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Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church

550 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 185105.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days

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About Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church

Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 36 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
36 children
License number
#CER-00258482
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jul 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep observed several accessible outlets in the indoor play area. During the inspection, children under 5 were using the play are.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep reviewed the facility's emergency plan. There was no written verification to show a copy of the plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep observed a plastic truck on the outdoor playground with broken edges which created sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed cracked plastic, which created a sharp edge, on a riding toy in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed an uncovered trash can with soiled diapers in the young toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

  3. Jul 23, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 60 months passed between clearance updates for staff # 1. This is evidenced by the state police clearances dated 1/13/20 and 5/20/25, child abuse clearances dated 1/9/20 and 5/20/25, FBI clearances dated 2/4/20 and 5/23/25, and the NSOR certificates dated 1/9/20 and 5/23/25. Certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verifications for staff # 2. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificates dated 5/15/20 and 5/29/25. Certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verifications for staff # 3. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificated dated 5/13/20 and 5/13/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the emergency plan on file did not include a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed staff on the playground without a first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff # 2. This is evidenced by the health assessment forms on file dated 6/23/23 and 7/8/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(a) Building Codes

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the legal entity was unable to provide a valid certificate of occupancy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/34/25, certification observed more than 30 day between fire alarm test logs. This is evidenced by fire alarm test logs dated 11/20/24 to 1/16/25, 1/16/25 to 2/20/25, and the last fire alarm test log was dated 6/12/25 as of the date of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed the fee agreement for child # 1 to be missing the fee amount and the date in which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

  4. Jul 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the older toddler classroom was broken and not registering at 45 degrees or below.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a cracked riding toy with a pinch point observed on the outdoor play area. There was storage bench for outdoor doors observed to have a crack on top, which also created a pinch point.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The written plan for transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the childcare spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and 2 do not have the parent's work address and phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, 2, and 3 did not have the addresses for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The hands-free lidded trash can in the older toddler classroom was broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

  5. Jul 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff was hired with a PA Department of Education FBI clearance versus the PA DHS FBI clearance as is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023

  6. Jul 29, 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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Questions about Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church

Is Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church licensed?

Yes. Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church 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 Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 348-0531 to ask.

What is Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church's phone number?

(570) 348-0531.

Where is Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church?

550 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Community Center Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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