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1265 B W Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA
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Old Schoolhouse Day Care is a child care center in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 92 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Old Schoolhouse Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected
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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3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, the facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency had been completed during the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, Staff #3 and #5 had current health assessments on file dated 1/22/2026 for Staff #3 and 3/22/2026 for Staff #5. However, the previous health assessments on file were dated 8/18/2023 for Staff #3 and 8/31/2023 for Staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, the first-aid kit in the Bear Cubs classroom was missing tweezers. The first-aid kit in the Otters classroom was missing tape”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, there were 68 children in attendance at the facility. Currently, Staff #5 is the director, and is the only staff person employed that qualifies as a director or a group supervisor.”
Correction due by Nov 20, 2026, per the state
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, Staff #1 had an expired child abuse clearance on file dated 8/2/2021. Staff #1 was observed working directly with children on 8/11/2026. Staff #2 and #4 had all required clearances on file. However, the updated child abuse clearances for Staff #2 and #4 were dated 8/9/2026. The previous child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 and #4 were dated 8/2/2021. Staff #3 had all required clearances on file. However, the updated child abuse clearance for Staff #3 was dated 8/9/2026. The previous child abuse clearance on file for Staff #3 was dated 8/5/2021.The operator verified that Staff #2, #3 and #4 all worked and had direct contact and routine interaction with children while their clearances were expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, the facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency had been completed during the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, Staff #3 and #5 had current health assessments on file dated 1/22/2026 for Staff #3 and 3/22/2026 for Staff #5. However, the previous health assessments on file were dated 8/18/2023 for Staff #3 and 8/31/2023 for Staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, the first-aid kit in the Bear Cubs classroom was missing tweezers. The first-aid kit in the Otters classroom was missing tape”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, there were 68 children in attendance at the facility. Currently, Staff #5 is the director, and is the only staff person employed that qualifies as a director or a group supervisor.”
Correction due by Nov 20, 2026, per the state
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2026, Staff #1 had an expired child abuse clearance on file dated 8/2/2021. Staff #1 was observed working directly with children on 8/11/2026. Staff #2 and #4 had all required clearances on file. However, the updated child abuse clearances for Staff #2 and #4 were dated 8/9/2026. The previous child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 and #4 were dated 8/2/2021. Staff #3 had all required clearances on file. However, the updated child abuse clearance for Staff #3 was dated 8/9/2026. The previous child abuse clearance on file for Staff #3 was dated 8/5/2021.The operator verified that Staff #2, #3 and #4 all worked and had direct contact and routine interaction with children while their clearances were expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 8/14/2025, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were each dated 8/6/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 8/14/2025, the financial agreement on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4. #5, #6, #7 and #8 had not been signed by the parent to update within the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff persons #4, #5 and #6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. They each completed this required pre-service training on 2/17/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 10/29/2024, Staff #2 had a volunteer Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“On 10/29/2024, there were 63 children in attendance at the facility. Staff #1 is now serving as the director. Staff #1 is currently the only staff person employed that qualifies as a director or a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 8/13/2024, the Pennsylvania child abuse clearance for Staff #1 was dated 8/11/2024, which is after the staff began working. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility person #2 is missing two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Facility person #2 is missing a signed disclosure.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Facility person #1 is missing a TB screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person #3 does not have an NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility person #2 does not have a written annual evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility person #1 does not have proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility does not have a policy in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #4, 6 & 7 did not complete the required health & safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1's mandated reporter training was completed on 11/16/15, then again on 8/2/22 this exceeds the requirement of completing mandated reporter training every 5 yrs. Staff #12 has an expired mandated reporter training dated 5-11-17.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child #1 is missing the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A hands free lidded covered can is missing near the diapering area in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1 does not have a tuberculosis screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 are missing proof of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #12 is missing two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #2, 3, 5, 7, & 9 do not have proof of 12 hours of annual child care training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff #3 does not have a health assessment that includes the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1 & 2 do not have updated agreements or emergency contact forms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #2 does not have an initial health assessment or a TB test on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“Staff #2 does not have a individual record on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #2 does not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility has not conducted fire drills every 60 days, last drill documented is 8/2/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has not conducted and logged fire system checks every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff #2 does not have proof of education or child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 & 2 have not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 does not have proof of required mandated reporter training on file within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 does not proof of required mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire, a signed disclosure, or proof of request for state police, child abuse, FBI, or NSOR, or original clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #1 & 2 have not completed pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Emergency drills have not be conducted and logged annually.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Old Schoolhouse Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 345-0174 to ask.
(570) 345-0174.
244 Tremont Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Angels Daycare Center, 1.9 miles away.