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Treasure House Child Development Center-monroe

Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
1416 Monroe Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
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Capacity
66 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (570) 341-0871
1416 Monroe Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
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Active License
License Number
CER-00259391
License Issued
Oct 14, 2026
Active Through
Oct 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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TREASURE HOUSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER-MONROE is a Child Care Center in SCRANTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 66 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-07-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2026-05-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation, it was discovered that staff #1 had inappropriately handled a child by forcefully grabbing and lifting a child by the wrist. This can be seen from the facilities video footage. The facility reported the incident immediately upon being informed and terminated staff #1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity will need to create a written policy on how they will handle staff who are becoming frustrated while working alongside children. The policy must also state that if other staff are witnessing frustration, an intervention must be put in place to prevent aggressive behaviors towards children. The legal entity will need to have all staff review the new policy, sign a document stating that it has been reviewed and it shall be kept in each staff file. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be completed and reviewed by all staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child (6/17/26). NCCS will create a written policy to address employee classroom frustration. The policy will give detailed instruction on how to communicate and to request to be removed from the classroom when frustrated. A code word will be established. All staff will be trained on how to intervene when witnessing frustration.
2026-04-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 did not have an updated child service report on file.

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.)
Assistant director will make and maintain a spreadsheet to keep track of all child assessments, child service reports, age & stages, work sampling and ounce when they are due.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have the address and phone number of their physician on their emergency contact sheet. Child #2 did not have the phone number of their physician on their emergency contact sheet. Child #3 did not have the address and phone number of their physician on their emergency contact sheet. Child #4 did not have the name, address, or phone number of their physician on their emergency contact sheet. Child #1 did not have the enrolling mother's work phone number on the emergency contact sheet. Child #2 did not have both enrolling parent's work address and work phone number on the emergency contact sheet. Child #3 did not have the enrolling father's work address and did not have both enrolling parent's work phone number on the emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
Director/assistant director will review all paperwork upon enrollment. Assistant director will make and maintain a spreadsheet to keep track of all child files to make sure paperwork is up to date and completed.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact sheet. Child #3 did not have the health insurance coverage on the emergency contact sheet. Child #3 did not have both health insurance/medical assistance coverage or policy number on the emergency contact sheet. Child #2 did not have the release person's address on the emergency contact sheet.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director/assistant director will review all paperwork upon enrollment. Assistant director will make and maintain a spreadsheet to keep track of all child files to make sure paperwork is up to date and completed.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's emergency contact information had not been updated in a 6-month period. Current date is 11/6/23. Child #4's emergency contact information and financial agreement had not been updated in a 6-month period. Current date for both is 12/29/23.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director/assistant director will review all paperwork upon enrollment. Assistant director will make and maintain a spreadsheet to keep track of all child files to make sure paperwork is up to date and completed.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Age and Training/Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training/Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During staff file reviews, it was observed that staff #1 did not complete Pediatric CPR training within the 2-year requirement. The CPR training is dated for 2/26/22 and was not renewed until 4/23/24. During file review, it was observed that staff #1 and #2 did not have any proof of completing annual fire safety training on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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.)
Director/ assistant director in conjunction with administrative office will assure all staff complete first aid/cpr training within the two-year requirement and fire safety training with the one-year requirement. All training lists and certificates will be placed in staff files upon completion.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/28/2015 and was renewed on 12/11/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director/ assistant director in conjunction with administrative office will assure all staff complete mandated reporter within the 60-day requirement. All training lists and certificates will be placed in staff files upon completion.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Young Toddler room that the first aid kit did not have soap in it. It was observed in the Pre-K room that the first aid kit did not have tweezers. It was observed in the Older Toddler room that the first aid kit did not have soap and tweezers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Assistant director will review first aid kids on the first of each month. Staff will review kits weekly and request and replace supplies as needed. Reviewers will initial and update each time they go through the kits.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 10/27/23, 11/27/23, 1/26/24, 2/26/24, 3/26/24, 4/26/24, 5/24/24, 6/24/24.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will put recurring monthly reminder in calendar every 29 days. We will pull the alarm in accordance with the DHS regulations.
2023-07-27 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #3 had a health assessment dated 12/5/19 and did not obtain another until 7/11/22. Staff #4 had a health assessment dated 7/2/21 and did not obtain another until 8/4/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All employees will be given one month notification of upcoming medical due; Center Director will complete Spreadsheet with 30 days' notice due.
2023-07-27 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: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #2 did not have any proof of having annual fire safety on file at the facility.

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.)
Center Director in conjunction with the administrative office will assure all employees have a photocopy of annual fire safety in their files, not just on the PD Register.
2023-07-27 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff person #4 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 8/25/23.

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.)
Staff # 4 will have training completed by 8/25/23.
2022-07-27 Renewal 3270.133(3)/3270.133(7) - Name on bottle/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)/3270.133(7)

Description: Name on bottle/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/27/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector found a bottle of Homeopathic Mucus removal for children in the toddler room cabinet. This medication had no name on it nor a medication log for administration.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Homeopathic Mucus was removed immediately and thrown in the garbage in the office. It was believed to have belonged to an employee who resigned. Director will review importance to all staff regarding this regulation and inspect all closet space.
2022-07-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/27/22 for the renewal inspection the director could not provide documented proof of having conducted an annual emergency drill.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director completed an annual emergency drill in June of 2022 but did not document this as the director was unaware that this was required. The director completed a annual emergency drill on 8/8/22 and documented this in the log. Director will complete annual emergence drill and complete a separate log that will be posted near 30 day fire drill log.
2022-07-27 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/27/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the director had proof of having conducted the required every 30 days manual testing of the fire alarm system. The fire drill/detection log noted 3/22/22, 4/25/22, and then 6/22/22. The facility was missing the May and July 30 day testing.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 7/27/22 the director immediately corrected this issue and completed several manual pulls of the fire alarm system. The Director will now have fire drills every 29 days.
2022-05-11 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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