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Denise Bombar
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About Denise Bombar
Denise Bombar is a home daycare in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Home daycare
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- Hours today
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- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
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Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Denise Bombar
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00253165
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 22, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1's emergency contact sheet was last dated for 9/7/24. This date indicates that the emergency contact sheet was not updated within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 & Household member #2 previous NSOR clearance is dated for 3/6/2020. There was not an updated NSOR clearance on file for either.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“During renewal inspection child files were viewed. Child #2's last dated health report is 4/2/25. Child # 3's last dated health report is 7/25/24. Child #4's last dated health report is 12/7/23. These dates indicate that an updated health report was not obtained every 6 months for Children #2 & #3 and every 12 months for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 11/11/25 to 12/18/25 to 1/19/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“During an unannounced visit, the operator was requested to show their fire safety logs. The operator could not find the logs to show that fire drills have been completed since last inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During an unannounced visit, the operator was requested to show their fire safety logs. The operator could not find the logs to show that fire alarm testing was being done within the 30-day requirement since last inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During unannounced visit, it was observed in the dining room that there were 2 outlets that were not covered and 3 outlets in the living room that were not covered. The 4 children in care were under 5 years of age and had access to both of these rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1, Child #3, & Child #4's emergency contact sheet was not updated within the required 6-month period. Child #3 & Child 4's financial agreement also was not updated within the requirement 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection it was observed that Child #2 did not have a financial agreement form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that the operator did not have documentation on completing an annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Jan 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“While at the facility unannounced on 1/25/24 for the renewal the inspector observed the child files and found that both child file #1 and #2 did not have agreement forms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“While at the facility unannounced on 1/25/24 for the renewal the inspector observed the child files and found that child file #2 did not have an emergency contact form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
Jan 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While at the facility on 1/27/23 for the annual inspection the inspector observed the file for child#1and #2 and noted both last has updates on 10/1/21 and 9/29/21 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
Jan 19, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“While at the facility unannounced on 1/19/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff f#1 and noted this staff was missing the necessary 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced on 1/19/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing concurrence with the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced on 1/19/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the files for staff #1 and household member #2 and noted that both files were missing proof of having a past and current Child Abuse Clearances. Both of these files contained FBI clearances dated 4/11/16 and 4/19/16 respectively. Both of the FBI clearances are out of date as these clearances were not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced on 1/19/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility as well as accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.95(b) Every 60 days/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“While at the facility unannounced on 1/19/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the fire drill log and noted that the fire drills were held on 9/16/21, 10/17/21, and 11/12/21. Fire drills are required every 60 days. The log did not have any documentation of manual testing of the smoke detectors. When asked staff #1 noted that they were unaware of this requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Denise Bombar
Is Denise Bombar licensed?
Yes. Denise Bombar is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Denise Bombar last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Denise Bombar had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Denise Bombar care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Denise Bombar accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Denise Bombar's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 347-2854 to confirm.
How much does Denise Bombar cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 347-2854 to ask.
What is Denise Bombar's phone number?
(570) 347-2854.
Where is Denise Bombar?
Scranton, PA 18504. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.