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Cheder Menachem Boys

Kingston, PA · Luzerne County
715 Schuyler Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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715 Schuyler Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252291
License Issued
Apr 3, 2026
Active Through
Apr 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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Cheder Menachem Boys is a Child Care Center in Kingston PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a)

Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: A soccer ball in the 2nd Grade (2B) Classroom closet had torn fabric. Also, a gold chair in the 2nd Grade (2B) Classroom had a ripped seat with exposed foam. The 1st Grade (1A) Classroom had a cracked plastic toy box lid. In the same room, a teacher's desk had two drawers with one exposed screw each. The 3rd Grade (Room 24) Classroom had a black plastic plant container that was cracked. The top floor restroom had three toilets with two exposed bolts each at their base. The black seat of a gold chair in Lunchroom 1 was observed to be torn and had exposed foam. An orange fabric chair in Lunchroom 2 had a dirty, stained seat. A gold chair in Lunchroom 2 had a torn seat with exposed foam. Also, an electrical outlet wall plate cover in Lunchroom 2 was observed to be cracked and had sharp edges. One wooden bench seat in Lunchroom 2 had chipping wood at its corner. Another wooden bench seat in the same room had a hole from where wood was missing. Six gold chairs that were in the Shul Room closet had torn seats with exposed foam. The Shul Room had 29 gold chairs with torn seats and exposed foam.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The soccer ball in 2B will be removed. The gold chair in 2B will be taped The toy box lid in 1A will be taped. The teachers drawer in the desk in 1A will be fixed with a hew handle and the screw will be removed. The black plastic cracked container in Room 24 will be removed. The bolts in the toilets in the top floor restroom will be covered. The gold damaged chair in lunchroom 1 will be removed. The orange fabric chair in Lunchroom 2 will be removed. The gold damaged chair in Lunchroom 2 will be removed. The electrical plate cover in Luchroom 2 will be replaced The wooden bench in Lunchroom 2 that is chipped will be taped over. The wooden bench seat in Lunchroom 2 will be repaired with take. The gold chairs in the Shul Room will be taped over where they are damaged
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 12/4/25. Staff #3, Staff #7, and Staff #15 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 9/8/25. Staff #8, Staff #10, and Staff #17 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 9/4/25. Staff #9, Staff #13, and Staff #18 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 10/28/25. Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #14, and Staff #16 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 9/7/25. Staff #19 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/7/24 and 12/30/25. These were required to be done annually.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #3, #7, #15, #8,#10, #17, #9, #13, #18,#11,#12,#14,#16,#19 have completed the fire safety training.
2026-01-12 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff #14, Staff #15, and Staff #16 each had one evaluation on file dated May 2025; however, evaluations are required to be completed within one year of each staff working. Staff #17 had evaluations dated February 1, 2024, and May 14, 2025, which did not meet the annual requirement.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
#14, #15, #16 and #17 have current staff evaluations
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a)

Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The Sixth Grade Room had a clear plastic toy tote box with visible cracks and sharp edges. Additionally, a gray plastic container holding hockey sticks was observed to be cracked. The radiator in the Seventh Grade Room, which was not fully covered, had exposed sharp and rusted metal pieces. In Breakfast Room 2, an orange chair was observed to have a crack and an upholstered chair in the Gym had torn fabric.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will use duct tape to cover the visible crack and sharp edges on the plastic tote toy box and the gray plastic container in the 6th-grade classroom. The radiator in the 7th grade classroom will be painted over and will be fully covered so that the children do not have access to the metal pieces The cracked orange chair in Breakfast Room 2 will be removed. The Upholstered chair In the Gym will be removed.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 through #8 and #10 did not include the parent's work address and work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents work address and work phone numbers for Children #1 though #8 and Child #10 will be added.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #9, #11, and #15 had a letter on file stating that they graduated from high school. However, these letters did not meet the requirements for proof of high school graduation. There was no proof that the person signing the education letter was a representative from the school and the letter was not on official school letterhead.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff#1, #9, #11, and #15 will be providing either high school diploma or a signed letter from their high school administration on their high school letterhead as proof of their graduation.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #13, #14, and #16 did not complete the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare training. Staff #13 had 10 hours and 30 minutes of annual childcare training on file. Staff #14 and #16 had 5 hours and 30 minutes of annual childcare training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #13, #14, and #16 have completed the missing hours
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff #13 had staff evaluations on file dated 3/16/23 and 6/4/24. However, these were required to be completed annually.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #13 has had an evaluation within the last 12 months.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the classrooms and cafeteria.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule will be posted in each room used
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. The parent handbook did not contain general daily schedule or a dismissal policy.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will update the parent handbook to include a daily schedule and dismissal policy.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Child(ren) #1-10's fee agreement does not list a release person.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ask the parents to add the names of the release people to the fee agreement form.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Child #2's emergency contact form did not list the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child #1 and #2's emergency contact form did not list the health insurance policy numbers.

Correction Required: 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 health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will have the parents complete the required information.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Child(ren) #1-3 & #5-10's emergency contact form did not list the release person's address. Child #8's emergency contact form did not list a release person.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 will have emergency contact added. Children 1-10 will have the release addresses of their emergency contact forms.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Staff person #4 has a Health and Safety update date of 1/24/23. This was required to completed by 12/30/22.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 4 has the health and safety update
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Child(ren) #1-10's file does not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions. The operator stated that the children at times do go for walks off the school property.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of children 1-10 will sign that we can participate in walks and trips.

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