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Bangor Pre-School
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bangor Pre-School
Bangor Pre-School is a child care center in Bangor, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 90 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Bangor Pre-School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250381
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 13 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Background checks 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“At the time of the inspection, through staff interviews it was determined that staff person #1 would make derogatory remarks to child #2 regarding the child's family and uses explicit language such as the words sh*t and a**hole in front of and to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was determined through staff interviews that during an incident on 7/27/26, Staff Person #1 forcefully grabbed a binkie out of Child #1's mouth. The child became fearful, started crying and clinging onto the legs of Staff Person #2. Staff Person #1 then forcefully grabbed Child #1 by the upper arm and removed the child from Staff Person #2. It was also determined that on another occasion, Staff Person #1 picked up the cot of Child #2 while the child was on it, flipped it over and dumped the child off the cot for not putting their shoes on. During an onsite inspection on 8/5/26, the certification representative observed Staff Person #1 grabbing Child #2, who was holding onto the back of a chair, by the wrist and pull him to where other children were seated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2026
Aug 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“At the time of the inspection, through staff interviews it was determined that staff person #1 would make derogatory remarks to child #2 regarding the child's family and uses explicit language such as the words sh*t and a**hole in front of and to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was determined through staff interviews that during an incident on 7/27/26, Staff Person #1 forcefully grabbed a binkie out of Child #1's mouth. The child became fearful, started crying and clinging onto the legs of Staff Person #2. Staff Person #1 then forcefully grabbed Child #1 by the upper arm and removed the child from Staff Person #2. It was also determined that on another occasion, Staff Person #1 picked up the cot of Child #2 while the child was on it, flipped it over and dumped the child off the cot for not putting their shoes on. During an onsite inspection on 8/5/26, the certification representative observed Staff Person #1 grabbing Child #2, who was holding onto the back of a chair, by the wrist and pull him to where other children were seated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2026
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.182(7) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the inspection on 5/27/26, the operator acknowledged that when child #3 received emergency room treatment on 4/30/26, they were not aware they needed to notify the regional office and therefore did not report the incident as required. The record for Child #3, or the facility accident file did not contain a copy of the incident report provided to the parent on the day of the injury. The facility indicated that they gave the report to the parent, but was not copied prior to giving it to the parent. This incident report has since been discarded by the parent, as acknowledged by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“At the time of the inspection at 9:11am, child #1 and child #2 were observed laying on the floor in the infant room with their heads propped up by pillows. Staff person #1 was feeding child #1 and #2's bottles simultaneously while the children were laying down. The age of these children requires them to be held while being fed a bottle (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as specified on the emergency contact form”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file or proof of fingerprinting completed prior to working with children. Staff person #2 was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, a crack was observed in the plastic seat of the wooden preschool playground equipment. When pressure was added to the crack, it would separate posing a pinch point for children sitting on the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
May 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.182(7) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the inspection on 5/27/26, the operator acknowledged that when child #3 received emergency room treatment on 4/30/26, they were not aware they needed to notify the regional office and therefore did not report the incident as required. The record for Child #3, or the facility accident file did not contain a copy of the incident report provided to the parent on the day of the injury. The facility indicated that they gave the report to the parent, but was not copied prior to giving it to the parent. This incident report has since been discarded by the parent, as acknowledged by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“At the time of the inspection at 9:11am, child #1 and child #2 were observed laying on the floor in the infant room with their heads propped up by pillows. Staff person #1 was feeding child #1 and #2's bottles simultaneously while the children were laying down. The age of these children requires them to be held while being fed a bottle (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as specified on the emergency contact form”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file or proof of fingerprinting completed prior to working with children. Staff person #2 was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, a crack was observed in the plastic seat of the wooden preschool playground equipment. When pressure was added to the crack, it would separate posing a pinch point for children sitting on the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #1 - child #8 did not include the date of admission or specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, there was only one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file for staff person #1, #7 and #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 only took 7 clock hours of childcare training during the 8/2024-8/2025 training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #6 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire under the CPSL hiring requirements. This is evidenced by the FBI clearance on file for staff person #6 dated 6/24/25, which was after the first day working with children; and there was no proof of submission for fingerprinting for the DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #13 acknowledged that staff person #6 had direct contact and routine interaction with children while awaiting the FBI clearance. Staff #6 also did not have a signed disclosure statement on file (see LIS code sheet for first day working with children). The FBI clearance for staff person #9 was missing the RAP sheet that accompanied it. The clearance had a torn, left upper corner, and Staff #9 admitted to removing the RAP sheet pages.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“At the time of the inspection, there was no high school diploma to accompany the college credits on file for staff person #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
Oct 6, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not update the NSOR every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current NSOR on file dated 9/11/25 and the previous NSOR on file dated 8/5/20. Staff person #4 had direct contact and routine interaction with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“At the time of the inspection, question #1 on the health assessment for staff person #3 did not include an answer if a physical examination was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection on 10/6/25, the last documented fire drill conducted was on 7/17/25 and not every 60 days, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 10/6/25, staff person #5 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 7/24/25 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the inspection, staff acknowledged that in the toddler room, they previously used highchairs to place young toddlers in, for purposes of discipline, for periods of up to 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Oct 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not update the NSOR every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current NSOR on file dated 9/11/25 and the previous NSOR on file dated 8/5/20. Staff person #4 had direct contact and routine interaction with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“At the time of the inspection, question #1 on the health assessment for staff person #3 did not include an answer if a physical examination was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection on 10/6/25, the last documented fire drill conducted was on 7/17/25 and not every 60 days, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 10/6/25, staff person #5 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 7/24/25 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the inspection, staff acknowledged that in the toddler room, they previously used highchairs to place young toddlers in, for purposes of discipline, for periods of up to 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Mar 7, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 and staff person #8 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #9 did not update mandated reporter training every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration, as required. This is evidenced by the current mandated reporter training dated 3/24/25 and the previous mandated reporter training dated 3/12/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #8's health assessment read "yes" to communicable diseases with no additional documentation describing the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual, as required on the staff health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“At the time of the inspection, staff acknowledged that they do not wash their hands or the hands of the children after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
Mar 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 and staff person #8 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #9 did not update mandated reporter training every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration, as required. This is evidenced by the current mandated reporter training dated 3/24/25 and the previous mandated reporter training dated 3/12/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #8's health assessment read "yes" to communicable diseases with no additional documentation describing the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual, as required on the staff health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“At the time of the inspection, staff acknowledged that they do not wash their hands or the hands of the children after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for child #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 had a health assessment dated 8/27/24 which was after the initial hire date (see LIS code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
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Oct 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection on 10/11/24, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was last conducted on 8/2/24 and not every 30 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #9 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Staff person #9 also did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file and has been employed at the facility for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #9 did not have any education and prior childcare experience on file at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff person #6 did not have a health assessment and TB test on file dated within 12 months of hire. This is evidenced by the health assessment and TB test on file dated 8/15/22 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff person #1 only had a CDL health assessment on file and not a staff health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. The health assessment for staff person #9 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #5 and #9 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced inspection, staff person #5 and staff person #9 were observed together caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 and staff person #9 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff person #5 also has not completed Health and safety training requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 12/13/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #4 emergency contact form and financial agreement were last updated on 7/6/2020. Both dates are more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection on 12/13/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #6, a preschool child, (see code sheet for DOB and start date) last health assessment was dated 9/28/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.131(c) Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“During renewal inspection on 12/13/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #1 (see code sheet for start date) has been enrolled more than 60 days and does not have a health assessment and immunization record in file. CHILD #2 (see code sheet for start date) has been enrolled for more than 60 days and does not have a health assessment in file. CHILD #3 (see code sheet for start date) has been enrolled more than 60 days and does not have a health assessment in file. CHILD #5 (see code sheet for start date) has been enrolled more than 60 days and does not have a health assessment and immunization record in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
Dec 22, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on 12/22/21 cert rep observed that the refrigerator in the Young Toddler room did not have a thermometer to indicate the temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 12/22/21 cert rep observed damaged paint by the cozy area and near the sink in the T3 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bangor Pre-School
Is Bangor Pre-School licensed?
Yes. Bangor Pre-School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bangor Pre-School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bangor Pre-School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 12 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Bangor Pre-School care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bangor Pre-School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bangor Pre-School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bangor Pre-School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 588-1665 to ask.
What is Bangor Pre-School's phone number?
(610) 588-1665.
Where is Bangor Pre-School?
221 S 4th St, Bangor, PA 18013. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Locomotion, 0.2 miles away.