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Jewish Community Center Daycare

601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days

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About Jewish Community Center Daycare

Jewish Community Center Daycare is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 108 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 9 rules across 3 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
108 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 capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Jewish Community Center Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
108 children
License number
#CER-00250259
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 8, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Dec 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/8/25, certification rep observed an open trash can used for food waste in the preschool classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person # 1 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. The pediatric CPR/First Aid training certificate on file for staff # 1 is dated 10/3/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/8/25, the emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not include the parent's work address and phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/8/25, certification rep observed water-stained ceiling tiles in the pre k classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

  2. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The fee agreements on file for children # 1-5 have no "services provided."”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/10/24, rep observed a crack in a clear bin used to store toys in the young toddler classroom and a wooden puzzle toy with a splintered edge in the older toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “More than 12 months passed between fire safety trainings for staff person # 1 as evidenced by the training certificates dated 9/8/23 and 11/15/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/10/24, certification rep observed plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet in the young toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

  4. Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/23 the inspector observed peeling paint in the toddler room, on the rear right-side wall, accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

  5. Dec 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection on 12/14/22 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and noted that there was no proof of having an Influenza immunization on file for 2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection on 12/14/22 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the staff was hired with a volunteer Child Abuse clearance versus the required employment Child Abuse clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection on 12/14/22 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that staff #1 last had a health assessment on 11/20/20. Staff #3 has a health assessment and TB screening on file that are both after their first day of working in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

  6. Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo 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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Is Jewish Community Center Daycare licensed?

Yes. Jewish Community Center Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Jewish Community Center Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jewish Community Center Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Jewish Community Center Daycare care for?

108, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Jewish Community Center Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jewish Community Center Daycare'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 Jewish Community Center Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 346-6595 to ask.

What is Jewish Community Center Daycare's phone number?

(570) 346-6595.

Where is Jewish Community Center Daycare?

601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510. The nearest other daycare we list is Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 0.1 miles away.

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