Discovery Mi Preschool
Discovery Mi Preschool is a certified child care center in Scranton, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 5 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for background checks (3 of 5). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 24 centers in Scranton and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's NSOR clearance is dated for 9/29/25. This date indicates that the clearance was not obtained prior to the staff working with children. As of 2/1/25, a full and complete NSOR clearance is required to be on file prior to the staff working with children. (See code sheet for date of hire).
During renewal inspection on 10/1/24, it was observed on Child #1's emergency contact sheet that it was not signed and dated. This indicates that the emergency contact sheet was not reviewed and/or updated within the required 6-month period.
Staff persons #1 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 10/12/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed the files for staff #1, #2, and #3 and noted that all of three of these staff did not update their FBI, ChildLine, PA State Police clearances prior to the current expirations. All clearances must be kept up to date. Staff #2 also did not update their Pa Mandated Reporter training prior to the current expiration.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal on 10/21/21 the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and observed that staff #1 began the role of director on 9/2/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police clearance on file dated for 11/14/19. This staff was required to have an employment Pa State Police clearance prior to hire.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.39 | $37.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.89 | $48.89 |
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 Discovery Mi Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 21, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's NSOR clearance is dated for 9/29/25. This date indicates that the clearance was not obtained prior to the staff working with children. As of 2/1/25, a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Discovery Mi Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Discovery Mi Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Discovery Mi Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Mar 11, 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 Discovery Mi Preschool compare with other daycares in Scranton?
It is #9 of 24 centers in Scranton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Discovery Mi Preschool last inspected?
Dec 5, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Discovery Mi Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $48.39 for preschool, $58.89 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Discovery Mi Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Discovery Multiple Intelligences Preschool.
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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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