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528 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA
Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2
- licensed capacity
- 195
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2
Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 195 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 195 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 195 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 195 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259307
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“During a complaint investigation on 8/31/26, staff # 1 admitted that on 8/11/26, while walking in common area in the presence of children, they said a child was a bully to other children in the neighborhood to staff person # 2. Staff person # 2 confirmed staff person # 1 said this.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
Jul 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed first aid kits hanging on a hook accessible to children in the young toddler and older toddler classroom areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed peeling paint on the rain gutters located in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for child # 1 did not have the address provided for one of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 7/7/26, certification rep observed a screw sticking out from the molding around a window in the PS 2 classroom area. There was also a sharp edge sticking out from the molding.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“On 9/16/25, the facility reported that the middle finger of child # 1 was unintentionally pinched in the classroom door near the hinge as it was closed by staff person # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
Sep 2, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the file review portion of the inspection, on 9/2/25, there was no address provided for the listed release person on the emergency contact form on file for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the file review portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/2/25, certification rep observed more than 12 months between fire safety trainings on file for staff # 1 and 2. This is evidenced by certificates dated 7/15/24 and 8/18/25 for staff # 1 and 5/15/24 and 8/17/25 for staff # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a trash can containing food waste without a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a nickel sized hole in the wall in the Pre K 2 classroom. Certification rep observed a cord hanging from a speaker that was accessible to children in the older toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed peeling paint to the left of the door joining the Pre K 1 and Pre K 2 classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.81 Glass
“During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed glass doors used to exit onto the play area in the toddler class with no visual identifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the in-person portion of the renewal inspection, on 9/10/25, certification rep observed a pink storage bin of toys to be cracked at the top in the young toddler classroom and a cracked toy storage bin in the Pre K 2 classroom. Both cracked bins created pinch points. Certification rep observed climbing mats with torn edges in the young toddler classroom. The torn edges are not able to be properly sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for DOH): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. This is evidenced by their Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate dated 1/13/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
Sep 6, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 9/24/24, a toy storage bin was observed with a crack in two sides, and a mailbox in the outdoor play space was observed with a sharp edge from where a piece broke off.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for children #2 and 7 did not have the address listed for the provided release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreements on file for children 1 - 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health report for child # 6 started at the facility on 5/15/24. Their initial health form is dated 7/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection on 9/24/24, medications were observed in the toddler 2 room that were expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 9/24/24, water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the girl's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 8 did not have the work address and phone number for the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a complaint investigation on 8/7/24, fire alarm test logs were observed to be out of compliance as evidenced by documentation of the last date of testing on 6/21/24. More than 30 days passed since the last documented fire alarm test.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/14/23 child #1 did in fact abscond from the outdoor play space while at the facility and under the direct supervision of staff #1. Child #1 was missing for roughly 20 to 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.72(c) Good repair
“While at the facility on 3/23/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the screens in the Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 rooms to have screens with holes in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
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Dec 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.61(e)/3270.71 Halls, etc. not included/Heat Source
“While at the facility unannounced on 12/27/22, for the opening inspection, the inspector observed a stove in the childcare space, behind a half wall, that was not fully secured to prevent children from accessing it.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“While at the facility unannounced on 12/27/22, for the opening inspection, the owner and director could not provide the inspector with copy of the receipts for the installation of the fire safety system as is required by regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2
Is Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 licensed?
Yes. Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 care for?
195, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 800-5188 to ask.
What is Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2's phone number?
(570) 800-5188.
Where is Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2?
609 Ash St, Scranton, PA 18510. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Community Center Daycare, 0.4 miles away.