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Daydreamers Child Care

Clarks Summit, PA · Lackawanna County
1814 Newton Ransom Blvd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
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Quick Facts

Capacity
110 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Russian, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 585-1258
1814 Newton Ransom Blvd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247164
License Issued
Feb 26, 2026
Active Through
Feb 26, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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About the Provider

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Daydream is a family owned and opertaed learning center

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced inspection, new staff files were reviewed. There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for staff # 1.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A second nonfamily reference was obtained and placed in employee file.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/5/25, certification rep observed cracked tiles in the bathroom located next to the older toddler classroom.

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.)
During the renewal inspection, the operator taped over the cracked tiles.
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) had a Child abuse clearance dated 10/29/24. The previous clearance on file for staff # 1 was a volunteer clearance dated 9/22/20 and not valid for staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
While reviewing files prior to inspection, director discovered that the child abuse clearance for staff # 1 was not valid. Staff was removed from childcare on10/23/24 and new clearance was requested.
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/6/24, certification rep observed peeling molding behind two toilets in the girls bathroom. Certification rep also observed peeling molding behind the sinks in the boys bathroom.

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.)
Director will reach out to the building maintenance department to have the molding repaired.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 11/1/23. A review of the staff files found that staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, all staff will complete the required preservice trainings within 90 days of their date of hire.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/16/22. At that time, the mulch under the swings measured a depth of 6 inches. The mulch under the double slide measured a depth of 6 inches. Nine inches of mulch is required under embedded equipment.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will rake and replenish mulch to ensure that there is nine inches of mulch under the swings and the double slide.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/16/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed in the loft above the bookshelf.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately covered peeling paint until it can be repainted.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, plastic bags were observed in unlocked cabinets at floor level in the young toddler room.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will place child locks on the cabinets in the young toddler room.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.175(c)

Description: Manufacturer's instructions used

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the manufacturers' instructions for the booster seats used by the children were not present in the van.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will place manufacturers' instructions for the booster seats in the vans.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the file for Staff Person #3 only contained one written letter of reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain second written letter of reference for Staff Person #3 and keep on file at the facility.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 12/9/2020, was reviewed. The file contained a child abuse clearance for employment dated 6/4/15, which was expired at the time of hire for Staff Person #1. The file also contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 2/7/2020. The provisional hire period for Staff Person #1 ended on 1/23/21.

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. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate effective 9/30/2019, requiring anyone hired after 9/30/19 to have the NSOR verification certificate to work in child care. The CPSL revision also includes the removal of the provisional hire period as of 12/31/2019. Effective December 31, 2019, the 90-day provisional hire period was obsolete and has been replaced by a 45-day provisional hire period. The new 45-day provisional hire period is only permitted once the certified child care facility applies for a provisional hire waiver and it is granted by OCDEL. Facility received provisional hire waiver 1/30/2020. Staff Person #1 may not work at the facility until a completed Child Abuse Clearance is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will not return to work until a Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file at the facility.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, 12 credits in the human services field, but did not contain verification of two years experience. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of two years experience. The file for Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of two years experience.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will verify and document two years experience for Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4. The verification of experience will be kept in the staffs' files.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the door to stage in the gym was not equipped with a lock. The toddler children had access to the cleaning supplies located on the janitor's cart just inside the door.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reminded maintenance staff to be more vigilant of where they leave their cleaning supplies. A lock will be placed on the stage doors in the gym.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, approximately a dozen dead flies were observed on the window seat of the learning cube.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will clean window seat.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, peeling paint was observed next to the couch in the school age room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will repaint area where paint is peeling in the school age room.

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