Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center

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. The most recent fire detection system testing log on file was observed to be 4/10/26. However, another fire detection system test should have occurred by 5/10/26, and there was no proof of this on file.

Corrected by May 11, 2026

View state record

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 #1may not work in a childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility.

During the inspection on 4/22/26, Staff #1, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 60 months, was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Pre-K Counts Room. There was no proof on file that they had their out-of-state clearance, which was required prior to them working with children.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2026

View state record

3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Eight cockroaches, both alive and dead, were observed to be stuck to tape that was on the back of a poster board which was lying on the floor in the Preschool Room.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2026

View state record

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

The Preschool Restroom had peeling paint on the door. Also, on the Preschool Room's pink wall, that was next to the restroom door, peeling paint was observed. Additionally, the white wall to the right of the black storage room doors in the Pre-K outdoor patio, had chipping paint.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

View state record

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Clear and white plastic storage drawers, that were observed in the Infant/Toddler Restroom, had cracked plastic at its base. This posed a potential scratch hazard.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2026

View state record

3270.31(f)(1) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff person #1 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 and CPR. Staff person #1 completed the training on 2/4/26.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2026

View state record

3270.111(a) · 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 of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play was not observed in the Preschool Room.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

View state record

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 #2 was observed to be missing a parent's work phone number.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

View 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. Facility Person #2 may not work or volunteer in a childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility.

Facility Person #2 (see code sheet for first day with children), who was observed in a volunteer capacity on 8/28/25, had a disclosure statement on file dated 7/16/25. This was required to be completed prior to Facility Person #2 volunteering with children. Also, an incomplete FBI clearance was present in the file, but not a fully completed clearance, and that there was no NSOR on file.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

View state record

3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

A snake plant was observed on a windowsill in the Preschool Room.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

View state record

3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Staff #1 was observed to be supervising four preschoolers in the outdoor patio area immediately adjacent to the Preschool Room. Staff #1 acknowledged that they did not have a first aid kit with them, nor did they have emergency contact information for the children under their supervision.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

View state record

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.

A jagged, rusted piece of metal was observed, about ankle height, near the doorway of the Toddler Room Restroom. Also, chipping paint was observed on the wall near the window in the Preschool Room.

Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

View state record

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Facility Person #2 had a health assessment on file dated 10/8/2024; however, the assessment did not indicate whether the individual was free from communicable diseases or address their suitability to provide child care.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

View state record

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Facility Person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

View state record

3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Child #5 (see code sheet for admission date) had an initial health report that was dated 4/22/25. This was required to be completed and on file within 60-days of the child being admitted.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

View state record

3270.76/3270.102(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. 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.

The Preschool Room and restroom next to the Infant/Young Toddler Room had one dusty air vent. The Older Toddler Room and Infant/Young Toddler Room had two dusty air vents. Two red and blue mats in the Infant/Young Toddler Room had torn plastic.

Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

View state record

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 proof that the emergency drills were conducted annually. The only emergency drill on file was dated 7/10/2024.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

View 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.

Desitin diaper cream, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a child's bookbag, that was about hip height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. The diaper cream was accessible to the older toddlers who were in that room.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

View state record

3270.102(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.

The Preschool Room's playhouse was observed to have a roof with cracked, sharp wooden shingles.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

View state record

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement on file for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

View state record

3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) · 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 name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Child #4 did not have documentation on file which included the phone number of their physician or medical care provider. Child #1 did not have emergency contact information on file which included a release person's phone number.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

View state record

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 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's home phone number.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

View state record

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was dated 5/5/23 and 3/14/24. More than 6 months had lapsed between parental reviews, updates, and signatures.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

View state record

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: 5/3/2024 and 6/3/2024.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

View state record

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 8/22/23. The first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain scissors.

Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

View state record

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Peeling paint was observed in the toddler/preschool porch play space outside on the railing and in the lower-level porch outdoor plays space on the white walls.

Corrected by Aug 27, 2023

View state record

3270.102(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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. In the lower-level preschool room, a nail was exposed on the shingle of the playhouse inside the room. The nail is accessible to children.

Corrected by Aug 27, 2023

View state record

3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. In the infant/toddler room, during lunch, a young toddler was observed eating in a highchair without the safety straps on.

Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

View state record

3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing 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 8/22/23. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. The Director acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2023

View state record

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child files #1,2,3, and 5 did not have a department approved child service report on file in the last six months.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

View state record

3270.123(a)(5)/3270.181(c) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child #2's fee agreement did not list a release person. Children #1,2, 3 and 5 have fee agreements that have not been updated in the last six months.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

View state record

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child #2 and #4 files did not list the parents work address on the emergency contact form. Child #4 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

View state record

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Children #2 and #4's emergency contact form did not list health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #5's emergency contact form did not list the health insurance policy number.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

View state record

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

The first aid kit was on a shelf within the reach of children in the pre-k room.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

View state record

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

The refrigerator in the kitchen had some spills on one of the shelves that needed to be cleaned.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

View state record

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.

There was a bottle of Benadryl and an Epi pen stored in a first-aid kit that was within reach of the children in the pre-k room.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

View state record

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

There was a bottle of Benadryl that expired 5/2022 and an epi pen that expired 11/21 in the pre-k first-aid kit.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

View state record

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.

Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the fire detection system was tested 12/2/2021 and then not again until 1/24/2022, a period of 53 days.

Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

View state record