Anne McLaughlin Day Care Center
98 W County Rd, Sugarloaf, PA
3.3· 10 reviews
Gold Star Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 26
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Gold Star Child Care
Gold Star Child Care is a child care center in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8:30 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gold Star Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Gold Star Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247888
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 8/7/2026 observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed the last manual test dated for 10/31/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 8/7/2026 observed that the director did not conduct a fire drill every 60 calendar days. The inspector observed the last fire drill dated for 10/31/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025 observed the rest equipment in the Preschool room was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 5/7/25 observed the facility's last fire drill was not conducted within the 60-day time frame. The last fire drill was conducted on 10/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.82(d) Training chair - sanitized
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 5/7/25 observed a training chair in the boy's bathroom contained urine.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
Dec 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 observed 1 staff person responsible for supervising the Preschool and Toddler rooms during nap time. There were 15 children observed with the youngest being age 1. Staff stated the director had an emergency that she had to momentarily leave for, but she was returning to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 observed the rest equipment in the Preschool room was 6 inches apart rather than the 2 feet of space that is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 observed 1 staff person responsible for supervising the Preschool and Toddler rooms during nap time. There were 15 children observed with the youngest being age 1. Staff stated the director had an emergency that she had to momentarily leave for, but she was returning to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
Nov 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 observed a ground grate in disrepair located under the window in the front of the building entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 observed peeled paint on the wall behind the sink located in the boy's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 observed the highchair activity table located in the Toddler room was missing six safety straps.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Corrected on site 11/19/2024.,”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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
“There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.165 Menus
“There is no menu posted at the facility for parents to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There is no written plan for transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was peeling molding along the wall under the window in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
Aug 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced visit to the facility, cert rep observed staff person # 1 to be alone with 1, infant, 1, young toddler, and 8 older toddlers. At minimum, 2 staff would be required for that number of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 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: Sep 7, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There has been no documented fire alarm test log on file at the facility since 10/15/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“There was no documentation to verify that any fire drills were held at the facility since 10/15/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
Dec 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The Pediatric First aid/CPR training for staff person # 1 was not renewed on or before the expiration. Pediatric CPR/First Aid training certificates are valid for 2 years and are dated 9/30/2020 and 10/15/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There is no annual emergency drill logged for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests at the facility twice throughout the year. Fire alarms were tested 3/15/22 and 4/24/22, which is 40 days. Fire alarms were tested 7/24/22 and 8/29/22, which is 36 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include the lockdown procedures and shelter in plan at and away from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There is no documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for child # 2, 9 months, does not have the 4 month or 6-month vaccines required by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
Dec 13, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an exposed outlet accessible to children in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility has a date of 3/8/2021. Staff persons # 1 and 2 were trained on emergency plan procedures in October, 2021.”
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The exit in the toddler room was partially blocked by a small bin of toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“There is no date in which the fee is to be paid on the agreement belonging to child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Gold Star Child Care
Is Gold Star Child Care licensed?
Yes. Gold Star Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Gold Star Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gold Star Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Gold Star Child Care care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Gold Star Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gold Star Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gold Star Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 501-8311 to ask.
What is Gold Star Child Care's phone number?
(570) 501-8311.
Where is Gold Star Child Care?
32 E Buttonwood St, Hazleton, PA 18201. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary, 0.4 miles away.