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ABC Day Care and Preschool

1505 Route 209 Sw-101 102 103-104-105-106, Brodheadsville, PA 183224.4· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days

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About ABC Day Care and Preschool

ABC Day Care and Preschool is a child care center in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: as young as 4 weeks, up to age 12
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
155 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: As young as 4 weeks, up to age 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care
StaffCPR/first aid certified teachers and caretakers; certified teachers in early childhood education
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% discount for multiple children under full-time care
Licensed capacity155 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

ABC Day Care and Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for ABC Day Care and Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
155 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255768
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 was not updated every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment date of 3/24/26 and the previous health assessment date of 10/2/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

  2. Dec 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “At the time of the inspection, a portable space heater was observed in the office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

  3. Aug 18, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b)/3270.71 110º F or less/Heat Source

      “On 8/13/25, Child #1 removed a cup of Ramen noodles from the microwave, which spilled on the child's stomach, scalding the child and causing immediate blistering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 8/13/25, Child #1 removed a cup of Ramen noodles from the microwave, which spilled on the child's stomach, scalding the child and causing immediate blistering. At this time, Staff #1 and #2 were assigned to this classroom and a group of 21 school-age children. Staff #1 acknowledged that Staff #2 had left the classroom to put towels in the dryer, leaving Staff #1 alone with 21 children. Staff #1 was dealing with an incident with another child at the time the child was scalded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Staff Person #1 acknowledged that they were alone in the classroom with 21 school-aged children when an incident occurred on 8/13/25 to Child #1. This number and age of children requires there to be two staff persons present at all times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

  4. Aug 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of the inspection, the outdoor climber on the preschool playground had a plastic slide was cracked in numerous places by the bolts that secured it to the climber. This created rough edges and was a hazard to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “At the time of the inspection, pieces of wooden mulch, which came from the preschool playground and measured less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed on the toddler playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “At the time of the inspection, a cheese sandwich was observed in a lunch box that was hanging on a hook in the school age room. This is required to be refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

  5. Mar 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 has completed the Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification (6 hours) training requirement within 90 days of hire; however, it was dated 8/24/18. This training date is outside of the approved dates of 9/30/2016 - 6/30/2018 for taking this training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.241(a) Requirements specific to school-age programs

      “At the time of the inspection at 9:15am, child #1, a school aged child was observed sleeping in a corner of the room in the infant room. Child #1 was required to be in school at this time. Staff person #3, child #1's mother, acknowledged that her child should have been in school, but she was missing it due to her not sleeping the night before.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

  6. Aug 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “The current health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 1/30/24 with a previous health assessment date of 11/18/21. This reflects a period of time of more than the 24-month requirement for updating health assessments. Staff person #3 did not have a health assessment completed at initial employment. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 10/5/22 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The health assessment on file for child #1, a preschool child, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment

      “A Fisher Price Infant to Toddler Rocker was observed in the Infant room. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission deemed this hazardous in June 2022 and may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection, staff person #4 did not have the receipt of submission for fingerprinting for the FBI clearance or the completed FBI clearance on file at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #5 had a PA State Police clearance of volunteer status and not employment. The FBI clearance on file dated 1/12/22 was of PDE status and is not able to be used for childcare purposes. There was no request for or a completed DHS approved FBI clearance and staff person #5 has been employed for more than 45 days. Staff person #6 had a Child Abuse clearance of volunteer status and not employment and has been employed for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #6 and staff person #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training requirements”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During the inspection on 8/23/24, in the Toddler room, due to the changing table pad being taped where it was previously torn, it is unable to be properly cleaned by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

  7. Aug 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “STAFF #1 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR by a PQAS-approved trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2023

  8. Aug 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on 8/17/22 cert rep observed damaged paint in the dramatic play area in the PS room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During renewal inspection on 8/17/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 1 completed the Health & Safety training on 9/27/2016. This training is not acceptable for meeting the requirement of completing Health & Safety training because it was completed prior to 9/30/2016.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022

  9. Apr 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During unannounced monitoring on 4/25/22 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1 health assessment was dated 8/25/20 which was more than 12 months prior to start date at facility. TB results were within 12months of start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about ABC Day Care and Preschool

Is ABC Day Care and Preschool licensed?

Yes. ABC Day Care and Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was ABC Day Care and Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC Day Care and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can ABC Day Care and Preschool care for?

155, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does ABC Day Care and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ABC Day Care and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC Day Care and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 402-1912 to ask.

What is ABC Day Care and Preschool's phone number?

(570) 402-1912.

Where is ABC Day Care and Preschool?

1505 Route 209 Sw-101 102 103-104-105-106, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. The nearest other daycare we list is Clifford's Classroom, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).