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Jaels Lil Learn And Play Lab Llc

Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (4 reviews)
1305 Washburn St, Scranton, PA 18504
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Quick Facts

Capacity
70 children
Type of Care
After School
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 800-5260
1305 Washburn St
Scranton, PA 18504
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251464
License Issued
Mar 9, 2026
Active Through
Mar 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

Reviews

4.0
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Brenda
2018-09-25 19:23:30
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Best daycare my kids ever been to. Love the stuff's.

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Cindy
2018-08-28 02:21:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

We love this daycare facility. Highly recommended!

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Mary Jo
2018-08-19 02:50:51
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Best daycare and staffs in Scranton. My daughter's love this daycare facility. I would recommend this daycare to anybody.

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Anon1234
2018-04-14 17:29:05
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Ghetto, poorly ran, terrible management skills. Would not recommend for employment or child care!!!!

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced visit, posted notes were reviewed. The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
2026-07-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(9) - Director or designated staff person responsibility/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility/Written record

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced visit, rep requested to view the fire safety logs. The facility could not locate documentation of completing any recent fire alarm drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure 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.)
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure 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.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed that there was not a daily activities plan posted in the Infant room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily schedule will be posted in the infant room.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #2's last service report in file is dated for 12/4/24. This date indicates that a service report was not done within the 6-month requirement. Child #3s service report is dated for 11/25/25, however was not signed by the parent.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will complete a child service report for child #2. Director will obtain the signature of the parent for child #3.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(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 7/4/24 and the financial agreement was last dated for 8/1/23. Child 2#'s emergency contact sheet and agreement were last dated for 2/24/25. Child #3's emergency contact sheet and agreement were last dated for 1/2/25. These dates indicate that an update was not done 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.)
Director will obtain updates information on the emergency contact sheet and financial agreements for all children.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2s previous health assessment is dated for 8/31/23. An updated health assessment was not obtained until 9/3/25. This date indicates that an updated assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has obtained an updated health assessment, and it will remain on file.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill on file.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous dated Pediatric CPR training was completed on 2/25/23. An updated training was completed until 8/13/25. This date indicates that the staff did not renew their certification on or before the expiration of their last training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will ensure all staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed in the preschool room that there were parts of the wall that had chipped and damage paint. It was also observed that there were peelings of the baseboard molding along the walls.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will ensure all floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster will not be permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

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: 2/1/25 to 3/31/25, 6/27/25 to 7/29/25.

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Director will test fire alarms within every 30 days.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have an updated child service report on file. Last review and signed report was on 8/11/2023.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child service report was completed but not signed by the parent. Director will ensure that the parent will sign the child service report.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(5) - Physician name, address, phone/Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #3 did not have the physicians address listed on the emergency contact sheet. Child #4 did not have the physicians name or information of the child's special needs listed on the emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain the missing information for both children and have the parents add it to the emergency contact sheet.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #4 did not have the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact sheet. It was also observed that Child #2, #4, & #5 did not have the release person's address on their emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain the missing information for both children and have the parents add it to the emergency contact sheet.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1 and #2's financial agreement was not reviewed and updated within 6-months.

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.)
Director will have the parents review and sign the financial agreement.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed that Staff #1's previous Child Abuse clearance was dated for 8/19/19. It was not updated within the 60 months as the update is dated for 12/17/24. It was also observed that Staff #1's previous Mandated Reporter training was dated for 9/26/19 and was not updated until 12/12/24. This indicates that the training was not updated within the 60 months.

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.)
Although late, clearances were obtained and put in the file.

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