Tunkhannock Child Development Center
Tunkhannock Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Tunkhannock, PA, with capacity for 116 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 19 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 19). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 3 centers in Wyoming County and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. The facility's communications letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan did not include the lock down procedures or the special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. Classroom #4 did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines or a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed in the classroom.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. In the older infant classroom, cert rep observed a staff person changing an infant's diaper. The staff person did not wash their hands when finished.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. In the infant classroom refrigerator, Cert Rep observed 3 baby bottles that were not labeled with the children's names.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. Staff person #1 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file dated 1/6/24 and the updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 2/4/26.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. The parent handbook did not contain a general daily schedule or hours of operation.
On 10/30/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. It was determined through staff interviews and staff person #1 admitting that on 10/27/25, they shouted and screamed in child #1's face.
On 10/30/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. (see LIS code sheet).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. In the girl's bathroom A&D ointment, that is labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed to be accessible to children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. In classroom 2, cert rep observed two large, ripped holes in the window screens.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. In the outdoor playground, Cert rep observed an embedded, blue balance beam that had chipping paint and it did not have loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. In classroom 6, cert rep observed plastic gloves on the changing table. The plastic gloves were accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. The facility did not have pick up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. Cert rep observed classroom 5 to be over capacity and this was not indicated on the facility's schedule of daily activities for a 30-minute special activity. Classroom 5 had 20 preschool children and the capacity of the classroom is 17 children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The last emergency drill on record is dated 5/12/22.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. Child(ren) #1-7's fee agreement did not contain a release person.
File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File contained FBI clearances dated 2/27/18 and 5/8/23.
A spray bottle containing cleaning solution was located on top of the garbage can in the girl's bathroom, in reach of children.
Hand sanitizer was observed in the boy's bathroom in reach of children.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $40.00 | $34.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.00 | $34.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $34.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $31.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $21.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $21.00 |
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 Tunkhannock Child Development Center 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 Oct 30, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “On 10/30/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. It was determined through staff interviews and staff person #1 admitting that on 10/27/25, they shouted and screamed in child #1's face.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tunkhannock Child Development Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tunkhannock Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 1, 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 Tunkhannock Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Wyoming County?
It is #2 of 3 centers in Wyoming County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tunkhannock Child Development Center last inspected?
Apr 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tunkhannock Child Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for infant, $40.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler, $36.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tunkhannock Child Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Child Development Council Of Nepa 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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