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Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church

550 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 · Lackawanna County
Keystone STAR 3

Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church is a certified child care center in Scranton, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 19). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 24 centers in Scranton and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#17 of 24 centers in Scranton
2 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 6
Records & paperwork 5
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep observed several accessible outlets in the indoor play area. During the inspection, children under 5 were using the play are.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2026): “Director will put outlet covers in all accessible outlets.”
Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep observed a plastic truck on the outdoor playground with broken edges which created sharp edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “During the inspection, the truck was discarded.”
Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep reviewed the facility's emergency plan. There was no written verification to show a copy of the plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2026): “The director will send a copy of the emergency plan to the county and local agencies.”
Citation Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed cracked plastic, which created a sharp edge, on a riding toy in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Removed cracked piece from the toy car.”
Citation Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed an uncovered trash can with soiled diapers in the young toddler classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “A new trash can was purchased and placed in the classroom. Remind staff to make sure garbage can lids are closed at all times.”
Core safety Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 60 months passed between clearance updates for staff # 1. This is evidenced by the state police clearances dated 1/13/20 and 5/20/25, child abuse clearances dated 1/9/20 and 5/20/25, FBI clearances dated 2/4/20 and 5/23/25, and the NSOR certificates dated 1/9/20 and 5/23/25. Certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verifications for staff # 2. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificates dated 5/15/20 and 5/29/25. Certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verifications for staff # 3. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificated dated 5/13/20 and 5/13/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “At the time of inspection, all clearances were valid.”
Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the emergency plan on file did not include a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “The director will update the emergency plan by adding a continuity of operations plan.”
Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed staff on the playground without a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “During the inspection, the director gave staff the first aid kit and reminded them that they must bring it outside.”
Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff # 2. This is evidenced by the health assessment forms on file dated 6/23/23 and 7/8/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “At the time of inspection, the health form for staff # 2 was valid.”
Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During a renewal inspection on 7/34/25, certification observed more than 30 day between fire alarm test logs. This is evidenced by fire alarm test logs dated 11/20/24 to 1/16/25, 1/16/25 to 2/20/25, and the last fire alarm test log was dated 6/12/25 as of the date of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “During the renewal inspection, the fire alarms were tested and sounded throughout the center. The date was documented on the test log.”
Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed the fee agreement for child # 1 to be missing the fee amount and the date in which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “The director will update the form when the parent picks up.”
Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(a)
During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the legal entity was unable to provide a valid certificate of occupancy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Church administrator will obtain a certificate of occupancy from Labor and Industry or the City of Scranton.”
Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked riding toy with a pinch point observed on the outdoor play area. There was storage bench for outdoor doors observed to have a crack on top, which also created a pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2024): “The riding toy will be discarded today. The edges of the bench will be taped over to eliminate the pinch point.”
Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in the older toddler classroom was broken and not registering at 45 degrees or below.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2024): “A new thermometer will be purchased for the older toddler refrigerator.”
Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
The hands-free lidded trash can in the older toddler classroom was broken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “A new lidded hands free trash can will be purchased for the older toddler classroom.”
Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and 2 do not have the parent's work address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “The director will have the parents provide the missing information.”
Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, 2, and 3 did not have the addresses for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “The parents will provide the missing information.”
Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The written plan for transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the childcare spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “The director will create a written plan for transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency and post it in the childcare spaces.”
Core safety Jul 5, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff was hired with a PA Department of Education FBI clearance versus the PA DHS FBI clearance as is required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2023): “Due to the ongoing staffing crisis the director had to assume a childcare position in order to ensure staffing, ratios and supervision were being met. The Pa Department of Education FBI was an oversight.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $50.00 $40.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $50.00 $40.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $48.00 $38.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $48.00 $38.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $45.00 $35.00

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 36 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Oct 31, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Infant Care At Covenant Presbyterian Church INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 348-0531
State certificate # CER-00258482
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Common questions

Has Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church 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 Jul 23, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 60 months passed between clearance updates for staff # 1. This is evidenced by the state police clearances dated 1/13/20 and 5/20/25…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Oct 31, 2025. 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 Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church compare with other daycares in Scranton?

It is #17 of 24 centers in Scranton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church last inspected?

Jul 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $48.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Infant Care At Covenant Presbyterian Church INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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