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Little Creative Hands Corp 2

Hazleton, PA · Luzerne County
W 4th St, Hazleton, PA 18201
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 442-3248
W 4th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256123
License Issued
Aug 2, 2026
Active Through
Aug 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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About the Provider

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Little Creative Hands Corp 2 is a Family Child Care in Hazleton PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.104 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.104

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed a highchair that was missing the safety straps. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The highchair was removed and discarded.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

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.)
The missing information was obtained from the children's parents.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #4 had medication on-site but did not have the parents written consent for administration of medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I obtained the parents written consent for administration of medication.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed two children's bottles in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the child's name. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's name was added to the bottles.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained the missing signature from the parent.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed hand sanitizer on a shelf that is child accessible in the child care space. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hand sanitizer was placed in a locked cabinet.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed cracked tiles along the outside play space floor.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The tiles will be fixed so that they are in good repair.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed that the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The certification representative observed a manual test dated for 4/2/2026 and the next having been dated for 5/4/2026.

Correction Required: 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire alarms were tested on 5/14/2026.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The footprints of the sexual offender are within the staff documents.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the experience was introduced, verified, and included in the documents
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.52(a)(1) - Primary staff person present Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(a)(1)

Description: Primary staff person present

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed both staff on the premises qualified as secondary staff. There were seven children in care with two secondary staff members.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in §3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the primary person was present and the experience was placed in the staff folder.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed the shed located in the outside play space had chipped wood pieces at the bottom.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the unsafe areas were covered
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.92(a) - Portable space heaters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.92(a)

Description: Portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed a portable space heater in the childcare space which is not allowed by local ordinance. (Corrected on-site 5/30/2025)

Correction Required: Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
it was not in use and was removed from the place.
2024-11-27 Complaints- Legal Location 20.71(b)(5) - Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 20.71(b)(5)

Description: Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.Reviewed outside agency determination received on 1/29/25, and staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.

Correction Required: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 9/20/2024 I terminated employment for staff person #1 and I told her she was not allowed back on the premises.
2024-11-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must develop a supervision policy which includes physical punishment of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the policy content and training content prior to scheduling the training and reviewing the policy with staff. The policy will be reviewed by all staff. Staff will sign off on their understanding of the policy and place a copy of the policy in each individual staff person's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete supervision training on 2/22/2025 which includes physical punishment of a child. I will formulate a supervision policy to review with all staff. Once the policy is reviewed, I will have all staff sign off and include a copy of the sign-off sheet in their files.

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