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Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent

2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 185093.7· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days

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About Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent

Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 85 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and special-needs / inclusion care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 8 weeks of age through Pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 8 weeks of age through Pre-K
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and special-needs / inclusion care
StaffAll staff certified in CPR/First Aid
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1991
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
85 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248551
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 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, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 5/18/24 to 6/26/24 and 7/18/24 to 8/21/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

  4. Nov 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the unannounced inspection the inspector found unlabeled bottles in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During the unannounced inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff person #1 and found that this staff person did reside out of state in the last five years and did not obtain all of the required out of state clearances required prior to hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “During the unannounced inspection the inspector observed a medication box and found a bottle of infant Tylenol that had expired on 10/2023”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

  5. Aug 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 8/3/23 it was self-reported that staff #1 did, in fact, grab child #1 by the arm and pick them up by the arm and remove them from an outdoor sand play area leaving marks on the child's arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 8/3/23 it was self-reported that staff #1 did, in fact, grab child #1 by the arm and pick them up by the arm and remove them from an outdoor sand play area leaving marks on the child's arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023

  6. Feb 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Infant and Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #1, #3, and #4, were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1, #3, and #4, have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Infant and Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

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 Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent

Is Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent licensed?

Yes. Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent care for?

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

Does Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 290-8677 to ask.

What is Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent's phone number?

(570) 290-8677.

Where is Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Cent?

2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18509. The nearest other daycare we list is Perrys Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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