evidenced by their Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate dated 1/13/25.
During a renewal inspection on 9/24/24, water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the girl's bathroom.
During a renewal inspection on 9/24/24, a toy storage bin was observed with a crack in two sides, and a mailbox in the outdoor play space was observed with a sharp edge from where a piece broke off.
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/24, medications were observed in the toddler 2 room that were expired.
The initial health report for child # 6 started at the facility on 5/15/24. Their initial health form is dated 7/30/24.
The financial agreements on file for children 1 - 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 8 did not have the work address and phone number for the parents.
The emergency contact forms for children #2 and 7 did not have the address listed for the provided release persons.
During a complaint investigation on 8/7/24, fire alarm test logs were observed to be out of compliance as evidenced by documentation of the last date of testing on 6/21/24. More than 30 days passed since the last documented fire alarm test.
On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
While at the facility on 3/23/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the screens in the Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 rooms to have screens with holes in them.
While at the facility unannounced on 12/27/22, for the opening inspection, the inspector observed a stove in the childcare space, behind a half wall, that was not fully secured to prevent children from accessing it.
While at the facility unannounced on 12/27/22, for the opening inspection, the owner and director could not provide the inspector with copy of the receipts for the installation of the fire safety system as is required by regulation.
“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) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $34.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $34.00 |
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 Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 17, 2023 (caregiver conduct): “On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 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 Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 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 Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLC compare with other daycares in Scranton?
It is tied for #19 of 24 centers in Scranton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLC last inspected?
Jul 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 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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