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20 2nd St, Tunkhannock PA 18657 · License #CER-00255265 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.111(a)/3270.124(e) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. Classroom #4 did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines or a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. The facility's communications letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan did not include the lock down procedures or the special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. Staff person #1 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file dated 1/6/24 and the updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 2/4/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. The parent handbook did not contain a general daily schedule or hours of operation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. In the older infant classroom, cert rep observed a staff person changing an infant's diaper. The staff person did not wash their hands when finished.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/6/26. In the infant classroom refrigerator, Cert Rep observed 3 baby bottles that were not labeled with the children's names.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A staff person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Tiered LIS: 1. A staff person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The date of correction for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. Staff #1 must complete a training related to managing difficult behaviors in the classroom. The Northeast Regional Office must approve the training selected. Once approved staff person #1 will complete the training and the training must be kept on file. The operator must provide a correction date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.
On 10/30/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. It was determined through staff interviews and staff person #1 admitting that on 10/27/25, they shouted and screamed in child #1's face.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
On 10/30/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 conducted on 4/9/25. In the girl's bathroom A&D ointment, that is labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed to be accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
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 conducted on 4/9/25. In classroom 2, cert rep observed two large, ripped holes in the window screens.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a)/3270.102(c) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. In the outdoor playground, Cert rep observed an embedded, blue balance beam that had chipping paint and it did not have loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. In classroom 6, cert rep observed plastic gloves on the changing table. The plastic gloves were accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. Child(ren) #1-7's fee agreement did not contain a release person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. The facility did not have pick up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(h)(2)/3270.61(h)(2)(ii) · The capacity established for indoor space may not be exceeded except when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity. When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. Cert rep observed classroom 5 to be over capacity and this was not indicated on the facility's schedule of daily activities for a 30-minute special activity. Classroom 5 had 20 preschool children and the capacity of the classroom is 17 children.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/25. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The last emergency drill on record is dated 5/12/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.
File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File contained FBI clearances dated 2/27/18 and 5/8/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 spray bottle containing cleaning solution was located on top of the garbage can in the girl's bathroom, in reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
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.
Hand sanitizer was observed in the boy's bathroom in reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. State Police Clearance for Staff # 1 was not updated within 60 months. State Police Clearances were dated 8/17/15 and 5/21/21.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.