Keystone College Childrens Center
Keystone College Childrens Center is a certified child care center in La Plume, PA, with capacity for 106 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 10 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 10). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #17 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During a renewal inspection on 5/6/26, certification rep observed an area of the floor near the windows to be cracked in the green room. Certification rep observed cracked siding that created sharp edges near the bottom of the storage shed located in the outdoor play area.
Staff persons # 1 and 2 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid
During a renewal inspection on 5/14/25, certification rep observed potting soil labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the floor in front of the cubbies in the red classroom.
During a renewal inspection on 5/14/25, certification rep observed more than 12 months between staff evaluations on file for staff # 1, 2, and 3. This is evidenced by staff evaluations dated 2/1/24 and 4/14/25 for staff # 1,2, and 3.
There was a water stained ceiling tile in the orange classroom.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not include documentation of experience to qualify them for their intended position.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/23. At that time, the emergency contact information in the child care spaces did not include all required information on the emergency contact forms, such as written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.
A renewal inspection was completed 5/31/22. At that time, none of the staff files contained signed disclosure statements as required under the CPSL.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/31/22. At that time, it was observed that there was no handwashing signs in the middle and back bathrooms of the Orange Room.
A renewal inspection was completed 5/31/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the metal fencing leading to the playground.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $49.65 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.67 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.67 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.95 | $36.95 |
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 Keystone College Childrens Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 May 31, 2022 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was completed 5/31/22. At that time, none of the staff files contained signed disclosure statements as required under the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Keystone College Childrens Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Keystone College Childrens Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Keystone College Childrens Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Aug 26, 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 Keystone College Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?
It is tied for #17 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Keystone College Childrens Center last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Keystone College Childrens Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.65 for infant, $46.67 for young toddler, $46.67 for older toddler, $36.95 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Keystone College Childrens Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Keystone College.
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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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