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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Denise Bombar

Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
Bryn Mawr St, Scranton, PA 18504
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (570) 347-2854
Bryn Mawr St
Scranton, PA 18504
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00253165
License Issued
Apr 29, 2026
Active Through
Apr 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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About the Provider

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Denise Bombar is a Family Child Care in SCRANTON PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-22 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1's emergency contact sheet was last dated for 9/7/24. This date indicates that the emergency contact sheet was not updated within the 6-month requirement.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator had the parent sign and date an updated emergency contact sheet and financial agreement form.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection child files were viewed. Child #2's last dated health report is 4/2/25. Child # 3's last dated health report is 7/25/24. Child #4's last dated health report is 12/7/23. These dates indicate that an updated health report was not obtained every 6 months for Children #2 & #3 and every 12 months for child #4.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator obtained an updated health assessment form for child #4. Operator informed the parents of children # 2 & 3 about needed an updated health form. Children have appointments during the last week of February.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 & Household member #2 previous NSOR clearance is dated for 3/6/2020. There was not an updated NSOR clearance on file for either.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator has submitted for a new NSOR clearance for both Staff 1 and household member. Both clearances were received on 1/28/26 and are in the file.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 11/11/25 to 12/18/25 to 1/19/26.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator tested the fire alarm system while the inspector was present.
2025-07-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit, it was observed in the dining room that there were 2 outlets that were not covered and 3 outlets in the living room that were not covered. The 4 children in care were under 5 years of age and had access to both of these rooms.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
covered all outlets.
2025-07-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, the operator was requested to show their fire safety logs. The operator could not find the logs to show that fire drills have been completed since last inspection.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Found logs for fire drills and provided it to rep.
2025-07-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, the operator was requested to show their fire safety logs. The operator could not find the logs to show that fire alarm testing was being done within the 30-day requirement since last inspection.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator found fire log that contained fire detection dates
2025-01-06 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed that Child #2 did not have a financial agreement form on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a financial agreement, fill it out in it's entirety, and have the child's parents sign and date it.
2025-01-06 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1, Child #3, & Child #4's emergency contact sheet was not updated within the required 6-month period. Child #3 & Child 4's financial agreement also was not updated within the requirement 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have the parents sign and date the emergency contact sheets and financial agreement.
2025-01-06 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the operator did not have documentation on completing an annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator had 1.5 hours of training. Operator will complete the remaining amount of childcare training to equal 12 hours minimum.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/25/24 for the renewal the inspector observed the child files and found that child file #2 did not have an emergency contact form on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have made an emergency contact form on child #2.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/25/24 for the renewal the inspector observed the child files and found that both child file #1 and #2 did not have agreement forms on file.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and child #2 both have agreement forms in their files now.
2023-01-27 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 1/27/23 for the annual inspection the inspector observed the file for child#1and #2 and noted both last has updates on 10/1/21 and 9/29/21 respectively.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will have both emergency contact forms updated immediately.
2022-01-19 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/19/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility as well as accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider began work on the emergency plan immediately to address the missing pieces. The emergency plan will be fully updated before or at least by 3/25/22.
2022-01-19 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/19/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing concurrence with the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider is currently working on the updates to the emergency plan and once this is completed the document will be sent to the local municipality as well as the county EMA for review and signatures.

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