Early Explorers Child Care Center
1018 Lafayette St, Scranton, PA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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3270.67(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center 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 March 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
153, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 342-5251 to ask.
(570) 342-5251.
531 Emmett St, Scranton, PA 18505. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People Day Care School, 0.2 miles away.