Curious Kids Learning Center - Wilkes Barre PA Child Care Center

80 WOOD ST , WILKES BARRE PA 18702
(570) 824-7635
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Curious Kids realizes that many parents have to work full-tim

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186428
  • Capacity: 79
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Wilkes-Barre Area - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11
  • District Office Phone: (570) 704-5333 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2017-10-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file 1 had a state police clearance dated 1/30/12 and was not updated until 3/8/17, a child abuse clearance 2/14/12 and was not updated until 3/15/17, and an FBI clearance dated 2/28/12 and was not updated until 3/9/17. These clearance were not updated every five years from the date on the clearances.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director stated the facility will monitor staff's clearance dates with the facility's computer system regarding updates. The director will have staff apply for updated clearances at least one month if not two months prior to the expiration listed on the clearances in the file to ensure updated clearances are received and in the staff's file before the old ones expire. The director will ensure all initial and subsequet clearances are maintained in the staff files at all times.
2017-03-24 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE RED COUCH IN THE PRESCHOOL READING AREA HAS A TEAR IN THE ARM MATERIAL.

Correction Required: 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 TEAR WAS TAPED. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF MEMBERS NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR OF ANY NEEDED REPAIRS ASAP AND THEY ARE MADE.
2017-03-24 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 1 DID NOT HAVE THE DATE FEE TO BE PAID, ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES LISTED ON THE FEE AGREEMENT AT TIME OF ENROLLMENT.

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 DATE FEE TO BE PAID, ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES WERE ADDED TO CHILD # 1'S FEE AGREEMENT. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL INFORMATION ON THE FEE AGREEMENT IS COMPLETED AT TIME OF CHILD'S ENROLLMENT.
2017-03-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 2 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD SERVICE REPORT COMPLETED IN OVER 6 MONTHS FROM 1/10/16 UNTIL 1/11/17. CHILD # 3 ENROLLED 4/4/16 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD SERVICE REPORT COMPLETED IN MORE THAN 6 MONTHS ON 1/13/17.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD SERVICE REPORTS WERE COMPLETED FOR CHILD # 2 & # 3. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL CHILD SERVICE REPORTS ARE COMPLETED AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS BASED ON CHILDS DATE OF ENROLLMENT AND GRADE IN SCHOOL.
2017-03-24 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF MEMBER # 1 DOES NOT HAVE REFRENCES IN STAFF FILE.

Correction Required: 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF MEMBER # 1 WILL GET 2 REFRENCES ASAP. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL NEW HIRES HAVE 2 REFRENCES ON FILE AT TIME OF HIRE.

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Reviews

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Sad parent Dec 28, 2022

My daughter went here for 1 week this place manhandles ur kids scream at them all day and tells ur child other kids are better then them and don't watch them while they play on there phone worst place ever

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