Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor
Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor is a certified child care center in Taylor, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #27 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During a renewal inspection on 1/5/26, certification rep observed that staff # 1, 2, and 3 did not receive their annual training on the emergency plan. Staff signatures indicated the emergency plan was reviewed on 9/10/2024 and then 10/14/25.
During a renewal inspection on 1/5/26, the file for child # 1 did not have the date of admission.
During a renewal inspection on 1/13/25, there was no written notification of safe routes posted at the facility.
During an allocated unannounced visit on 7/9/24, television cords were observed hanging in an area that could be reached by the children causing a risk to pulling the television down.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/12/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The FBI Clearances on file were dated 10/22/18 and 11/4/23, which is more than 60 months between updates.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/12/24. At that time, peeling paint was observed in many places on the jungle gym on the playground.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/12/24. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #1 had not been updated since 2/8/23.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/20/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The date of the most recent flu vaccine on the immunization record for Child #1 was 1/22/21. The immunization record for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not contain documentation of any flu vaccine having been administered. None of the files included letters of exemption from the flu vaccine.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/20/23. At that time, the testing log for the fire detection system showed that the system had not been tested every 30 days. The most recent testing dates were 12/1/22 and 1/13/23.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/20/23. At that time, instructions on how to contact the Regional Office were not posted at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fence. An acceptable plan of correction was provided with a correction date of 2/25/22. A verification inspection was conducted on 3/4/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fence.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fence.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The thirty day testing log showed that the fire detection system had not been conducted every 30 days twice in the past year.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The emergency contact information did not contain health insurance coverage information and policy number.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $47.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $36.00 |
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 Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor 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 Jan 12, 2024 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/12/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The FBI Clearances on file were dated 10/22/18 and 11/4/23, which is more than 60 months between updates.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 23, 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 Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?
It is tied for #27 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor last inspected?
Jan 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler, $43.00 for preschool, $40.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Treasure House Child Development Centers-Taylor?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Northeastern Child Care Services.
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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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