Day Nursery Association Day Care - Scranton PA Child Care Center

332 JEFFERSON AVE , SCRANTON PA 18510
(570) 342-9397

About the Provider

Description: Day Nursery Association is a non-profit organization that was begun in 1909 by the College Club of Scranton, a group of women committed to providing quality care to the children of working mothers. Though much has changed at the Day Nursery, our basic goal has never wavered. Our commitment to providing quality care forms the cornerstone of everything we do here at Day Nursery.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174607
  • Capacity: 94
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Scranton
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-29 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff files for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #1 and #2 and found that staff #1 had a first day of working in childcare as 5/29/19 and was hired with a PA Department of Education versus a DHS FBI as is required. Staff #2 also had a first date of working in child care as 6/22/15 and was hired with a PA Department of Education versus a DHS FBI as is required.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Day Nursery Association will ensure all newly hired staff obtain a DHS FIB clearance.
2019-04-30 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 4/30/19 the inspector observed a container of Lysol and several lemons sharing the same shelve space in the kitchen area of the facility.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toxic materials will be stored in an original labeled container or a container that specifies the content and will be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces to be compliance with Chapter 327066(b).
2019-04-30 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 4/30/19 the inspector observed the second floor window, at the landing on the second floor, to be missing any modification preventing it from opening past 6 inches or fewer.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The second floor window will have a modification (clips) that prevent it from opening past 6 inches to adapt the opening in compliance with Chapter 3270.72(d).
2019-04-30 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 4/30/19 the inspector observed several first aid kits in the classrooms that were within reach of children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All first aid kits in the classrooms will be kept out of reach of all students in compliance with Chapter 3270.75(b)
2019-04-30 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 4/30/19 the inspector observed the outdoor play space and noted that the bilco doors and blue exterior metal stairs within the outdoor play space were rusted and in need of repair.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bilco doors and exterior metal blue stairs will be painted as to be free from any visible hazards and will be kept in good in complaince with Chapter 3270.76.
2018-03-16 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/16/18 while at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a Diaper Genie in the Early Head Start Classroom versus a hands free lidded garbage can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A hands free garbage can replaced the non-hands free garbage can in the classroom. In the future, all garbage cans will be hands free.
2017-04-11 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a half door between the toddler and infant area that was locked with a hook and eye latch.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The latch was unlocked today and will be removed.

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