Hazleton Child Development Center
Hazleton Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Hazleton, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 10 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 10 centers in Hazleton and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/2025 observed staff person #1's child abuse clearance is for volunteer purposes. The CPSL was revised to include that facility persons, volunteers and household members who may have resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years obtain the state(s) in which they've resided criminal history check, state sex offender registry check, and the state child abuse and neglect registry. Staff person #1 confirmed they resided in the state of New Jersey within the past 5 years.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 observed the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room did not include soap and tape. Corrected on-site 8/15/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 observed damaged paint in the Pre-K -B and Pre-K -C rooms. Corrected on-site 8/15/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan updates were not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 3/8/24, the operator self-reported an incident in which a table fell over onto the hands of Child #1 when he swung under it to get a ball. The table was in an area that was accessible to children while participating in gross motor play.
During a complaint investigation on 11/16/23, staff person # 2 stated that on 11/14/2023, they observed staff person # 1 forcefully grab the forearm of child # 1 to keep them from opening the classroom door. Staff person # 1 is no longer at the facility.
During a complaint investigation on 11/16/23, staff person # 2 stated that on 11/14/2023, they observed staff person # 1 use profanity in the presence of children. Staff person # 1 is no longer at the facility.
In an appeal letter dated 8/25/23, a representative of the legal entity admitted to operating with 20 children in a room that has a measured capacity of 16 for the last 10 years.
The refrigerator in the infant/toddler classroom had a reading of 50 degrees.
There was a child sized faux leather chair, ottoman, and sofa with torn edges in the preschool 3 room. There was a child sized faux leather sofa with torn edges in the PreK A classroom. There was a child sized faux leather mat with torn edges in the PreK B classroom.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $40.00 | $34.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.00 | $34.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $34.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $31.00 |
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 Hazleton Child Development Center 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 30, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/2025 observed staff person #1's child abuse clearance is for volunteer purposes. The CPSL was revised to include that facility persons, volunteers and household members…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hazleton Child Development Center?
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 Hazleton Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 20, 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 Hazleton Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Hazleton?
It is #3 of 10 centers in Hazleton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hazleton Child Development Center last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Hazleton Child Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for infant, $40.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler, $36.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hazleton Child Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Child Development Council Of Nepa INC.
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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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