JENNY KIDS FAMILY DAYCARE
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA·Group Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address862 MCNAIR ST, HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA, 18202
CountyLuzerne
Phone(570) 233-0650
Operating details
Capacity12
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 8, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium7
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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862 MCNAIR ST, HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA, 18202, HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 18202
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/8/2026
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium7
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/8/2026
Health Information/ACIP recommended immunization record (3280.131(a)/3280.131(e))
During the Renewal Inspection on 4/8/2026, Children #1, #2 and #3 each had current health reports with the immunization history in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP on file. However, these initial health reports with the immunization history attached were not received within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance at the facility. See LIS code sheet for dates. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: We reminded all parents that the initial report and immunization report need to be on file within 60 days of when the child starts attending. We were able to obtain the late health/immunization reports prior to the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/13/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Heat Source (3280.71)
On 3/19/2026, Child #1 burned their hands on a baseboard heater in the facility. The child sustained second degree burns on the palms and hands. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: Replaced heaters with Central AC + heating in playroom and sleep room. All hot water pipes have a protective guard placed over. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/11/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Two written references (3280.192(5))
On 3/24/2026, Staff #1 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file. Staff #1 was verified to be working at the facility on 3/19/2026. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Staff #1 no longer working at daycare effective 3/20/26. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/20/2026 - High risk3/23/2026
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3280.182(3)/3280.182(5))
During an unannounced inspection on 3/24/2026, the record/emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parent consent for emergency medical care for the child and also did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Checked all records to ensure signature in emergency + first aid administration section. If they didn't instructed parents to do so. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Name on bottle/Written consent (3280.133(3)/3280.133(6))
On 3/19/2026, Child #1 burned their hands on a baseboard heater in the facility. Staff #1 applied Trombosil cream on the child's hands. During an unannounced inspection on 3/24/2026, it was discovered that the Trombosil cream was not labeled with the child's name and the parent did not provide written consent for administration of any medication. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. Correction: Took Trombosil cream out of first aid box since did not have a parent consent letter. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Portable space heaters/Manufacturer's instructions (3280.92(a)/3280.92(c))
During an unannounced inspection on 3/24/2026, it was observed that the facility was using a small portable space heater in both childcare spaces. The manufacturer's instructions for use for these two small portable space heaters were not in an accessible area in the facility or on file anywhere in the facility on 3/24/2026. Requirement: Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions. The manufacturer's instructions for use shall be kept in an accessible area in the facility. Correction: Took out the portable space heaters and a central AC + heating was installed was installed on 4/11/26. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/11/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Mixed age levels (3280.52(c))
Upon arrival to an unannounced inspection on 3/24/2026, Staff #2 was observed working alone in the Main Room with a mixed-age group of 1 infant, 1 young toddler and 3 preschool children. Two staff persons are required to maintain the required staff-to child ratios for this mixed-age group of children. After a few minutes, Staff #4 returned to the Main Room and had one child with them. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The operator must print and post the required staff-to-child ratios in each measured childcare space. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed. Correction: 1. Staff will maintain ratios and mixed ratios at all times and posted the required staff to child ratio requirements on the bulletin board on 3/25/26. Correction Date: 3/25/2026 Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/6/2026 - High risk3/23/2026
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Primary staff person present (3280.34(b)(5)/3280.52(a)(1))
There was an incident at the facility on 3/19/2026 where a child was injured. It was verified that Staff #1 was the only staff person present at the facility when the incident occurred on 3/19/2026. During the file review on 3/24/2026, Staff #1 had a high school diploma on file, but did not have verification of 2 years of experience working with children on file to verify that they were qualified as a primary staff person. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in §3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person. Correction: Staff #1 no longer employed at the daycare Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/20/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Comply with CPSL (3280.32(a))
Staff #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within a 60-month time period. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/28/2021 and the updated mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/11/2026. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must complete mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months. Correction: Completed mandated reporter training on 3/11/26. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - High risk3/23/2026
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3280.32(a)/3280.192(4))
During an unannounced inspection on 3/24/2026. Staff #2 was observed to be working unsupervised and directly with children. Staff #2 did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance is on file. Correction: Sent NSOR application on 3/24/26 and received it on 3/31/26. Staff #2 did not work in the facility until NSOR was received. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3280.182(7))
On 3/19/2026, Child #1 burned their hands on a baseboard heater in the facility. The parent was not provided with the accident/injury report until 3/23/2026. Requirement: A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction: Provided parent of Child #1 with injury report and created 2 copies: 1 for accident file and another for child's file. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
Supervised at all times (3280.113(a))
On 3/19/2026, Child #1 burned their hands on a baseboard heater in the facility while Staff #1 was vacuuming the area rug in the childcare space. Staff #1 is no longer employed at the facility. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Correction: Staff #1 no longer employed and signed letter stating will no longer have contact with any child from daycare. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/20/2026
2025
- Medium risk7/2/2025
Health Information (3280.131(a))
On 7/2/2025, Child #1 did not have an initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: The parent has been contacted and will provide an updated health report for Child #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/7/2025 - High risk7/2/2025
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3280.182(3)/3280.182(5))
The emergency contact information/record on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and also did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: We will have the parent update the emergency contact information form to sign for written parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/2/2025 - Medium-Low risk7/2/2025
Written statement (3280.166(1))
On 7/2/2025, Child #1, an infant did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent on file. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: We will obtain the written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for this infant. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/2/2025 - Medium-High risk7/2/2025
ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy (3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(3))
On 7/2/2025, Child #1, age 8 months did not have any written verification on file to indicate the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/2/2025 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: The parent has been contacted and will provide an updated health report for Child #1 that verifies that the child has been administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The child will be dismissed from care until the immunization record is updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/3/2025 - Medium-High risk7/2/2025
Insurance coverage information (3280.124(b)(6))
On 7/2/2025, the emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: We will have the parent update the emergency contact form to include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/2/2025 - Medium-Low risk7/2/2025
Clean, age appropriate (3280.105(a))
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/2/2025, the playpens and rest mats used by the children in the facility for rest equipment were not labeled were not labeled for the use of a specific child to be used only by the specified child. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: The cribs were immediately labeled with the name of the child to be used only by that child. The rest mats were labeled with a number to match corresponding chart that was posted with the number and name of the child to be used only by that child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/2/2025 - Medium-High risk3/3/2025
Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3280.66(a))
During the opening inspection on 4/1/2025, several cleaning materials that were labeled keep out of children were seen in unlocked cabinets below the sinks in the main childcare room and in the bathroom. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: The cleaning materials were immediately removed from the unlocked cabinets and moved to an area that will be inaccessible to children. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/1/2025 - Medium-High risk3/3/2025
Refrigerator (3280.106)
During the opening inspection on 4/1/2025, the refrigerator available for the facility did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: A working thermometer was immediately purchased and placed in the refrigerator. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/1/2025 - Medium riskStandard 1103/3/2025
110º F or less (3280.69(a))
During the opening inspection on 4/1/2025, the hot water temperature for the sinks in the bathroom and main childcare room measured 130° F. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: The hot water heater temperature was adjusted to less 110° F. The hot water no longer exceeds 110° F. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/1/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$912/month
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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: HAZLE TOWNSHIP, Luzerne County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Group Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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