Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
102 N Abington Rd, Clarks Green, PA
Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 86
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
Abington Kids Creative Learning Center is a child care center in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks - 12 years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | Certified teachers |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus transportation from school to center; vans for Kindergarten age students) |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Abington Kids Creative Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 86 children
- License number
- #CER-00253261
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 52 rules in all · 52 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 16
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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May 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation on 5/20/26, the director verified that on 5/6/26, a child fell and bumped their cheek on an infant floor seat and an incident report was not provided to the parent on the date of the incident..”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, certificate rep observed that more than 12 months passed since the most recent fire safety training for staff # 1, 2, and 3. The current fire safety training certificates for staff # 1 is dated 10/4/24, staff # 2 is dated 5/28/24, and staff # 3 is dated 4/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no designated release persons listed on the agreement for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no written consent for the emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid procedures on the emergency contact from for child # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, the immunization record on file for child # 5 did not have the required number of vaccines for a child their age (see code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no release person's name address or telephone number on the emergency contact form. There was no release persons address provided for child # 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, the most recent staff evaluation on file for staff # 2 was dated 8/23/24, therefore no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no health insurance name and policy number on the emergency contact form for child # 1. There was no health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form for child # 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, certification rep observed a small area of peeling paint in the 2 B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no date of admission on the agreements for children # 3, 4, 5, and 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, the director indicated that staff # 5 is an aide. There is no proof of education on file to qualify them for this position.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a self-reported complaint investigation on 2/17/26, certification rep reviewed camera footage from 2/10/26 in which staff # 1 pulled the hood on the back of child # 1 shirt, causing them to fall onto the floor. Staff # 1 then forcefully picked up child # 1 and put them in a chair. Staff # 1 was immediately terminated as a result of the incident, and the director contacted the Regional Office to report noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation12 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, certificate rep observed that more than 12 months passed since the most recent fire safety training for staff # 1, 2, and 3. The current fire safety training certificates for staff # 1 is dated 10/4/24, staff # 2 is dated 5/28/24, and staff # 3 is dated 4/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no designated release persons listed on the agreement for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no written consent for the emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid procedures on the emergency contact from for child # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, the immunization record on file for child # 5 did not have the required number of vaccines for a child their age (see code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no release person's name address or telephone number on the emergency contact form. There was no release persons address provided for child # 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, the most recent staff evaluation on file for staff # 2 was dated 8/23/24, therefore no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no health insurance name and policy number on the emergency contact form for child # 1. There was no health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form for child # 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, certification rep observed a small area of peeling paint in the 2 B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, there was no date of admission on the agreements for children # 3, 4, 5, and 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 2/17/26, the director indicated that staff # 5 is an aide. There is no proof of education on file to qualify them for this position.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a self-reported complaint investigation on 2/17/26, certification rep reviewed camera footage from 2/10/26 in which staff # 1 pulled the hood on the back of child # 1 shirt, causing them to fall onto the floor. Staff # 1 then forcefully picked up child # 1 and put them in a chair. Staff # 1 was immediately terminated as a result of the incident, and the director contacted the Regional Office to report noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation between 10/1/25 and 10/20/25 certification rep verified with staff interviews that child # 1 removed an outlet cover from the wall and placed it in their mouth. Staff # 1 removed the outlet cover from the child's mouth immediately, however, they did not see the how the child obtained the outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2025
Sep 2, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, there were no written non-family references on file for staff # 1 and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, certification rep observed an exposed bolt on a climber on the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, the director indicated that staff # 1 was hired as a group supervisor. There was no proof of education and experience to qualify them for this position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, there was no proof of request on file for the NSOR and FBI clearances for staff # 3 as required by CPSL at the time of their hire (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, there were more than 30 days between fire alarm tests. Fire alarm tests were logged on 4/2/25, 5/5/25, 6/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, there was no thermometer in the 2 year old classroom refrigerator, which was used to store children's lunches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diaper trash can observed in the 3-year-old classroom was not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The nap cots in the preschool room were not labeled for the use of an individual child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff files for staff # 1, 2, 3, and 4, assistant group supervisors, do not have the required child care experience and education prior to service at the facility documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person # 7 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/31/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons # 3 and 6 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have the required clearances required under the CPSL; staff # 1 only has their state police and child abuse clearances. Staff # 3 (see code sheet for DOH) has an NSOR clearance dated 1/17/25, this is more than the 45-day provisional hiring period permitted at the time of their hire. Staff # 5 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have a valid FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
Jun 3, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid and 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an investigation of self-reported noncompliance, it was verified that staff # 1 was not properly supervising child # 1, which led to child # 1 consuming hydrogen peroxide. It appears to have been an isolated incident and the staff was terminated immediately. Facility has policies in place that were not followed by staff # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a complaint investigation on 6/3/24, it was verified that on 5/30/34, staff person # 1 left hydrogen peroxide on the changing table and consumed by child # 1. Hydrogen peroxide is labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an investigation of self-reported noncompliance, it was verified that staff # 1 was not properly supervising child # 1, which led to child # 1 consuming hydrogen peroxide. It appears to have been an isolated incident and the staff was terminated immediately. Facility has policies in place that were not followed by staff # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
Jun 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid and 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an investigation of self-reported noncompliance, it was verified that staff # 1 was not properly supervising child # 1, which led to child # 1 consuming hydrogen peroxide. It appears to have been an isolated incident and the staff was terminated immediately. Facility has policies in place that were not followed by staff # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a complaint investigation on 6/3/24, it was verified that on 5/30/34, staff person # 1 left hydrogen peroxide on the changing table and consumed by child # 1. Hydrogen peroxide is labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an investigation of self-reported noncompliance, it was verified that staff # 1 was not properly supervising child # 1, which led to child # 1 consuming hydrogen peroxide. It appears to have been an isolated incident and the staff was terminated immediately. Facility has policies in place that were not followed by staff # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
Feb 16, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #5 had not completed the required one hour health and safety training update within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #4 had last completed fire safety training on 11/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. The training was dated 1/3/24. Staff Person #12 had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. The training was dated 12/25/23. Staff Person #15 had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. The training was dated 1/28/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The NSOR request on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1/19/24, which was after their date of hire. Staff Person #8 had the request for the state police clearance, but did not have the State Police Clearance on file. The date of the request was not included on the request. Staff Person #10 had an FBI Clearance completed through the Department of Education and not through DHS, as required. Staff Person #12 had requested the NSOR on 9/28/23, but did not have the NSOR certificate on file at this time. Staff Person #12 had requested the PA State Police Clearance on 9/28/23 after their date of hire. Staff Person #12 had their FBI Clearance on file dated 10/2/23 which was after their date of hire, but did not have the request on file. The PA State Police Clearance for Staff Person #13 was dated and requested 9/29/23 after their date of hire. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #13 was dated 10/2/23 after their date of hire. The request for the clearance was not on file. The NSOR Certificate for Staff Person #13 was dated 1/22/24, which was more than 45 days after their hire date. The NSOR was requested 9/29/23, after their date of hire. The mandated reporter training for Staff Person #13 was dated 2/5/24, more than 90 days after their date of hire. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #14 was dated 10/13/23, after their date of hire and there was no request on file. Staff Person #14 has resided in NY in the past five years and does not have NY Clearances on file. The NSOR request on file for Staff Person #15 was dated 1/31/24, which was after their date of hire. Staff Person #16 has resided in NY in the past five years and does not have NY SOR on file. The Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff Person #17 was dated 12/19/23, after their date of hire. The NSOR request on file for Staff Person #17 was dated 1/19/24, which was after their date of hire. The FBI Clearance and request for staff Person #18 was dated 1/31/24, which was after their date of hire. The NSOR on file for Staff Person #18 was dated 2/1/24, which was more than 45 days after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3 did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #3 did have verification of completion of an Associate's Degree in Human Services.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #2 did have verification of high school education. Staff Person #11 did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #11 did have verification of high school education. Staff Person #14, an assistant group supervisor, had education on file from Serbia, but the education had not been evaluated for the equivalency in the America. Staff Person #14 had verification of 4 years' experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #7 did not have verification of high school education on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #6 did not have verification of two year's experience on file at the facility. Staff Person #6 did have verification of completion of 9th grade education.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, BabyGanics sunscreen was observed on a bottom shelf of the unlocked changing table cabinet where it was accessible to the older toddlers in care. The sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, a cracked toy box was observed on the playground presenting a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the diaper changing table in the young toddler room was across the room from the sink, presenting an opportunity for cross-contamination when moving from the changing table with the child to the sink for handwashing. The diaper changing table in the 2B room was across the room from the sink, presenting an opportunity for cross-contamination when moving from the changing table with the child to the sink for handwashing. There is no sink in the 2A room, where the older toddler children are changed at the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, two ripped nap mats with exposed foam were observed in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, plastic bags containing diapers and wipes were observed under the unlocked changing table and in cubbies next to the table, approximately 24 inches high or lower, where they were accessible to the toddlers in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the crib in the toddler room was labeled with the incorrect name and not with the name of the child who uses it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the following children who have been enrolled longer than six months did not have child service reports on file: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the emergency contact information for the following children did not include the work address and phone number of the parents: Child #1, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #6 did not include health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, Children's Tylenol with an expiration date of 12/23 was observed in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 did not have a health assessment on file. The health assessment and TB test results for Staff Person #12 was dated 10/12/23, after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the facility did not have a master file for incident reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The dates of testing were as follows, showing more than 30 days between testing on 4 occasions: 2/22/23, 3/24/23, 4/21/23, 5/18/23, 6/16/23, 7/17/23, 8/16/23, 9/15/23, 11/30/23, 12/31/23, 1/12/24, 2/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.33(b) No more than 50% aides
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, 15 of the 26 employed staff were listed as aides on the staff data sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Feb 17, 2023Inspection22 rules cited
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the immunization record of Child #1 showed the flu vaccine was last administered on 11/12/2020. The child's file did not include a letter of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the health report for Staff Person #5 did not include whether they were suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the health report for Staff Person #5 did not include whether they were free from communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, a daily schedule was not posted in the Irwin Room and the Picasso Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, plastic zip lock bags were observed in an unlocked drawer at floor level in the Einstein Room that were accessible to the children. The staff in this room indicated that there is a child in that classroom who was present at the time of inspection who places objects in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, two rusty sensory tables were observed on the playground. A cracked storage bin, presenting a pinch point, was observed on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the doorframe on the outside of the building leading to the playground was observed to be splintering, with sharp pieces of wood and a nail exposed. An accumulation of leaves was observed alongside the stairs leading to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.37(b)(2) 8th grade & enrolled in training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #5, an aide, did not include verification of completion of 8th grade education and verification of completion of the classroom training portion of the training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #10 had verification of high school diploma but did not include verification of any experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #7, a group supervisor, did not include a bachelor's degree.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(4) Each staff person meets quals/Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, Staff Person #6 had a high school diploma in their file but did not have verification of experience. The position of Staff Person #6 at the facility was a group supervisor. Staff Person #6 does not qualify as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the financial agreement for Child #3 was last reviewed 7/18/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, Staff Person #13, who has been employed more than 90 days, did not have mandated reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 contained a state police clearance dated 11/28/22, after their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #2, who has been employed more than 45 days, did not include an FBI clearance. The file for Staff Person #7, who has lived in NY in the past five years and has been employed more than 45 days, did not contain a NY child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, Staff Person #4 did not complete the required health and safety training until 1/8/23 and the pediatric first aid and cpr training until 1/10/23, more than 90 days after their date of hire. Staff Person #11 did not complete the required pediatric first-aid and cpr training until 1/10/23, more than 90 days after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, Staff person #2 completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training on 1/11/23. Staff person #8 completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training on 1/15/23. Staff person #9 completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training on 1/10/23. The required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training was required to be completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the files for Staff Person #5, Staff Person #6, Staff Person #7, and Staff Person #10 did not have verification of child care experience and education prior to the onset of employment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #11 did not contain any letters of reference. The file for Staff Person #12 only contained one letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health report and TB test for Staff Person #7 was dated 12/15/20, more than 12 months prior to providing initial care at the child care facility. The file for Staff Person #13 did not include a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
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May 18, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“An unannounced investigation was conducted 5/18/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor who has been employed longer than 90 days, was reviewed. The file did not contain current pediatric first aid and CPR training. The pediatric first aid and CPR training on file was dated 3/4/20 and expired 3/4/22. Staff Person #2 was supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor or higher that had completed the required preservice professional development topics.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2022
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“A complaint investigation was conducted 5/18/22. Through investigations, it was found that Staff Person #1 has told children, "Go play in traffic," and has been overheard saying "I want to smack that child in the face." Staff Person #2 has been overheard telling children in a harsh tone "Shut up" and "you're so annoying."”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/18/22. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has roughly grabbed children by the arm to move them around the room and has been observed holding their legs over top of a child to keep the child from moving.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/18/22. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has roughly grabbed children by the arm to move them around the room and has been observed holding their legs over top of a child to keep the child from moving.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“An unannounced investigation was conducted 5/18/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor who has been employed longer than 90 days, was reviewed. The file did not contain current pediatric first aid and CPR training. The pediatric first aid and CPR training on file was dated 3/4/20 and expired 3/4/22. Staff Person #2 was supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor or higher that had completed the required preservice professional development topics.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2022
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“A complaint investigation was conducted 5/18/22. Through investigations, it was found that Staff Person #1 has told children, "Go play in traffic," and has been overheard saying "I want to smack that child in the face." Staff Person #2 has been overheard telling children in a harsh tone "Shut up" and "you're so annoying."”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/18/22. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has roughly grabbed children by the arm to move them around the room and has been observed holding their legs over top of a child to keep the child from moving.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/18/22. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has roughly grabbed children by the arm to move them around the room and has been observed holding their legs over top of a child to keep the child from moving.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
Apr 25, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of experience. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of experience. The file for Staff Person #6, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation that they had lived in Florida in the past five years, but the file did not contain Florida clearances which were required prior to onset of employment. The file for Staff Person #3 contained an FBI Clearance dated 2/28/22 and the fingerprinting receipt dated 2/28/22, which was after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a PA State Police Clearance requested and dated 2/21/22 which was after their first day caring for children. The file also contained an NSOR certificate dated 3/3/22, which was more than 45 days after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff Person #6 contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/22/22 and an NSOR certificate date 2/25/22, which was after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff Person #7 contained a PA State police clearance requested and dated 2/25/22, which was after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff Person #8 contained an FBI Clearance dated 3/2/22, with the fingerprinting receipt dated 3/2/22, the PA State Police Clearance requested and dated 3/30/22, and the NSOR requested 2/23/22, but the NSOR certificate was not on file. All of these dates were after the onset of employment for Staff Person #8. The file for Staff Person #9 contained an NSOR dated 4/4/22. Staff Person #9 was hired after 2/17/22 when Act 12 went into effect.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #5 did not contain documentation of health and safety training. Staff Person #5 has been employed at the facility more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the cots in the young toddler room were not stacked from largest to smallest, posing a crushing hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room was not working properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, staff did not have a written statement giving the feeding schedule for the infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
- Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
Is Abington Kids Creative Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Abington Kids Creative Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Abington Kids Creative Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Abington Kids Creative Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 52 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Abington Kids Creative Learning Center care for?
86, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Abington Kids Creative Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Abington Kids Creative Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Abington Kids Creative Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 319-9214 to ask.
What is Abington Kids Creative Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 319-9214.
Where is Abington Kids Creative Learning Center?
700 S State St, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Lutheran Preschool, 0.1 miles away.