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Kings College Early Learning Center

177 N Main St, Wilkes Barre PA 18701 · License #CER-00248676 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 225 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr4-Star programLast inspected Dec 4, 2025
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177 N Main St, Wilkes Barre PA 18701 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysBefore SchoolFull Year

Ages served

Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 225 children
4
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Dec 4, 2025 — Change in Location Capacity
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 20, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    The paint on the side wall of the Pre-K Prep classroom was observed to be chipped and accessible to children. The pillar in the Pre-K A classroom was also observed to have chipped paint and accessible to children.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2025

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Nov 13, 2024 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 12, 2024 — Change in Location Capacity
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 16, 2024 — Initial review
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire.

    An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training, pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #3 completed pediatric first aid/CPR on 11/8/23 and health and safety training on 11/4/23.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services).

    An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 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 10/9/18. Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training on 1/22/24. Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 11/17/23.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

    An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires health assessments to be updated every 24 months. Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 7/12/21 and this health assessment was not updated until 10/20/23. Staff #2 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Nov 20, 2025 inspection noted: “The paint on the side wall of the Pre-K Prep classroom was observed to be chipped and accessible to children. The pillar in the Pre-K A classroom was also obser…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 16, 2024 inspection noted: “An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-servi…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error