Hazleton Child Development Center
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-13 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/2025 observed staff person #1's child abuse clearance is for volunteer purposes. The CPSL was revised to include that facility persons, volunteers and household members who may have resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years obtain the state(s) in which they've resided criminal history check, state sex offender registry check, and the state child abuse and neglect registry. Staff person #1 confirmed they resided in the state of New Jersey within the past 5 years. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 has not returned to the facility since the date of inspection and will not be permitted to return to work until all required New Jersey state clearances have been obtained, reviewed, and approved by administration. The Center Director has instructed the staff person to immediately complete the New Jersey criminal history check, state sex offender registry check, and the state child abuse and neglect registry check, as required under the CPSL for individuals who have resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past five years. The staff person will remain off the schedule and prohibited from working in any child-care capacity until verified clearances are on file. Once documentation is received, administration will review the clearances prior to determining eligibility for return to work. Until that time, the staff member is considered noncompliant and will not be permitted on the premises in a caregiving role. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan updates were not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the facility's emergency plans were sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency as per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.27(f). The plans were officially accepted by the agencies. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 observed the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room did not include soap and tape. Corrected on-site 8/15/2024. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap and tape were immediately added to the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room on 8/15/2024. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 observed damaged paint in the Pre-K -B and Pre-K -C rooms. Corrected on-site 8/15/2024. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Damaged paint areas were temporarily covered with duct tape on 8/15/2024 to prevent any immediate hazards. |
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| 2024-04-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-03-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/24, the operator self-reported an incident in which a table fell over onto the hands of Child #1 when he swung under it to get a ball. The table was in an area that was accessible to children while participating in gross motor play. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The table was immediately removed from the play area of the gym and then the next day----03/09/2024---from the gym itself. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 11/16/23, staff person # 2 stated that on 11/14/2023, they observed staff person # 1 forcefully grab the forearm of child # 1 to keep them from opening the classroom door. Staff person # 1 is no longer at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When staff person # 2 stated they saw staff person # 1 grab the child, staff person # 1 was immediately suspended. Her employment was subsequently terminated on 12/4/2023. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 11/16/23, staff person # 2 stated that on 11/14/2023, they observed staff person # 1 use profanity in the presence of children. Staff person # 1 is no longer at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 employment has been terminated as of 12/4/2023. |
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| 2023-09-01 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: In an appeal letter dated 8/25/23, a representative of the legal entity admitted to operating with 20 children in a room that has a measured capacity of 16 for the last 10 years. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were not aware that the rooms were not licensed for 20 children. Obviously, this was an oversite on our part as we had been notified by DHS but had somehow overlooked this notification. As soon as we received the measurements on 8/25/23, we immediately made arrangements for the assignment of children to classrooms. |
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| 2023-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the infant/toddler classroom had a reading of 50 degrees. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, the director located a spare thermometer and placed it in the refrigerator to verify the temperature was less than 45 degrees. |
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| 2022-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a child sized faux leather chair, ottoman, and sofa with torn edges in the preschool 3 room. There was a child sized faux leather sofa with torn edges in the PreK A classroom. There was a child sized faux leather mat with torn edges in the PreK B classroom. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the renewal inspection, staff taped the edge of the furniture. |
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| 2020-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Hand Sanitizer was located in an area accessible to children in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider moved the hand sanitizer to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all toxics are in a locked cabinet r an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 2 did not contain an initial health assessment received within 60 days. Child began child care on 11/27/17, the health assessment in file is dated 3/13/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File for Child # 2 contains a current health assessment. Provider will ensure that an initial health assessment is received with in 60 days following the first day of child care. |
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| 2018-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 were not reviewed and/or updated every 6-months. Fee Agreements for Children # 1 and # 2 were not updated every 6-months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Files for children # 1 , # 2 and # 3 contained updated Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreements. Provider will ensure that all files are complete and up to date. |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The changing mat located in the infant room has some small holes exposing the foam underneath Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get a new changing mat or will cover it over |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in the infant room reads 50 degrees F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Adjusted the dial and will watch it and check the temperature and re-adjust as neccessary to keep at 45 degrees or lower |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 is missing a health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. Child file #1 is missing the addresses of release persons on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent add the insurance policy number on the form for child #2. Will have parent add the addresses of the release persons and will make sure this information is completed for all children. |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 is a young toddler and has a health assessment on file that is over 6 months old Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent provide an updated health assessment and make sure health assessments are completed every six months for infants and toddlers |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is a group supervisor but does not have verification of having a degree on file Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have facility person #1 provide proof of her degree and will place in file. Will make sure qualifications are on file for new hires. |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The safety lock located on the cabinet under the sink in the Pre-K Room no longer works and that is where the container for the stored water is located Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will fix safety lock or get a new lock and maintain |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is one outlet cover missing by the desk in the Pre-K Room by the desk Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put an outlet cover over it and check it daily |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The third stall in the girls bathroom has some rust or mold on pipe behind the toilet 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will check the pipe to make sure it is not leaking and repair it so no mold or rust is present |
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