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1133 Wyoming Ave, Kingston PA 18704 · License #CER-00251839 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #14 were dated 7/1/2024 and 8/23/2025. Also, the fire safety trainings on file for Staff #12 and Staff #14 were dated 8/2024 and 9/2025. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
The Multipurpose Room Restroom had peeling paint on the wall near the toilet. Peeling paint was also observed on the light green wall near the entrance to the Multipurpose Room Restroom. Additionally, peeling paint was observed at the base of a wall pipe that was located near the flamingo mural in the Multipurpose Room. A blue trampoline cover in the Multipurpose Room was observed to have multiple tears. A cover that was above the toilet paper holder in the Multipurpose Room Restroom was torn and had damaged foam. The fence in the Large Outdoor Play Area had a gate with 10 exposed bolts and one cracked metal fence post that posed a scratching hazard. The fence in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area had four exposed bolts and a gate with one exposed bolt.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
A child was observed to be sleeping in a lion-themed pack n play in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. One side of the pack n play was against the wall, and another side of the pack n play was against a shelf. This child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of their pack n play.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The financial agreement information, dated 8/14/25, that was on file for Child #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 through Child #5 did not include the address of the children's physician or source of medical care. Also, the emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Two bottles of prepared formula were observed in a black lunch box that was on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Young Toddler Room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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 #3 had State Police Clearances on file dated 7/11/19 and 7/25/24; Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 7/18/19 and 8/2/24; and DHS FBI Clearances on file dated 7/12/19 and 9/4/24. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
The restroom in Room 10 was observed to have a trash can with used tissues. This trash can was missing a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.102(a) · 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. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Four stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 1. Two brown stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 1's restroom, Room 2, and Room 8. Room 8's restroom was observed to have two chipped ceiling tiles. A chipped ceiling tile was observed in Room 7's restroom. One cracked ceiling tile, two ceiling tiles with water stains, and three ceiling tiles that were chipped were observed in Room 10. The Multipurpose Room was observed to have a brown stained ceiling light by the zoo wall and one cracked ceiling tile by the two wall posts. The Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a fence with five exposed screws. The Side Yard was observed to have a rusty screw that was protruding from a wooden fence. These screws were accessible to children and posed a safety hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The restroom in Room 5 was observed to be missing a hand washing sign at the toilet area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
Three cots in Room 7 and three cribs in Room 10 were observed to be missing labels. This rest equipment was required to be labeled for use by a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The agreement on file for Child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report on file for Child #3, dated 7/8/24, did not include statements which indicated that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Staff person #8 (see code sheet for date of hire) provided an initial health assessment dated 8/8/2023 but it did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The only tuberculosis screening in their file was dated 8/2/2022, which is more than 12 months prior to their initial service at the facility and therefore not acceptable.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. In the library, several ceiling tiles had water damage.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10): 1 hour health and safety update and center based health and safety training, respectively by 12/30/22.
A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. Staff person's #1 and #2 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update date of 01/01/23 and 01/25/23. These were required to be completed by 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. In the infant room, diaper rash cream was on laying on the infant changing table and was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. The first aid kit in the infant room did not contain soap and tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. In the infant room during nap time it was observed that several children's pack and plays were not spaced 2 feet apart on three sides.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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 child care group settings). Child #1 will be removed from care by close of business on 11/2/23 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter.
A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. Child #1 immunization record indicates the child does not have the flu vaccine for 2022 and no exemption letter is in child's file. The child is over six months of age.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. The diaper changing mat, in the infant room, had a tear exposing the inner foam and preventing them from being sanitized properly.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
While reviewing child files #1, #2, #3, and #4, the inspector found that all four child files were missing child service reports as are required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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.
While reviewing child files #1, #2, #3, and #4, the inspector found that all four child emergency contact forms were not updated every six months as is required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
While reviewing child files #1, #2, #3, and #4, the inspector found that all four child agreement forms were not updated every six months as is required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director 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.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/7/23 the inspector observed the fire drill log and noted that the last fire drill was dated for March 31st, 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
While at the facility unannounced on 7/7/23 the inspector observed the fire drill and evacuation log and found that the facility did not have complete documentation for the May 10th, 2023, manual testing of the fire alarm system as is required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
Staff # 1 was witnessed smacking Child # 1 on the buttocks. Staff # 1 was witnessed threatening Child # 1 that if he is going to cry like a baby, she will put him in the highchair like a baby. Staff # 1 admitted to saying this to Child # 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Staff # 1 will need 2 hours of PQAS training, in person or live webinar regarding behavior management. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is through the Regional Key. The legal entity must receive DHS approval before scheduling the training.
Staff # 1 was witnessed smacking Child # 1 on the buttocks. Staff # 1 was witnessed threatening Child # 1 that if he is going to cry like a baby, she will put him in the highchair like a baby. Staff # 1 admitted to saying this to Child # 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service training is completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Cert Rep observed a total of 28 exposed bolts on the fence accessible to the children in the outdoor play space. 19 exposed bolts on the main entrance gate, and 9 exposed bolts towards the end of the right side of the fence.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing specific persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the child's date of admission on the financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the record review of the renewal inspection it was observed that the fire system was tested on 7/26/22 then again on 8/31/22 which is a span of 36 days, system was also tested on 9/22/22 then again on 10/31/22 which is a span of 39 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · 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 for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The operator states that the facility did not complete a lockdown drill in the past year. The facility does not have a written plan that includes making accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The new regulations went into effect 12/19/20.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.