South Wilkes-barre Child Development Cen
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About the Provider
The Mission of the Council is to provide the highest quality of child care possible for all children entrusted to our care while promoting their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-04-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of the violation, the facility immediately ensured that Staff #1 was not left unsupervised with children. Effective immediately, Staff #1 will not be permitted to care for children independently until all required pre-service trainings are completed, including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff #1 will remain under direct supervision at all times by a staff person who: Meets the qualifications of an Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS) or higher, and Has a complete file and all required pre-service trainings completed Staff #1 has been enrolled in a Pediatric First Aid and CPR training scheduled for 5/22/2026, which is within the allowable timeframe based on the hire date of 4/13/2026. Documentation of training completion will be maintained in the staff file upon completion. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag with clothes inside it was observed on a wooden shelf, near the door, in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. This bag was accessible to the toddlers who were being supervised in that room and Staff #1 acknowledged that the children are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic bag with clothes inside it was immediately moved from the wooden shelf to an inaccessible area. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: A thermometer was not observed in the kitchen refrigerator that is used to store the children's food. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was immediately placed in the kitchen refrigerator that is used to store the children's food. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Three Lysol sprays, Lysol disinfectant wipes, and two Clorox bleach sprays, all labeled, "keep out of reach of children", were observed in unlocked drawers in the hallway area outside of the Older Toddler Room. These items were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lysol sprays, disinfectant wipes, and Clorox bleach sprays were immediately moved to an area not accessible to the children. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 9/16/25 to 10/20/25. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system will be tested within the 30-day parameters of the standards. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 and Child #5 was observed to be missing a parent's work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To obtain a phone number of parents of Child #2 and Child #5 that they can be reached at during work hours. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.37(c) - Each staff person meets quals/Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.37(c) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/25, Staff #1 had foreign education on file which was later evaluated to have equivalency to a high school diploma. However, they had no proof of experience on file with this education to qualify at least as an AGS, which was the position they were performing by working unsupervised with children in the Infant/Toddler Room. This staff only qualified as an aide. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will not be left alone with children. *Working with Staff #1 to obtain experience verification a well as obtaining a CDA. Staff #1 will be supervised by at least an AGS until they qualify at least as an AGS themselves. |
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| 2024-03-21 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-11-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) - No physical punishment /No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) Description: No physical punishment /No harsh language Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted and it was found that Staff #1 yelled at and pushed a child down causing a bruised and bloody nose. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The facility must create a discipline policy that includes sections 3270.113 B-E or add this to an existing discipline policy. The policy must be submitted to the Northeast Regional office for approval. All existing staff and new hires must be trained and sign an acknowledgment which must be kept on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The CDC discipline policy was submitted to Northeast Regional. All CDC staff sign a statement of discipline policy upon hire and are given a copy of regulations 3270.113. All staff members signed statements are attached with this POC. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 10/18/23, Staff #1 and Staff #2 admitted they were unaware a child was missing from their classroom. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Staff #1 and Staff #2 must complete a PQAS training related to supervision of children. The regional office must approve the training selected. The hours may not be counted to the required 12 hours of annual training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1and #2 will complete the following trainings on BKC: -Supervision -What's required - Supervision-Positioning Where Do I stand -Supervision-Teamwork. Written warnings have been issued to these two staff members for poor job performance. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 10/18/23, Staff #1 and Staff #2 admitted they were unaware a child was missing from their classroom. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written warnings were immediately issued to both staff members on the date of the incident. All CDC staff members are informed of our policy and procedure on supervision when hired and sign a statement to that effect. The center director immediately reviewed the procedures with Staff #1 and Staff #2 on the day of the incident. |
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| 2023-03-08 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-03-24 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance name and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated the Emergency Contact Form with health insurance name and policy number. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date. |
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| 2019-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child Abuse Clearance for Staff # 1 was for a volunteer, dated 5/24/17. Staff # 1 is listed as a Group Supervisor. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 applied and received a new Child Abuse Clearance for employment. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed. |
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| 2017-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint and a loose boarder peeling off at the bottom of the wall was observed in both the Toddler and Pre-K classrooms. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling paint was covered with masking tape and the loose boarders were taped to the wall with masking tape until maintenance can make the repairs. In the future, monthly health and safety inspections of the facility will continue to be conducted and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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