United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center
United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center is a certified child care center in Scranton, PA, with capacity for 91 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 1 violation, which was not core-safety. It came more than 12 months ago. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 24 centers in Scranton and has fewer citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During unannounced visit on 7/31, fire safety logs were reviewed. The dates of 4/25/24 to 5/31/24 indicates that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.03 | $40.03 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.50 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.50 | $30.00 |
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 United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 1 other citation, listed above.
Have there been complaints about United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 12, 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 United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center compare with other daycares in Scranton?
It is #2 of 24 centers in Scranton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center last inspected?
Feb 18, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.03 for preschool, $37.50 for young school-age, $37.50 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is United Neighborhood Centers Of Northeastern PA.
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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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