Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 18508 (Scranton, PA)
Drawing on public state data, this directory lists 8 listed care providers in ZIP 18508, Scranton, PA - 4 child care centers, 1 head start programs, 3 child care providers.
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How to compare care in ZIP 18508
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
For families in ZIP 18508, Scranton, PA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 18508
Among the 8 care providers listed in ZIP 18508, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 5 of these providers report 284 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 284 |
Care types in ZIP 18508
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Child Care Providers | 3 | View ZIP directory |
Providers in ZIP 18508
Nearby ZIP codes in Scranton
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN CHILD CARES LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 51 |
| DISCOVERY MONTESSORI PROVIDENCE | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 62 |
| LITTLE PEOPLE DAY CARE SCHOOL | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 113 |
| NORTH SCRANTON I CENTER | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| NORTH SCRANTON II CENTER | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Scranton Pre K Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| SCRANTON PREK CENTER | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| SMALL WONDERS LEARNING CENTER | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 42 |
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Where this data comes from
Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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