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Miss Ellies Education Center
165 Hanover St, Wilkes Barre PA 18702 · License #CER-00253910 · Child Care Center
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- 165 Hanover St, Wilkes Barre PA 18702 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 80 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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.
Relaxing lavender room and body mist spray, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a drawer in the Preschool Room. This spray was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.76/3270.77(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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
The facility's front entrance door had chipped wood near its base. Also, the girls' restroom, which was located near the Multi-purpose Room, had a door with chipped wood. In addition, a black lamp post along the walkway to the Outdoor Play Area had peeling paint.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include a parent's work telephone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Cut fresh fruit, such as strawberries and cantaloupe, were observed in a child's blue dinosaur bookbag on a black shelf in the Older Toddler Room. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
The temperature of the radiator in the Preschool 3 Room was observed to be 119°F. This radiator, which was not insulated or equipped with protective guards, was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a)/3270.104(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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The toilet in the Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts. The Girls' Preschool Restroom had a toilet with two exposed bolts and a radiator with a rough, rusted cover. The Boys' Preschool Restroom had a radiator with a rough, rusted cover. A black chair in the Multipurpose Room was observed to have a tear in the seat.
Corrected by Mar 12, 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 #5 did not include a parent's work phone number.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 10/1/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been 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 available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 had a Health and Safety training on file dated 2/18/19, but it was taken outside of the acceptable timeframe for that training. This training was no longer acceptable to meet this requirement if taken after 6/30/18.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
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.
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: 6/14/24 to 7/15/24 and 7/15/24 to 8/16/24.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
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 #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all completed paperwork is on file at the facility.
Staff #5 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a NSOR Certificate or DHS FBI Clearance on file, and they have been employed for more than 45 days.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Two electrical outlets that were on the wall, by the blue door, in the Multipurpose Room were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. These electrical outlets were accessible to the preschool children who were present in that room.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
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.
Diaper rash ointment, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a bookbag on a table in the Multipurpose Room. The diaper rash ointment was accessible to the preschool aged children that were present in that room.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The Preschool 2 Room was observed to be missing a first aid kit.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- 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.
One ceiling tile with a brown stain on it was observed in Preschool Rooms 1 and 3. Preschool Room 1 was also observed to have one cracked ceiling tile. The plastic wall plate for the electrical outlet, that was on the wall next to the television in the Preschool 3 Room, was observed to be cracked.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. "young toddler" room, for two consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 4/18/24 and 6/17/24.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
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 conducted on 3/11/24. The first aid kit located in preschool room 1 did not contain tweezers.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
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 3/11/24. In the infant room, cert observed plastic bags and a box of plastic gloves on the infant changing table. Under the infant changing table, is open, exposed shelves that contained plastic bags of diapers and plastic wipes. All items are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. Child #1 and #2's emergency contact form did not list the parents work address and phone number. Child #1's emergency contact form did not list the father's home address.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. In the older toddler classroom refrigerator, a baby bottle was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. The emergency plan did not provide information for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
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. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the updated emergency plan for the facility did not address continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the current FBI clearance on file for Staff #3 was from the Department of Education. FBI clearances for childcare staff are required to be completed through the Department of Human Services (DHS). See LIS code sheet.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must develop or update a written procedure to be implemented in the facility regarding maintaining staff:child ratios at all times. The written procedures must address procedures for parent drop off when the classroom is already at the maximum ratio for the size of the group. The legal entity will submit their procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy and procedure and it must be documented in their files.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, Staff #3 was observed supervising a mixed age group of 6 children that included older toddlers and preschool children, and 1 young toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 5 children.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, Staff #3 was observed supervising a mixed age group of 6 children that included older toddlers and preschool children, and 1 young toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 5 children.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The operator must post the required staff:child ratios and the age-level breakdown of children under 3270.4 in each classroom.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, Staff #3 was observed supervising a mixed age group of 6 children that included older toddlers and preschool children, and 1 young toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 5 children.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, one of the electrical outlets to the right of the sink in young toddler classroom was missing a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a childcare space.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the small childcare space located in the 2nd building (2nd room on the left in the basement) did not have a first-aid kit.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
- 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.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, one of the glass windows in the multi-purpose room located in the 2nd building had a crack in it with sharp edges exposed. There were also stained damaged ceiling tiles in the small childcare space in the basement and the hallway leading to this classroom. Some of these damaged ceiling tiles were hanging down.
Corrected by May 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the small childcare space located in the 2nd building (2nd room on the left in the basement) did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the emergency contact information forms were not present in the Infant room for the children receiving care in the space at this time. Cert. Rep. was informed that the emergency contact information forms were kept in the Infant/Toddler room next to the Infant room for both groups of children.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(e) · 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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in any of the childcare spaces in the facility.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(4) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
On 3/24/2023, Child #1, a young toddler did not have a health report on file that was completed within the previous 6 months. In addition, the most recent health report on file for Child #1 did not have the boxes checked to include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem health or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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 childcare group settings). Child #1 and Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/24/2023 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
On 3/24/2023, the files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not have documentation of the up-to-date annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
On 3/24/2023, the hands-free trash cans that were in the infant and toddler classrooms used for discarding soiled diapers were not working properly; thus, they were not consistently hands-free.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
On 3/24/2023, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #4 was dated 2/25/2021. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the facility did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for Child #3, an infant that was obtained from the parent.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #2 will have until 4/19/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #2 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 available to supervise staff persons #1 and #2, staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Corrected by Mar 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · 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. If the 60 days falls on a weekend, the fire drill must be conducted before the weekend and not after.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the fire drill was up to date. However, fire drills had not been conducted at least once every 60 days. The most recent fire drills were documented on 9/19/2022, 11/24/2022 and 1/27/2023.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff to child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During an unannounced visit to facility on 5/9/22 Cert Rep. observed a group of 6 children that included 5 young toddlers and 1 older toddler being supervised by facility person #1. Five of the children were on mats and one child was in a high chair having a snack so nap-time ratios did not apply. Cert rep. also observed one young toddler and 4 infants being supervised by facility person #2 in the infant/toddler room.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There are two outlet covers missing from the outlet located by the sink in the infant room. Outlet covers are missing from the outlet located both under the table and under the stage in the toddler room that is located in Building II.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The facility emergency plan is not posted in a conspicuous location
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- 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.
There is a ceiling tile missing from the ceiling in the lower level Preschool 3 Room. In the toddler room there is a rack that holds metal chairs that is accessible to children. The chairs hang from the rack on two levels and are not secured to the rack. If a child bumps into the rack a chair could fall from the rack creating a potential safety hazard.
Corrected by Apr 23, 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 blue peeling paint located on the walls in the toddler room located in Building II
Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The trash cans located in the lower level boys and girls bathrooms are not lidded
Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
There is a tube of diaper ointment located in the infant room that is being used for child #1 but is not labeled with child #1's name
Corrected by Mar 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The operator states that permission slips with parental written consent have not been signed for the children's diaper ointments
Corrected by Mar 26, 2022
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the operator placed the fire alarm system in test mode but the smoke detectors located in Building II did not work and the system was not fully operational. The facility fire drill log is up to date but the operator said that they did not test the fire alarm every 30 days because they had an annual fire inspection report. They did not realize that they needed to complete and document testing of the fire alarm system every 30 days.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the operator placed the fire alarm system in test mode but the smoke detectors located in Building II did not work and the system was not fully operational.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The child care regulations (3270) are not posted at the facility or way to access them electronically with instructions for contacting the Northeast Regional Child Care Office
Corrected by Mar 26, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 23, 2026 inspection noted: “Relaxing lavender room and body mist spray, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a drawer in the Preschool Room. This spray was accessible t…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 6, 2025 inspection noted: “The temperature of the radiator in the Preschool 3 Room was observed to be 119°F. This radiator, which was not insulated or equipped with protective guards, was…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 11, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 had a Health and Safety training on file dated 2/18/19, but it was taken outside of the acceptable timeframe for that training. This training wa…” — what has changed since then?
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