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332 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA
5.0· 9 reviews
Unc-Progressive Center
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Unc-Progressive Center
Unc-Progressive Center is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 87 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
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.
Before- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 through 13 (toilet-trained) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and preschool |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Lackawanna County Early Learning Resource Center subsidy |
| Transportation | Transportation (Free transportation to and from Dunmore, Riverside, and Scranton schools) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS 4-STAR rating (highest designation)) |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Unc-Progressive Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Unc-Progressive Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246741
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Based on interviews with two people from an outside agency during complaint investigation, witness #1 reported to have seen staff #2 forcefully pull a child by the arm. Witness #1 did not know the name of the child. This incident occurred on March 25, 2025. Witness #2 reported to have seen staff #1 grabbing a child by the face and yelled directly at the child. Witness #2 did not know the name of this child. Witness #2 did not recall the exact date in which this was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During an in-person renewal inspection on 10/25/24, exposed bolts were observed on the outdoor playground. There were two cracked storage bins observed in the basement classroom with pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“While at the facility unannounced on 10/19/21 for the renewal inspection the director provided the inspector with a second copy of a document indicating that the facility had been renovated in 1997 and the fire system was updated at that time. The director could not supply a receipt of this fire system renovation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Unc-Progressive Center
Is Unc-Progressive Center licensed?
Yes. Unc-Progressive Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Unc-Progressive Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Unc-Progressive 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 Unc-Progressive Center care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Unc-Progressive Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Unc-Progressive Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Unc-Progressive Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 207-4950 to ask.
What is Unc-Progressive Center's phone number?
(570) 207-4950.
Where is Unc-Progressive Center?
414 Olive St, Scranton, PA 18509. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Community Center Daycare, 0.2 miles away.