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Helping Hands Learning Center

Clarks Summit, PA · Lackawanna County
302 W Main St, Clarks Summit, PA 18414
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Quick Facts

Capacity
46 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 586-5786
302 W Main St
Clarks Summit, PA 18414
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250733
License Issued
Apr 23, 2026
Active Through
Apr 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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About the Provider

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HELPING HANDS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in CLARKS SUMMIT PA, with a maximum capacity of 46 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 3/26/26, operator admitted to certification rep that the parent of child # 1 was not provided with an incident report for an injury that occurred on 1/21/26. Operator provided the parent with a written incident report on 1/22/26. During the investigation, operator was unable to provide a copy to the certification rep.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will try to locate the missing accident report in the child's classroom and place it in the accident report folder in the office. Parent was given a written report the day after the incident.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The health form on file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 12/27/24, and therefore, no longer valid.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will give a new health assessment form to the parent and request it be completed.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26, certification rep observed an unlidded trash can used for soiled diapers in the infant room.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new trash can will be purchased for the infant room to replace the unlidded can.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26, certification rep observed the health assessment for staff # 1 to be invalid as it was dated 12/29/23.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator gave staff # 1 a health form and they were advised to make an appointment as soon as possible.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26, certification rep observed several unlabeled bottles in the refrigerator and on the counter.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottles will be labeled by staff.
2025-04-23 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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