Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC
Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Nanticoke, PA, with capacity for 75 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 5 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #17 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The inspector observed incomplete emergency contact information in each childcare space.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/7/25 the inspector observed two young toddlers in highchairs without being strapped in as is required.
While at the facility unannounced on 5/7/25 the inspector observed the toddler room garbage can to be broken rendering it unable to be hands-free.
Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a state police clearance dated for 9/30/16 that was not updated until 10/27/21, a child abuse clearance dated for 10/18/16 that was not updated until 10/27/21, and an FBI clearance dated for 10/17/16 that was not updated until 11/1/21. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months.
“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) | $51.60 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $51.60 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.60 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.80 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.40 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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 Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC 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 Aug 19, 2022 (supervision): “Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 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 Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Luzerne County?
It is tied for #17 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC last inspected?
Apr 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $51.60 for newborn, $51.60 for infant, $48.60 for young toddler, $46.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Scribbles and Giggles Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Scribbles And Giggles Daycare LLC.
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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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