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Curious Kids Learning Center
80 Wood St, Wilkes Barre PA 18702 · License #CER-00244512 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (570) 824-7635
- Address
- 80 Wood St, Wilkes Barre PA 18702 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 75 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Staff Persons #1 and #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had incomplete Pennsylvania State Police Clearances present in their files, but not fully completed clearances. The clearance for Staff #1 was still listed in "Under Review" status, and the clearance for Staff #2 did not contain the dissemination date when the clearance was processed.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
A bag hanging near the doorway in the Preschool Room was observed to contain Member's Mark alcohol swabs and Wet Wipes that were labeled, "keep out of reach of children." These items were accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that room.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. The agreements on file for Child #1 and #3 did not specify the dates of each child's admission.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 and #3 did not include the parent's work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the parent's work address.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
Child #3 had had a current health assessment on file dated 6/23/25, but it was missing required information, such as the child's ability to participate in childcare and whether or not they appeared to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
The albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol prescribed for Child #6 and #7 were observed in a locked medication box in the School Age Room. The medication for Child #6 had an April 6, 2025 discard date. The medication for Child #7 had an October 2024 expiration date. Both of these medications should have been appropriately discarded.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
One electrical outlet, near the green chair in the Toddler Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to the toddlers being supervised in that room.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Violation
One brown stained ceiling tile was observed, near a clock, in the School Age Room. A radiator near the cubbies in the Preschool Room was observed to have a sharp piece of jagged metal, which was accessible to the preschoolers. A toilet in the Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts near its base.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Violation
Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a health assessment on file dated 8/15/23, but it was completed more than 12 months prior to initial service at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #6 did not have a Child Abuse clearance on file.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Aveeno baby lotion was observed in a black bookbag, and Banana Boat Sunscreen and Butt Paste were observed in a child's lunch box. All items were labeled "keep out of reach of children", and were located about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Toddler Room. All items were accessible to the toddlers who were present in that room. One peace lily plant and one rubber plant were located, about hip height, on a black shelf in the School Age Room. Three song-of-India plants were observed, about hip height, on a white and orange colored shelf in the School Age Room. One peace lily plant was observed, about shoulder height, on a wooden shelf by the entranceway to the Preschool Room. These plants are all toxic to humans.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
Four cracked and two brown stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Preschool Room. One cracked and one brown stained ceiling tile were observed in the Kitchen. A ripped white and red soccer ball was observed in the Outdoor Infant/Toddler Play Area. A ripped yellow and white soccer ball, used by the children at the facility, was observed in a blue cart near the facility's entrance. Next to the tree in the Outdoor Preschool/School Age Play Area, there is an approximately eight-inch gap between the faux grass turf and the fence. This gap poses a potential tripping hazard.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreements on file for Child #1, #3, and #5 did not include each child's admission date. The agreement on file for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · 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 the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The phone number of the physician or medical provider for Child #1 was not on file. Child #4 and Child #5 did not have a parent's work phone number on file.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Infants' Tylenol, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a child's lunchbox, that was about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Toddler Room. This medication was accessible to the toddlers who were present in that room.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Cut peaches were observed in a child's lunchbox, that was on a wooden shelf, in the School Age Room.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 10/1/23 to 11/27/23.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address and phone number.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. Two bolts on the fence pole were exposed in the infant/toddler play space and accessible to children. In the preschool/school age playground a sharp metal tie was exposed on the gate pole and accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. In the infant/toddler backroom the refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
- Violation
During the record review of the renewal inspection it was observed that the fire system was tested on 10/3/22 then again on 11/7/22 which is a span of 35 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
- Violation
Operator admitted that she has not notified the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
- Violation
Required emergency phone numbers are not posted by the phones in the Toddler Room and the Preschool Room
Corrected by Jan 12, 2022
- Violation
The paint on the wooden toy trucks located in the preschool is peeling on some of the trucks
Corrected by Dec 29, 2021
- Violation
Written notification of safe routes are not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility and the operator states she did not notify to the local authorities of the location of the facility and the pedestrian and transportation used by the child care center
Corrected by Jan 12, 2022
- Violation
During a complaint visit to the facility on 11/4/21 staff could not produce documentation to verify that the fire drill log and the monthly fire alarm testing log are up to date
Corrected by Dec 7, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Persons #1 and #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had incomplete Pennsylvania State Police Clearances present in their files, but not fully c…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 28, 2025 inspection noted: “One electrical outlet, near the green chair in the Toddler Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to the to…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 9, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #6 did not have a Child Abuse clearance on file.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error