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Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County

Waverly Community House

1115 N Abington Rd, Waverly, PA 18471 · Lackawanna County
Keystone STAR 1

Waverly Community House is a certified child care center in Waverly, PA, with capacity for 134 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 28 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 28). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #50 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #50 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County
1 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 31, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation May 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Mar 31, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 13
Training & qualifications 5
Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 3
Background checks 1
Transportation 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 31, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Staff member will not be left alone with children until they are able to provide appropriate Pediatric First-Aid CPR certification. Training has already been scheduled.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection on 4/3/25, a large storage bin in the school age classroom was observed to have a crack on the side, which created a pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “The bin in question was disposed of when inspector was present and replaced with a new bin.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection on 4/3/25, staff files for staff # 1, 2, 3, and 4 were reviewed. It was discovered that more than 12 months passed between the staff evaluations for staff # 1-4. This is evidenced by staff evaluations dated 1/5/24 and 2/10/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Staff evaluations are current. I will make sure moving forward to complete all staff evaluations within the 12 month period.”
Citation Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During an allocated unannounced inspection, peeling plaster was observed on the baseboard molding along the entrance and corners in the kindergarten/school age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2024): “The director will work with maintenance staff to have baseboard molding repaired.”
Citation Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During an allocated unannounced visit on 9/30/23, a toy kitchen set in the preschool classroom with a loose handle was observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2024): “Play refrigerator door will be repaired with a new screw and securely fastened.”
Citation Mar 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/12/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement did not include the designated persons to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “The financial agreements will be revised to include designated release persons.”
Citation Mar 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/12/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for the following children did not include the work address and phone number of the parents: Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “The work address and phone number for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 will be added to the emegency contact information.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/23. At that time, nail polish remover was observed in an unlocked floor level desk drawer in the Preschool 2 room and was accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “The nail polish remover was immediately moved to an area where it is not accessible to the children.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/23. At that time, a window in the school age room was opened but was not equipped with a screen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “A screen was immediately placed in the window.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/23. At that time, an air accumulation of dust was observed in a floor level air vent in the Preschool 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “The air vent was immediately cleaned.”
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Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/23. At that time, the women's bathroom was not equipped with a handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “A handwashing sign was immediately placed in the women's bathroom.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/23. At that time, the women's bathroom was not equipped with a lidded trash can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “A lidded trash can was immediately placed in the women's bathroom.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of experience to qualify for the position in which they were hired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “Staff Person #1 will submit verification of two years' experience.”
Core safety Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, a resident of New Jersey with a date of hire 2/1/22, did not contain requests for New Jersey clearances. The file for Staff Person #2, a resident of New Jersey with a date of hire 9/16/21, did not contain requests for New Jersey clearances. The file for Staff Person #3, a resident of New York with a date of hire 2/18/22, did not contain requests for New Jersey clearances. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “The director will complete Existing Provider Orientation to ensure compliance with the CPSL when hiring new staff in the future.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the trash cans in the after school room, preschool rooms, and children's center room, used for tissues and food remains were not lidded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Provider will obtain lidded trash cans for the after school room, preschool rooms, and children's center room.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, a water cooler was observed in the preschool 2 room that was accessible to the children in care. The hot water dispenser of the water cooler was not deactivated during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Provider will deactivate the hot water dispenser so that hot water exceeding 110° F is not accessible to the children.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, exposed foam insulation was observed along the pipes in the after school room. Some of the pipes in the after school room were observed to have cracked and broken plastic pieces that was sharp to the touch. The pipes were less than two feet off the ground, along the walls, and were accessible to the children in care. The ceiling tiles in the preschool 2 room, along the wall immediately to your right upon entering the room, were observed to be water damaged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Provider will cover exposed foam and broken plastic so that it is not accessible to the children in care. Provider will paint or replace water damaged ceiling tiles.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the walls along the after school room were observed to have chipped paint with exposed plaster on the lower part of the wall that was accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Provider will repair or paint areas of the wall where exposed plaster and peeling paint is present.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the gates of the tennis courts that were in use by the children during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Provider will cut or cover exposed bolts along the fencing of the tennis courts.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Refrigeration required 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(iii)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the medication logs for medication that is currently being administered at the facility was reviewed. The medication log did not include whether the medication required refrigeration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Provider will indicate whether medication must be refrigerated on the medication logs.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Amount to administer 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(iv)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the medication logs for medication that is currently being administered at the facility was reviewed. The medication log did not include the amount of medication to be administered to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Provider will indicate the amount of medication administered to the child on the medication logs.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #3, date of hire 2/18/22, was reviewed. The file contained TB test results dated 11/11/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2022): “Staff Person #3 will receive a TB test and have results placed on file at the facility.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Manufacturer's instructions used 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the manufacturer's instructions for the cosco booster seats were not kept in the facility van.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provider will obtain manufacturer's instructions for the cosco booster seats and keep them in the facility van at all times.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill conducted within the past year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2022): “In the future, provider will document the emergency drill each year when it is conducted.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 9/16/21, was reviewed. The file contained an online only pediatric first aid and CPR course that is not one of the approved courses.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Staff Person #2 will complete approved, in-person pediatric first-aid and CPR training and will be supervised by another staff person until this training has been completed. Staff Person #2 returned home, out of the area, 5/18/22 and will not return until the Fall semester begins. Staff Person #2…”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 30 credits 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained 30 credits in the human services field, but did not contain a high school diploma. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, contained 30 credits in the human services field, but did not contain a high school diploma. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, contained 30 credits in the human services field, but did not contain a high school diploma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2022): “Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 provided copies of their high school diplomas and they were placed in the staff files. Staff Person #3 will provide a copy of their high school diploma and it will be kept on file at the facility.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the children files reviewed contained the child's date of admission to the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Provider immediately added the child's date of admission to each of the child files.”
Citation Mar 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted at the facility posted anywhere at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provider will create a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency and keep it with the emergency plan at the facility.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 134 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 30, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Waverly Community House INC
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 586-8191
State certificate # CER-00255990
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Common questions

Has Waverly Community House 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 Mar 18, 2022 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, a resident of New Jersey with a date of hire 2/1/22, did not contain requests for New Jersey…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Waverly Community House?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Waverly Community House since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Waverly Community House’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2019. 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 Waverly Community House compare with other daycares in Lackawanna County?

It is tied for #50 of 68 centers in Lackawanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Waverly Community House last inspected?

Mar 31, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Waverly Community House?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Waverly Community House 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.

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