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Kidz Korner
1047 N Washington St, Wilkes Barre PA 18705 · License #CER-00244585 · Child Care Center
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- (570) 822-2281
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- Address
- 1047 N Washington St, Wilkes Barre PA 18705 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 96 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/14/2020. During the inspection on 12/29/25, Staff #4 was observed having routine interaction and direct contact with children, and there was no proof on file that they completed updated mandated reporter training.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10.
Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for hire date): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
The facility did not have supervision or transportation policies on file.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the Multi-Function School Activity Bus used by the facility to provide transportation during the summer did not have proof that the vehicle was inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the driver did not have the proper required CDL license to drive the vehicle. Staff #8 acknowledged that the vehicle has been used to transport children to field trips and school.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
Staff #2 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 6/28/22 and 3/12/25.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
Staff #1 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance on file dated 5/9/24 and a Child Abuse Clearance on file dated 3/7/24. Both of these clearances were volunteer clearances, but were being used for employment purposes, which is not permitted. Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) had an NSOR Clearance on file dated 7/20/20. This clearance, which expired after 60 months, was required to be renewed prior to its expiration.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, 54 children were observed at the facility. Beyond the Director, there were no additional staff at the facility or employed by the facility who qualified as group supervisors. This amount of children requires at least one Director and 2 Group Supervisors.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
A wall vent in the Pre-K 1 Boys' Restroom was observed to be dusty. The Preschool Restroom had one toilet with a rusty piece of metal on its waterline. Six wooden balance beams in the Outdoor Play Area were observed to have splintered or cracked wood. Also, there was a crack in the green colored area of the jungle gym. The Pre-K 2 Room was observed to have a light switch with an exposed bolt.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
The green wall in the School Age Room and the yellow wall in the Pre-K 2 Room were observed to have chipping paint. The Pre-K 1 Girls' Restroom had chipping paint on the wall behind the toilet area. The Pre-K 1 Boys' Restroom had chipping paint on its door frame and on the wall near the toilet. The Preschool Restroom had chipping paint on the red wall near the windows. Chipping paint was also observed along the windowsill and on the wall behind the toilets. The Outdoor Play Area had chipping paint on the air conditioning unit that was near the fence.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
The sink in the School Age Room was observed to be missing a hand washing sign.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
There was no proof on file showing that the emergency contact information on file for Child #1 and Child #2 had been reviewed, updated, and signed by a parent within the past 6 months.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
The emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
There was no documentation on file indicating that any emergency drills had been conducted.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
The facility had documentation on file showing that they notified the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. The most recent documentation on file was dated 7/21/23. However, this was required to be done annually.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2 and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected by May 22, 2025
- Violation
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the following fire drill logs that were on file: 10/4/24 to 12/17/24.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1 had documentation on file that they completed fire safety trainings on 4/17/23 and 5/31/24. Staff person #3 had documentation on file that they completed fire safety trainings on 4/17/23 and 5/30/2024. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
An electrical outlet, that was on the right-hand side of the door in the Young Toddler Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. The electrical outlet was accessible to the toddler aged children who were being supervised in that room.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
Sport Continuous Spray Sunscreen, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was found in a bookbag, that was about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Older Toddler Room. Coppertone Sunscreen, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was found in a book bag, that was about elbow height, on a hanging rack in the School Age Room. Both of these sunscreens were accessible to the children who were in care.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
The window in the Young Toddler Room was observed to have a torn screen. A hole was observed, near a calendar, on the purple-colored wall in the Pre-K Room. The linoleum flooring under the sink area in the Preschool Room's restroom was peeling up from the floor and posed a tripping hazard. A ceiling tile was observed to be missing from the Pre-K2 Room. Cracked window blinds were also observed in the Pre-K2 Room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
The telephone number of the nearest police department, fire department, and ambulance were not observed by the telephone in the Infant Room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Chipped paint, that was about ankle height, was observed on the walls of the restroom located in the Preschool Room. Chipped paint was also observed on the wall, by the sink and toilet, in the women's bathroom that is located in the Pre-K Room. Chipped paint, that was located about ankle height, was observed on the red wall of the Pre-K2 Room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
A clear glass window, that extended to the floor, was observed in the School Age Room. The walls and doors of the Infant Room were observed to be made of clear glass. Both rooms were missing a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
There was no hand washing sign observed at the kitchen sink.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
Plastic bags, containing diapers, were found, about ankle height, in an unlocked cabinet that was in the Infant Room. The plastic bags were accessible to the infants in that room.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play, was not observed in the Infant or Pre-K2 Room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not observed in the Pre-K2 Room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
A container with milk was observed in a lunch bag that was hanging, about elbow height, on a rack in the School Age Room. Eggs and cut oranges were observed in a lunch bag that was about knee height on a wooden shelf in the Pre-K Room. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #3 (see code sheet for date of hire) only has documentation that they completed the one-hour Health and Safety update on 1/22/2023. This training was required to be completed by 12/30/2022 for an existing staff.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #8 has current pediatric first aid/CPR training on file dated 5/28/2024. However, they did not complete the training prior to the previous one on file expiring 8/2023.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #6 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #6 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 9/5/2023, but it was not from a PQAS approved trainer or in a PQAS approved curriculum. An acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR, dated 5/28/24, was on file but was not completed within the required 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
- Violation
The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 8/1/23 to 9/1/23, 9/1/23 to 10/2/23, 12/1/23 to 1/3/24, 3/1/24 to 4/1/24, 5/1/24 to 6/3/24.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
- Violation
The facility's shaken baby policy does not address strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, or the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Staff #1 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, update completed 2/2/23. Staff #3 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, update completed 1/22/23. Staff #5 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, update completed 1/20/23. Staff #6 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, update completed 1/22/23. Staff #7 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, update completed 7/17/23. Staff #8 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, update completed 1/18/23. Staff #9 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, update completed 1/22/23. Staff #10 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Staff #6, 9 & 10 do not have proof of annual fire safety training.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff #10 has not completed the required 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Staff #2 has a PDE FBI clearance on file. DHS does not accept Department of ED FBI clearances. Staff #8 has a state police clearance dated 9/13/16 which exceeds the requirement of obtaining clearances every 5 years.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Staff #10 does not have an annual written evaluation on file.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Cert Rep observed a stained ceiling tile in the school age room.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection Cert Rep asked Staff #1, 2, 3 & 4 who their assigned groups were, the staff did not have an assigned group. Staff stated they were responsible for all the children.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the parents work addresses and telephone numbers.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(4) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.
Child #4 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022, date of last flu vaccine 11/16/21. No exemption letter on file.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Staff #2 has a health assessment dated 8/31/20, which exceeds the requirement of every 24 months.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Operator does not have proof of an annual emergency drill being conducted annually.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
The operator does not have proof that a copy of the emergency plan was submitted to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
The operator does not have proof of annual written notification to the local traffic authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
The heating vent located on the floor in the young toddler room is rusty
Corrected by Jul 30, 2022
- Violation
The staff file was reviewed for Staff Person #1. The file contained the request for a PA state police clearance dated 4/24/2020, but did not contain the completed clearance. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a PA child abuse clearance dated 3/23/22, which was after the date of hire for Staff Person #2. The file did not contain the request for the clearance.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There are areas of peeling paint located on the white trim in the school-age room and on the brown trim located in the bathroom. There are areas of damaged plaster located over the bathroom sinks.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
- Violation
The sink located in the infant room currently does not work and children are being diapered in the room. Staff said that sanitizer was being used instead of handwashing to meet the handwashing requirement.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
Styrofoam bowls were being used for cereal in the preschool room
Corrected by Jul 30, 2022
- Violation
The facility does not have a written plan displayed in each child care space identifying means of transporting a child to emergency care. The policy must accompany a staff person when they leave on an excursion with the children.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
There is an inhaler located in the first-aid kit in the young toddler room that is not labeled for use by a specific child
Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 11/1/21 Cert rep observed the containers of food that had been prepared for lunch for the young toddlers was placed on the changing table mat in the young toddler room.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
- Violation
Cert rep. conducted a renewal inspection at the facility on 11/1/21 and requested access to the staff files. Cert rep. was told that the director had removed the files from the facility to work on and as a result they were not available to check during the inspection.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
- Violation
Facility person #1 who is identified as an assistant group supervisor has PA Child Abuse and Criminal Volunteer Clearances on file. Facility person #1 is required to have a PA Child Abuse and Criminal Clearance for employment in order to supervise children and be counted in staff/ child ratios.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There are areas of peeling red paint located in the bathroom located at the front of the center. There is also some areas of peeling white paint on the trim on the windowsill of the preschool room, trim in the older toddler room and in the young toddler room.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
Operator does not have documentation on file to verify that fire alarm testing is being conducted every thirty days since the regulation went into effect on 12/19/20. The operator does not have documentation on file to verify the date of purchase or the date of installation of the fire alarm system.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainin…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for hire date): Pediatric Fir…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 22, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to cari…” — what has changed since then?
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