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The Schoolhouse Day Care

161 N Main St, Shavertown, PA 18708
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days

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About The Schoolhouse Day Care

The Schoolhouse Day Care is a child care center in Shavertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 42 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: between 14 months and 3 years old (toddler program)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Between 14 months and 3 years old (toddler program)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffDHS-certified teachers and staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyAll cameras and doors are armed and locked, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesSpanish
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS)
MoreFounded 2004
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Schoolhouse Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
42 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249517
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Other rules 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 11, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Four plastic bags were observed in the bottom drawer of a plastic white shelf that was located in the Toddler Room. These bags were accessible to the toddlers being supervised in that room and Staff #6 acknowledged that the children were still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #2's most recent child service reports were dated 1/31/25 and 9/28/25. Child #3's most recent child service reports were dated 2/4/25 and 9/28/25. More than 6 months had lapsed between each report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “The file for Child #2 did not contain an initial health assessment provided within 60 days of enrollment that was less than one year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Nivea intense healing lotion, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed on a wooden shelf, near the metal cabinet, in the Preschool Room. This lotion was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The NSOR clearances on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not updated within the required 60-month time frame, as evidenced by the dates of the clearances on file as follows: Staff #1 (2/7/20 and 11/20/25) and Staff #2 (1/23/20 and 12/1/25). Staff #1 acknowledged that both staff had routine interaction and direct contact with children during this lapse. The only NSOR Clearance on file for Staff #6 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 5/9/25, which Staff #1 acknowledged was after Staff #6 began having routine interaction and direct contact with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The emergency plan on file was last reviewed 2/23/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The restroom near the Infant Room had one toilet with two exposed bolts near its base.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 1/3/25 to 2/3/25, 5/2/2025 to 6/2/2025, 8/1/2025 to 9/1/2025, 10/2/2025 to 11/3/2025”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #3 was dated 11/13/24 and 9/5/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the financial agreement forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

  2. Dec 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: Staff #2: 7/8/21 and 12/28/23; Staff #3, #4 and #5: 11/5/21 and 12/28/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

      “The Preschool Room was observed to have three brown stained ceiling tiles and one dusty air vent. The Baby Room was observed to have three cracked ceiling tiles, two dusty air vents, and one brown stained ceiling tile by the cribs and highchairs. The staff restroom was observed to have two brown stained ceiling tiles. An air vent by the facility's entrance had a rough, rusted metal cover. The Older Toddler Room was observed to have two dusty air vents. The Older Toddler Room Restroom had an air vent with a rusted metal cover. The toilet in the Older Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts, a rusted piece of metal behind the toilet, and a rusted water supply line.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A hand washing sign was not observed at the sink in the Baby Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The trash can in the staff restroom and Older Toddler Room restroom was observed to be missing a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “Written notification of safe routes was not observed to be posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #4 and Child #5 had child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

  3. Dec 8, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. The fire detection log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions, 1/18/23-2/21/23, 5/19/23-6/21/23, 7/20/23-8/22/23, and 8/22/23-9/25/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “On 12/8/23, during renewal inspection the director was fulfilling ratio and was unable to provide cert rep with access to records. Cert rep returned on 1/3/24 and the director provided records to complete inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Facility person #1 has an FBI clearance dated 1/6/16, Mandated Reporter clearance dated 6/3/16. Both clearances have expired. Facility person #1 has no NSOR clearance on file. Facility person #1 is identified as a volunteer and has regular contact with the children. Facility person #1 has current PSP clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and a signed disclosure statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. In the older toddler area, an uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the back of the room on the green wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. Cert rep observed chipping and peeling paint on the blue wall in the young toddler area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. In the infant area, the diaper changing area does not have a source of running water for handwashing. The staff have to pass thru safety gates to access the bathroom to wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date

      “A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child(ren) #1 and #5 did not list a release person on the fee agreement. Child #1's fee agreement did not list date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

      “A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child(ren) #1, #2, and #4 did not list the parent's work address and phone number on the emergency contact form. Child #2 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. The operator acknowledged that a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the county EMA.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #3 has health visit summary reports on file which are not acceptable as health reports because it is not signed by a physician and does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Please see code sheet for child 3's DOB and DOA.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #2's immunization record indicates the child has only two doses of DTAP/IPV/HIB, two Hep B doses and two doses of Pneumococcal vaccine. Child #2 also does not have Hep A, MMR, and Varicella vaccines. There is no exemption letter or doctor's letter in child's file. The child is over six months of age. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. Child #6 has a prescription medication albuterol present at facility and does not have written parental consent to administer the child's medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. The operator acknowledged that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #4 does not have an updated health report in the last six months. The last health report is dated 5/12/23. Please see code sheet for child 4's DOB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #2 does not have an updated health report in the last 12 months. The last health report is dated 2/1/22. Please see code sheet for child 2's DOB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

  4. Dec 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #-2- has not completed the First aid & CPR required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #-1- has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2022

  5. Jan 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Facility person #1 does not have an annual evaluation on file”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child files #1 and 2 are missing the addresses of release persons on the emergency contact forms”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility has not conducted an annual emergency lock-down drill. The regulation went into effect on 12/19/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 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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Is The Schoolhouse Day Care licensed?

Yes. The Schoolhouse Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Schoolhouse Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Schoolhouse Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 The Schoolhouse Day Care care for?

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

Does The Schoolhouse Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Schoolhouse Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Schoolhouse Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 674-4030 to ask.

What is The Schoolhouse Day Care's phone number?

(570) 674-4030.

Where is The Schoolhouse Day Care?

161 N Main St, Shavertown, PA 18708. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learners Child Care Center, 1 miles away.

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