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Jewish Community Center Daycare

Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
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Quick Facts

Capacity
108 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 346-6595
601 Jefferson Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250259
License Issued
Mar 5, 2026
Active Through
Mar 5, 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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The Caring Place Day Care is a state-of-the-art, secure day care facility, located at the JCC of Scranton, just blocks away from the University of Scranton, Mercy Hospital, Lackawanna College and Commonwealth Medical College.

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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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/8/25, the emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not include the parent's work address and phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will get the work address and telephone number from the parent and update the emergency contact form.
2025-12-08 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. The pediatric CPR/First Aid training certificate on file for staff # 1 is dated 10/3/25.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pediatric CPR/First Aid training for staff # 1 was current at the time of inspection.
2025-12-08 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/8/25, certification rep observed an open trash can used for food waste in the preschool classroom.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will purchase a new trash can to replace the one in the preschool classroom.
2025-12-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/8/25, certification rep observed water-stained ceiling tiles in the pre k 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.)
Director will speak to building maintenance to have the ceiling tiles replaced.
2025-02-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/10/24, rep observed a crack in a clear bin used to store toys in the young toddler classroom and a wooden puzzle toy with a splintered edge in the older toddler 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the clear bin and wooden toy were removed.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/10/24, certification rep observed plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet in the young toddler classroom.

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.)
The plastic bags were removed from the cabinet.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements on file for children # 1-5 have no "services provided."

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will complete the "services provided" section on the financial agreements for all chidlren.
2024-12-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: More than 12 months passed between fire safety trainings for staff person # 1 as evidenced by the training certificates dated 9/8/23 and 11/15/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire safety training for staff # 1 was valid at the time of the inspection.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/23 the inspector observed peeling paint in the toddler room, on the rear right-side wall, accessible to children.

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.)
The director will place a covering over this area immediately. A work order will be placed to repaint this room and other rooms as needed.
2022-12-14 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection on 12/14/22 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and noted that there was no proof of having an Influenza immunization on file for 2021.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get proof of child's influenza vaccination, or have parents provide a note stating the child isn't receiving the vaccine.
2022-12-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection on 12/14/22 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that staff #1 last had a health assessment on 11/20/20. Staff #3 has a health assessment and TB screening on file that are both after their first day of working in childcare.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has scheduled appointment for her updated health assessment on 2/23/23. This was the first available appointment she was able to schedule. Should staff #1 not attend this appointment, her employment will be suspended until it is completed.
2022-12-14 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection on 12/14/22 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the staff was hired with a volunteer Child Abuse clearance versus the required employment Child Abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will apply and receive proper clearance before employee is allowed to work. Provider applied for clearance on 12/14/2022 and received the proper clearance on 12/15/2022.
2021-12-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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