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Little Miracles Child Care Center

1090 N Church St, Hazle Township, PA 18202 · Luzerne County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Little Miracles Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Hazle Township, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 7 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (2 of 7). All 7 came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 9 centers in Hazle Township and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#4 of 9 centers in Hazle Township
3 Core-safety citations
4 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
7 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Nov 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 1
Supervision 1
Staff ratios 1
Background checks 1
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(2)
During the Renewal Inspection on 9/17/2026, the health assessment on file for Staff #2 dated 5/18/2026 did not include the individual's professional title to verify the report was written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The health assessment also did not include verification of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 8, 2026): “Have staff #2 take the health report form back to the physician's office to obtain their professional title and signature as well as obtain verification that the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method was conducted.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person #1 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training before the expiration of their previous certification that expired on 8/31/2026. However, the training completed on 8/15/2026 was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 13, 2026): “Staff person #1 will complete the pediatric first aid and CPR training through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System with a PQAS approved instructor. Staff person #1 will be supervised by a qualified staff person that has completed all preservice trainings until they complete pediatric first aid…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Nov 4, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During an unannounced inspection on 11/4/2025, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 did not have verification on file that they have completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated reporter training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Staff Person #1 will be asked to complete Mandated reporter training as soon as possible and will be under director supervision until completed.”
Core safety Nov 4, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
Upon arrival to an unannounced inspection on 11/4/2025 at 10:10 AM, Rep. observed Staff #1 working alone with a group of 3 children. Staff person #1 was the only staff person or facility person present at the facility upon arrival. Staff #2 returned to the facility at 10:30 AM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Will make sure there are always 2 staff people during childcare hours when two or more children are in care.”
Core safety Nov 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During an unannounced inspection on 11/4/2025, Staff #1 did not have the completed disclosure statement on file. See LIS code sheet. Staff #1 completed the disclosure statement during the inspection on 11/4/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Will have Staff #1 to complete the disclosure statement.”
Citation Nov 4, 2025 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)
On 11/4/2025, Staff #1 did not have a health assessment completed within the previous 12 months with a tuberculosis screening on file that is required at initial employment. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Will require Staff #1 to get her health assessment & tuberculosis screening completed as soon as possible and will not be able to provide childcare service until they do so.”
Citation Nov 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
On 11/4/2025, Staff #1 did not have proof of education on file. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Will send Staff #1's high school diploma to get translated and evaluated at Globe Language Services.”

“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) $55.00 $50.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $55.00 $50.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.00 $45.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $45.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $45.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $45.00

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 34 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 18, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 5, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Little Miracles Child Care Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–11:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 866-6146
State certificate # CER-00249277
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Common questions

Has Little Miracles Child Care 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 Nov 4, 2025 (supervision): “During an unannounced inspection on 11/4/2025, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 did not have verification on file that they have completed the following pre-service…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Miracles Child Care Center?

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

What is Little Miracles Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 5, 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 Little Miracles Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Hazle Township?

It is #4 of 9 centers in Hazle Township 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 Little Miracles Child Care Center last inspected?

Sep 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Little Miracles Child Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Little Miracles Child Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Miracles Child Care Center LLC.

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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