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Lil Tikes Playschool Center

101 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days
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About Lil Tikes Playschool Center

Lil Tikes Playschool Center is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 115 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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. Ages it lists: six weeks to 13 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Open 7 Days a Week”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to 13 years old
Daily lifeExtended care: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - Midnight (Meadow Ave. location)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school transport to Kennedy and South Intermediate)
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Tikes Playschool Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lil Tikes Playschool Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
115 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00244105
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During renewal inspection fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 3/3/26 to 4/8/26 and 7/7/26 to 8/7/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

  2. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 12/29/23 to 1/29/24 and 5/2/24 to 6/3/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024

  5. Aug 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1 through #8 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: Aug 30, 2023

  6. Aug 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “Staff #1does not have the appropriate training to satisfy the regulatory requirement, as their health and safety training was taken after 6/30/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022

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 Lil Tikes Playschool Center

Is Lil Tikes Playschool Center licensed?

Yes. Lil Tikes Playschool Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lil Tikes Playschool Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Tikes Playschool Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Lil Tikes Playschool Center care for?

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

Does Lil Tikes Playschool Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil Tikes Playschool Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil Tikes Playschool Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 207-4336 to ask.

What is Lil Tikes Playschool Center's phone number?

(570) 207-4336.

Where is Lil Tikes Playschool Center?

101 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505. The nearest other daycare we list is Day Nursery Association Day Care, 0.4 miles away.

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