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Beth Shalom Academy
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About Beth Shalom Academy
Beth Shalom Academy is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 311 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 5 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 311 children
Hours
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 311 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Beth Shalom Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 311 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260278
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 55 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Records and paperwork 13
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1 was hired as an aide; there is no proof of education or experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, certification rep observed a bottle of Windex cleaner accessible to children in the indoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, child files were reviewed. The agreement on file for child # 1 is not signed by the operator. The agreement on file for child # 5 is not signed by the operator or the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, child files were reviewed. There is no designated release persons listed on the agreement for child # 5. There is no date of admission on the agreements for children # 1 and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, child files were reviewed. There is no physician phone number provided on the emergency contact form for child # 5. There is no health insurance policy number on file for children # 1 and 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. There is no release persons address listed for children # 1 and 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.133(4)/3270.133(5) Locked/Original label
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, certification rep observed expired medication stored in the pre k classroom. Certification rep observed Desitin diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the girls bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, child files were reviewed. The emergency contact and financial agreement were last signed by the parent of child # 2 on 11/24/25. There are no dates on the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child # 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, child files were reviewed. There is no written consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid procedures on file for children # 3 and 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, child files were reviewed. The facility does walking excursions; there is no written consent for children # 3 and 5 for walking excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, child files were reviewed. There not an acceptable health report on file for child # 1. The parent provided a visit summary from the physician's office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 6/2/26, child files were reviewed. There is no child service report on file for children # 3 and 4, both were enrolled longer than 6 months (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
Feb 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Continued noncompliance: On 11/18/25, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Certification rep observed staff # 1 in a classroom alone with children. There were no clearances on file for staff # 1. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that the staff person responsible for creating and maintaining staff records will participate in existing provider training at the regional office on 2/25/26. As of 2/27/26, the existing provider training was not completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection25 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 7 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 7 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aid, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1, and Mandated Reporter.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, the fire drill log was reviewed. The time of day was not recorded for any of the fire drills logged at the facility since November 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, there was no documentation of an emergency drill being held in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, there was only one letter of reference observed in staff person # 5 file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, there was no TB test results on file for staff # 7, who was observed working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, there was no individual record for staff # 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, there was no financial agreement on file for children 2 and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and agreement were last reviewed by the parent of child # 1 on 11/13/24. The agreement on file for child # 4 was last reviewed by the parent on 8/22/24. The agreement on file for child # 5 was last reviewed by the parent on 6/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, there was no health assessment on file for staff # 7. More than 24 months passed since the last health assessment for staff # 1 as evidenced by the staff health assessment on file dated 9/3/23. The initial health assessment for staff # 3 (see code sheet for date of hire) was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have the parent's work address or phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have the name address and phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There was no child service report on file for children # 1, 2, and 3 to communicate to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services provided. Children were enrolled longer than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, certification rep observed a green ride on tractor and pink rocking horse with pinch points in the indoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, certification rep observed water stained ceiling tiles in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kits in the pre k, toddler, kindergarten, and infant classroom observed during the inspection did not have soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, certification rep observed the first aid kit in the kindergarten classroom to be on a hook accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, certification rep observed a power strip cord with 4 exposed outlets in the kindergarten classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, there was no staff evaluations on file for staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. All staff have been employed at least 12 months (see code sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, certification rep observed staff # 7 in a classroom alone with children. There were no clearances on file for staff # 7 (see code sheet for DOH). Staff person/facility person # 5 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Documentation of training is not on file.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons # 4 and 5 did not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and 2. Staff # 4 and 5 have valid Pediatric CPR/First aid training at the time of inspection. Staff # 4 has valid PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and 2 training at the time of inspection. Staff person # 3 and 5 did not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, and 6 did not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/30/25 and current certificates of training dated 9/8/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, certification rep was informed staff # 5 is an assistant group supervisor. There is no proof of childcare experience on file prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, certification rep observed that staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 only completed 4 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 11/18/25, the fire alarm test log was reviewed. More than 30 days passed between alarm tests as documented 12/11/24, 1/13/25, 2/14/25, 3/17/25, 4/18/25, 5/12/25, 6/16/25 and 9/17/25. The facility was closed for summer break 6/25/25 to 8/26/25”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
Nov 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification reviewed the file for staff person # 4. There was an initial health assessment and TB test results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep did not observe emergency contact information present in each classroom for the children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, the file for staff person # 4, (see code sheet for DOH) did not have proof of request for the NSOR verification, state police clearance, and ChildLine clearances. The FBI clearance on file was dated 10/31/24. No signed disclosure statement was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep reviewed the files for staff person # 3 and 4. Neither file had two written non family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep observed the fire alarm test logs to be out of compliance. The only fire alarm tests documented since the last inspection are dated 9/18/24 and 11/20/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep observed the emergency contact form for child # 4 to be missing the parent's work name, address, and phone number”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep observed peeling play mats in the gym area rendering them unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep reviewed the files for staff person # 3 and 4. Neither file had proof of education and experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep observed the fire drill log to be out of compliance. The only fire drills documented since the previous renewal were dated 9/18/24 and 11/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep observed the staff evaluation for staff persons # 1, 2, and 3 did not have the date they were completed. Compliance director indicated they were completed in October 2024, which is 13 months from staff # 1, 2, and 3 dates of hire (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection on 11/26/24, certification rep observed the financial agreements on file for children # 1, 2, 3, and 4 to not have the operator's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 2/6/24 the inspector observed the file for children #1 and #6 were missing the required address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection on 2/6/24 the inspector observed the files for all six children and found that all six child files were missing a release person as is required on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During the renewal inspection on 2/6/24 the inspector observed that the capacity for room #5 was exceeded. Room #5 has a capacity of 6 children and the inspector observed 9 children present in this space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 2/6/24 the inspector observed the files for children #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 were all missing the required address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 2/6/24 the inspector observed the files for children #1, #2, #4, and #6 were missing the required health insurance coverage policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 2/6/24 the inspector observed the files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were missing the required work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Sep 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the initial inspection on 9/5/23 staff #1 did not have required pre-service PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR as is required. Staff #1 is one of two staff presented to the inspector at the opening and cannot work alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Beth Shalom Academy
Is Beth Shalom Academy licensed?
Yes. Beth Shalom Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Beth Shalom Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beth Shalom Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 Beth Shalom Academy care for?
311, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Beth Shalom Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Beth Shalom Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 866-2216 to confirm.
How much does Beth Shalom Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 866-2216 to ask.
What is Beth Shalom Academy's phone number?
(570) 866-2216.
Where is Beth Shalom Academy?
1025 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18510. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Scranton, 0.1 miles away.