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United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center

531 Emmett St, Scranton, PA 18505
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days

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About United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center

United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 153 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
153 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
153 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255364
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Mar 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “During complaint investigation, the director disclosed that droppings were seen within the past 5 weeks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

  2. Mar 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 lived outside the state of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years. Staff #1 did not have the required child abuse clearance from the state of Indiana on file at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

  3. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline

      “It was admitted by the director that while a child was in time out, a snack was given to other children. The child in timeout was not offered the snack.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “During a complaint investigation staff admitted that a child was put in time out for roughly two hours due to an incident with another peer. This caused the child to not be able to partake in developmental activities, and did not aid the social competence and self-esteem of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

  6. May 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #3 had not completed pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire. This was corrected and staff #3 received the appropriate CPR certification on 1/12/24. (see code sheet for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #2's financial agreement was not updated within the 6-month requirement. Last dated review was 10/30/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #5 did not received a health assessment and physical within the two-year requirement while working with children. Previous dated health assessment was on 11/9/21. An updated assessment was not completed until 1/4/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #1 did not request for the NSOR clearance before working with children. The clearance was not obtained until 1/17/24. Staff #2 requested for the NSOR clearance on time, however, did not receive it until past the 45-day due date and was still working with children. Staff #3 did not request for NSOR prior to working with children. Clearance was not obtained until 3/25/2024. Staff #4 did not apply for the State police clearance prior to working with children. It was not obtained until 12/21/23. Staff #5 did not apply for an updated FBI Clearance within the 5-year requirement and was still working with children. Last FBI clearance was dated for 10/13/2018 and update was received on 4/30/2024. (See code sheet for date of hire/first day working with children).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • 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 had not been done within the 30-day requirement: 5/17/23, 6/21/23, 7/25/23, 8/30/23, 11/20/23, 12/28/23, 1/30/24, 3/12/24, 4/23/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

  7. May 18, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed an expired Epi Pen, and albuterol inhaler for child #1 and an expired albuterol inhaler #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that child #3 had prescription medications at the facility but was missing the required medication log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed new fencing in the outdoor play space to have the bolts exposed to the inside of the play space where the children would be playing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility utilizes an app for the children versus an emergency contact form. The information for child #5 was reviewed in this app only showed the names of the release persons. The emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #4 and noted that the file was missing the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a first aid kit left within reach of children in the "blue dolphin room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the Quiet room was missing the required written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

  8. Feb 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #1 did not have a completed NSOR on file within 45 days of hire (see code sheet for date of hire). NSOR date was 11/21/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023

  9. Aug 18, 2022Visit4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “The facility self- reported that child #1 absconded from the facility on 8/15/22 and was gone for roughly 90 minutes. Staff initially pursued child but lost sight of child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “The facility self- reported that child #1 absconded from the facility on 8/15/22 and was gone for roughly 90 minutes. Staff initially pursued child but lost sight of child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “The facility self- reported that child #1 absconded from the facility on 8/15/22 and was gone for roughly 90 minutes. Staff initially pursued child but lost sight of child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “The facility self- reported that child #1 absconded from the facility on 8/15/22 and was gone for roughly 90 minutes. Staff initially pursued child but lost sight of child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

  10. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center

Is United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center licensed?

Yes. United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center care for?

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

Does United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue 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 United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 342-5251 to ask.

What is United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center's phone number?

(570) 342-5251.

Where is United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center?

531 Emmett St, Scranton, PA 18505. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People Day Care School, 0.2 miles away.

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