MMJJ is a certified child care center in Mount Carmel, PA, with capacity for 126 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 5 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 19 centers in Northumberland County and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained an updated PA State Police clearance (previous 2/5/18; updated 6/6/23) and an updated Child Abuse clearance (previous 2/13/18; updated 6/10/23) that were late in obtaining.
In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #2's file contained updated Mandated Reporter Training (previous 5/18/18; updated 6/7/23) that was late in obtaining.
Staff person #1 and staff person #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire: 3270.31(f)(1-9). (Staff person #1 and staff person #3 had completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification prior but not within the training date perimeters. Both staff person #1 and staff person #3 completed this training prior to 9/30/16.)
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR/3270.31(f)(10).
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within the 90 days of their hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR/3270.31(f)(10). (Staff person #4 did have verification of completion of previous First Aid and CPR in her file but it was not a PQAs approved curriculum or trainer.)
“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) | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $130.00 | $130.00 |
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 MMJJ 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 Aug 18, 2023 (background checks): “In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained an updated PA State Police clearance (previous 2/5/18; updated 6/6/23) and an updated Child Abuse clearance (previous 2/13/18; updated 6/10/23) that were…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about MMJJ?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at MMJJ since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is MMJJ’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 1, 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 MMJJ compare with other daycares in Northumberland County?
It is #10 of 19 centers in Northumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was MMJJ last inspected?
Aug 12, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does MMJJ cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $140.00 for newborn, $140.00 for infant, $135.00 for young toddler, $130.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs MMJJ?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is MMJJ 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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