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Dickson City Civic Center

935 Albert St, Scranton, PA 18519
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days
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About Dickson City Civic Center

Dickson City Civic Center is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
138 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Dickson City Civic Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Dickson City Civic Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
138 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253907
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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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  1. Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During a renewal inspection staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1 was hired to be an aide at the facility. There is no high school diploma on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/17/26, staff files were reviewed. There was one written nonfamily reference on file for staff # 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During a renewal inspection on 3/12/25, exposed bolts were observed on the fence and cracked and splintered wood along the side of the steps leading to the small slide on the outdoor play area There was also a cracked toy bin which created a pinch point in the Preschool classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  3. Sep 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “An incident report was received on 8/26/24 that stated that child # 1 fell outside and was injured when a sharp piece of fence became embedded in his hand.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

  4. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Dickson City Civic Center

Is Dickson City Civic Center licensed?

Yes. Dickson City Civic Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dickson City Civic Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dickson City Civic Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Dickson City Civic Center care for?

138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Dickson City Civic Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Dickson City Civic Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dickson City Civic Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 383-1813 to ask.

What is Dickson City Civic Center's phone number?

(570) 383-1813.

Where is Dickson City Civic Center?

935 Albert St, Scranton, PA 18519. The nearest other daycare we list is Throop Borough Community Civic Center Day Care, 1.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).