Dickson City Civic Center
Dickson City Civic Center is a certified child care center in Scranton, PA, with capacity for 138 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 24 centers in Scranton and has fewer citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During a renewal inspection staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1 was hired to be an aide at the facility. There is no high school diploma on file.
During a renewal inspection on 3/17/26, staff files were reviewed. There was one written nonfamily reference on file for staff # 1.
During a renewal inspection on 3/12/25, exposed bolts were observed on the fence and cracked and splintered wood along the side of the steps leading to the small slide on the outdoor play area There was also a cracked toy bin which created a pinch point in the Preschool classroom.
An incident report was received on 8/26/24 that stated that child # 1 fell outside and was injured when a sharp piece of fence became embedded in his hand.
“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) | $39.00 | $20.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $34.50 | $17.25 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $34.50 | $17.25 |
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 Dickson City Civic Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Dickson City Civic Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Dickson City Civic Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2019. 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 Dickson City Civic Center compare with other daycares in Scranton?
It is #8 of 24 centers in Scranton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Dickson City Civic Center last inspected?
Mar 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Dickson City Civic Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $39.00 for preschool, $34.50 for young school-age, $34.50 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Dickson City Civic Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Dickson City Recreation Authority.
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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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