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Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center
Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center is a child care center in Tunkhannock, 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. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Educational certificate in ART Kindergarten through 12th grade, a BFA in graphic arts, minored in psychology (Temple University) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 2007 |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252243
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 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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Feb 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/13/26. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on one occasion, 3/4/25-4/8/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/13/26. In the large downstairs classroom, several napping mats had ripped covers exposing the inner foam and preventing them from being sanitized properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
Feb 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/25. Staff #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff #1's current health assessment is dated 5/10/24, previous is dated 4/26/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/25. Cert rep observed for approximately 10-15 minutes two infants sleeping in portable infant bouncers. Staff reported they place the infants in the bouncers to get them to fall asleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/25. Child #1's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 11/16/22. (See code sheet for date of admissions).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/25. The infant room did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.103 Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. In the large classroom in the basement cert rep observed a glade plug in plugged in the wall and hand sanitizer on a cabinet that is within of reach of children. Both items are toxics and are labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. Staff person #1 has a child abuse clearance for volunteer purposes listed instead of employment. All other required clearances are on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. The facility's emergency plan does not provide accommodations for children during an emergency for shelter in place in at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. The fire drill log did not list hypothetical locations of the fire that are rotated around the facility for each drill. The hypothetical locations were all listed with "kids, staff, and alarm tested".”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. Staff person #2 was observed providing childcare (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain educational experience, childcare experience, and two non-family references. Staff person #3's file does not contain two non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. Staff #1's health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Facility did not test the fire alarm every 30 days. last two testing dates were 8/28/23 and 10/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File contained an incomplete state police clearance. State police clearance dated 8/28/23 was in pending status.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“Facility does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
Jun 21, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Staff # 1 admitted to putting hands on and being verbally aggressive towards a child when she lost her temper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Staff # 1 admitted to putting hands on and being verbally aggressive towards a child when she lost her temper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Staff # 1 admitted to putting hands on and being verbally aggressive towards a child when she lost her temper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
May 10, 2023Inspection22 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Immunization records for Child # 1, Child # 2, Child # 4, Child # 5. Child # 7 and Child # 8 did not contain verification of the flu shot. Children were in care during flu season.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Preschool Room did not have the Emergency Transportation Plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“File for child # 6, young toddler did not contain an updated health assessment every 6-months. Child # 6 required a health assessment December 2022; health assessment was not received until 4/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Files for Staff # 1, # 3 and # 4 did not contain 2 non-family references. File for Staff # 1 contains 2 references from family members. File for Staff # 3 contains 1 reference from a family member. File for Staff # 4 contained a reference from a family member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Diaper changing pads in the Infant and Go-Go room were observed to have a rip in the surface, rendering them unable to be sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Fee Agreements for children # 1. # 2, # 3, # 6, # 7, # 8 and # 9 were not reviewed by parents every 6-months. Fee Agreements last updated for child # 1, 7/1/22, # 2, 7/16/22, # 3, 7/6/22, # 6, 7/12/22, # 7, 7/10/22, # 8, 7/30/22 and # 9, 8/17/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“Facility does not have a supervision policy, dismissal and a health policy to review and give to parents at time of application.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Pack n' play in the Go-go room was observed to be unstable. Second pack n' play was observed to have a rip in the netting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 4 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain an FBI Clearance. File for Staff # 2 did not contain the NSOR Clearance. File for Staff # 4 did not contain out of state clearances, staff resided in another state within the past 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Form for child # 6 did not contain health insurance policy number. Emergency Contact Form for children # 2, # 3, # 5, # 6 and # 8 did not contain address and phone number for release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency Contact Forms were located by the main entrance for all children. They were not located in the area child is receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 4 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain an FBI Clearance. File for Staff # 2 did not contain the NSOR Clearance. File for Staff # 4 did not contain out of state clearances, staff resided in another state within the past 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Children age 2 years old were observed in the outside play area where they have access to mulch. Some of the mulch were less than 1 inch in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.62(b)/3270.63 Play space - 65 square feet/child/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“Facility admitted to using an upper play area that is not measured play space. Play area is alongside the parking lot with a split fence railing serving as a barrier. On the opposite side of the area is a stream, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.62(b)/3270.63 Play space - 65 square feet/child/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“Facility admitted to using an upper play area that is not measured play space. Play area is alongside the parking lot with a split fence railing serving as a barrier. On the opposite side of the area is a stream, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Outside play area, a hole was observed in the building siding. Doors leading to the facility from the outside play area were observed to have peeling paint on the door frames. Shed door in the outside play area was observed to have several areas of peeling paint, splintering wood and exposed nails. Bottom of the shed door was observed to have a broken hinge, causing a sharp edge. Front walkway railing was observed to have areas of peeling paint and rust.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Children in the Go-go Room were observed sitting down to lunch without washing their hands. Staff admitted that this is their usual routine.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency Contact Form for child # 9 did not contain address of child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Fee Agreements for children # 1 - # 9 did not contain release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“Fee Agreements for Children # 1 - # 9 did not contain operators' signature and child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First-aid kit in the Preschool Room was missing scissors, tape, rubber gloves and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“Neosporin cream was observed in the Preschool Room first-aid kit. Staff admitted that they use the cream on children when they get a scape. There was not a medication log for Neosporin.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
May 31, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“Emergency plan did not have a plan that provides for the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Emergency Plan was not updated and sent to EMA and local police.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Facility does not have a plan on the means of transporting a child to an emergency care and staffing provisions posted and in evacuation bags.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement for Child # 1 and # 2 were not updated every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Refrigerator in the Go -Go room did not have a working thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
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: Pediatric First aid/CPR .”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center
Is Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center'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 Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 499-8235 to ask.
What is Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 499-8235.
Where is Bluestar Pre-school Learning Center?
8 Boro Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. The nearest other daycare we list is Tunkhannock Child Development Center, 0.7 miles away.