Firetree Place
600 Campbell St, Williamsport, PA 17701 · Lycoming County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
1 complaint investigation found violations
Keystone STAR 1
Firetree Place is a certified child care center in Williamsport, PA, with capacity for 147 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 35 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 35). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 19 centers in Williamsport and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#14 of 19 centers in Williamsport
6
Core-safety citations
29
Other citations
9
Inspections
1
Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 8, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
14
Health & medication
5
Building & playground safety
5
Background checks
4
Training & qualifications
3
Transportation
2
Supervision
2
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection, the NSOR certificate for Staff #4 had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL. The file for Staff #6, a group supervisor, contained volunteer state police and child abuse clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2026): “For Staff #4 and #6, we will make sure to be more diligent and make sure documents are correct and on time.”
Citation
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the inspection, the health assessment for Staff #10 was received two months after the first day working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “This was corrected in June Employee is no longer employed at Firetree Place.”
Citation
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the inspection, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “This was corrected in June when notified that it was missing. Sent letter to Chief Inspector (SY).”
Citation
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Health Assessment Requirements/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)/3270.192(3)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #6 contained a letter that was not an acceptable health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “This was remedied in June. Employee had a health assessment on time, but we reordered it on proper form when brought to our attention.”
Citation
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the inspection, the file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 contained an emergency contact form, developed by the operator, that did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Had all families update forms with correct information.”
Citation
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the inspection, the emergency contact information did not include the release person's address for Child #3, #6 and #10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2026): “Made sure all families added their addresses to the form it was missing from.”
Citation
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the inspection, the emergency contact information and the financial agreement were not updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Had all families update payment agreements.”
Citation
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the inspection, the file contained none or only one written, nonfamily reference for Staff #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Make sure all staff have proper letters of references in their files and are signed going forward or sent directly to us from person writing letter.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Records for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #6 were observed to have current clearances, but obtained after the prior clearances had expired. (Staff #1 - SP 12/10/19-1/27/25, CA - 1/30/20, 2/2/25, NSOR - 11/6/19, 1/16/25), (Staff #2 -SP - 10/7/19, 1/15/25, CA- 10/16/19, 1/23/25, FBI - 10/16/19, 1/22/25), (Staff #3 - NSOR - 11/6/19, 1/16/25) (Staff #4 - SP - 7/1/19, 1/15/25, CA - 7/9/19, 1/23/25), (Staff #6 - CA - 3/5/20, 4/15/25, NSOR - 11/6/19, 1/16/25) All corrected at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Provider obtained the necessary clearances.”
Citation
Jun 10, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
File for Staff #5 was observed to contain no evidence of education or experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Receive copy of employee's high school diploma and confirmed experience.”
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Citation
Jun 10, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Record for Staff #5 was observed to be lacking an initial health assessment but had the TB test dated 5/5/2025. DOH: 5/3/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2025): “Received a copy of the staffs health assessment.”
Citation
Jun 4, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Record for Staff #5 contained a health assessment dated 04/10/2024 at time of hire but contained no evidence of a TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “Staff #5 obtained updated TB test.”
Citation
Jun 4, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Record for Staff #3 reflected a date of hire as 04/15/2024, with no health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “Staff #3 submitted the completed health assessment.”
Citation
Jun 4, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Record for staff member #4 was observed to contain only one letter of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “Staff #4 obtained a second letter of reference. Reference was verified.”
Citation
Jun 4, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Record for #2 reflected a hire date of 08/28/2023, but no record of any First Aid or CPR verification until 02/16/2024. Corrected at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Provider obtained the required training.”
Citation
Jun 4, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Record for Staff #1 reflected only 5 hours of annual training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Staff #1 will complete 7 hours of training.”
Citation
Aug 16, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
Staff files were reviewed, Staff #1 had and initial health assessment an TB test ore that 12 months old on date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Staff #1 has scheduled a physical and TB test with her doctors office so that is up to date for her file.”
Citation
Aug 16, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)
Children's files were reviewed, child #1 did not have an initial health assessment or immunizations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Child #1 is no longer present in our program. Future health assessments will be obtained in a timely fashion.”
Citation
Aug 16, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Children's files were reviewed, children #1 and #2 did not have signed parental agreements on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Create a parental agreement for the two families an have the parent sign and date it.”
Citation
Aug 16, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff files were reviewed, Staff #1 and #2 did not have 2 non-written family references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Staff #1 and #2 provided 2 non-written family references to be placed on file.”
Citation
Jul 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
Facility did not have a paper copy of the children's emergency contacts on the field trip with them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Print out the missing forms containing the children's emergency contact information and have the parents/guardians sign and date the bottom of the form.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of facility person #1, hired4/17/23 does not contain completed NSOR clearance required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Facility person #1 was removed from a child care position on 6/13/23.”
Citation
Jun 13, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
Observed embedded outdoor equipment not to be installed over the required amount of loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Firetree Place is looking into affordable options to meet the recommendations of the USCPSC regading the loose-fill covering. The area will not be used.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 1/18/23 at approximately 3:20 PM during pick-up from school child #1 got out of line unnoticed by staff #1 and #2. The facility bus returned to the facility without the child. Child #1 walked away from the staff and walked to a hospital approximately 1 mile from the school. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 40 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2023): “Counts for all children in before school care and after-school care are kept using approved staff -child monitoring sheets every day. At the end of the week the sheets are then submitted to our supervisor.”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 1/18/23 at approximately 3:20 PM during pick-up from school child #1 got out of line unnoticed by staff #1 and #2. The facility bus returned to the facility without the child. Child #1 walked away from the staff and walked to a hospital approximately 1 mile from the school. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 40 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Each staff member has discussed and been given a list of children they are assigned to for each zone. The list included who they are assigned to in the facility as well as outside of the facility. Specifically during transportation.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
Facility did not have an first aid kit in every room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Add a first aid kit to all child care spaces in the facility.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a child size stove in the main area to be in disrepair with the stove hinge broken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Have maintenance repair the stove so it stops when opened and doesn't touch the ground.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
Observed a desk chair to be in disrepair with the foam interior exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Dispose of desk chair.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Transportation
Written parental consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.172(a)
The facility did not have signed parental consent to transport in the vehicle used to transport the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Have all parents/guardians sign the bottom of the form for transportation.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
Observed the emergency contact form for children #1 through #5 not to be signed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Have all parents/guardians sign the bottom of the form.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
The facility did not emergency contact forms for the children in the child care spaces where they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Add emergency forms to rooms children are receiving care.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of facility person # 1, hired 11/17/21, does not contain completed FBI fingerprint information required under the CPSL and does not contain a copy of a request for a request for FBI fingerprint clearance. Facility does not have a provisional hire waiver.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “Person #1 will have obtained FBI fingerprint information prior to returning to work. Person #1 is not currently working in the child care setting.”
Citation
Dec 16, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The facility could not provide proof of the date of purchase of interconnected fire detection device or system
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2022): “Please see attached letter with explanation. Attestation statement submitted.”
Citation
Dec 16, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The facility did not have an emergency plan regarding an emergency with an individual child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2022): “An emergency plan will be created.”
Citation
Dec 16, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff files were reviewed, staff person #1 did not have written non-family references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “Person #1 will not work in the child care setting until they have obtained 2 references from non-family members.”
“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
Violation found
Jan 19, 2023
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
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) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.00 | $28.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.00 | $28.00 |
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
Capacity
147 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Sep 18, 2027
Operator
Firetree Place
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(570) 360-9946
State certificate #
CER-00261339
Common questions
Has Firetree Place had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Jun 8, 2026 (background checks): “During the inspection, the NSOR certificate for Staff #4 had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL. The file for Staff #6, a group supervisor, contained volunteer state police and child abuse…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Firetree Place?
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 Firetree Place’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 6, 2023. 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 Firetree Place compare with other daycares in Williamsport?
It is #14 of 19 centers in Williamsport by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Firetree Place last inspected?
Jun 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Firetree Place cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $43.00 for preschool, $37.00 for young school-age, $37.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Firetree Place?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Firetree Place.
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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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