Edison Early Learning Center
227 Pike St, Carbondale, PA
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Ages & Stages Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ages & Stages Child Care Center
Ages & Stages Child Care Center is a child care center in Waymart, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ages & Stages Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249616
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 51 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 8
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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Dec 18, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 12/18/25, certification rep observed more than 30 days between fire alarm tests. This is evidenced by fire alarm test logged 4/1/25 and 5/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 12/18/25, certification rep observed that more than 24 months passed between health assessments on file for staff # 1. Health assessments were dated 3/9/23 and 5/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During a renewal inspection on 12/18/25, certification rep observed more than 12 months between health forms for child # 3 (see code sheet for DOB). Health forms on file are dated 11/14/23 and 11/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 12/18/25, certification rep observed the emergency contact forms for children # 1 and 3 to be missing the addresses for the listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 12/18/25, certification rep observed the emergency contact forms for children # 1 and 2 to be missing the work address and phone number for the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During a renewal inspection on 12/18/25, certification rep observed the first aid kits in the school age and preschool classrooms to be accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“During a renewal inspection on 12/18/25, certification rep observed bleach stored in a cabinet with cans of formula in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person # 2 did not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter certificate is dated 12/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During a renewal inspection on 12/18/25, certification rep observed the financial agreement on file for child # 4 to be missing the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation on 2/13/25, it was determined by interviews with staff and representatives from an outside agency, that staff # 1 dragged child # 1 by their wrist and the child was heard saying "no, put me down." The date of the incident could not be specified due to the report not being made the day it happened. As soon as the operator was made aware of the incident, it was reported to child line.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation on 2/13/25, it was determined by interviews with staff and representatives from an outside agency that staff # 1 yells at child # 1 frequently. Child # 1 left their labeled seat, which they picked for the day, to get their smock for an activity. When the child returned, Staff # 1 was sitting in the seat. Staff # 1 told the child to sit elsewhere and child # 1 refused. An argument started and the child left the area. The exact date of this incident is unknown as it was not reported to the operator on the day it happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation on 2/13/25, it was determined by interviews with staff and representatives from an outside agency that staff # 1 yells at child # 1 frequently and on one occasion said "you're a big boy, only babies pee in their pants" when the child had an accident. The exact date in which this incident happened could not be determined as the incident was not reported on the date it happened. The operator notified child line as soon as she was made aware.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation on 2/13/25, it was determined by interviews with staff and representatives from an outside agency, that staff # 1 dragged child # 1 by their wrist and the child was heard saying "no, put me down." The date of the incident could not be specified due to the report not being made the day it happened. As soon as the operator was made aware of the incident, it was reported to child line.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff evaluation on file for staff person # 2 was not conducted within 12 months. Staff person # 2 has a staff evaluation dated 12/16/24, which is more than 12 months after their hire date (see code sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a play kitchen in the outdoor play space with a crack on the stove knob and door handle creating a sharp edge and pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have the parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The health assessment on file for child # 2 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 4/15/24, therefore no longer valid. The health assessment on file for child # 3 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 4/9/24, therefore no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(2) Child's health history/Child's allergies
“The health report on file for child # 4 did not include a review of the child's health history or list of allergies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.131(d)(3)/3270.131(d)(4) Current medication and reason/Acute or chronic health problem
“The health assessment on file for child # 4 does not have a list of current medications or assessment of health problems or special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report on file for child # 4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 1 as evidenced by health assessments on file dated 11/3/22 and 12/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Cert rep observed perishable food items in a child's lunch box in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person # 1 did not complete annual fire safety as evidenced by the fire safety certificates dated 8/7/24 and 7/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/20/2024. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The date the last fire drill was conducted was 12/20/23, which was 62 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/24/24. At that time, the lights were turned off and the infant room was so dark that staff were unable to see the children. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 2/11/2024 with a correction date of 1/24/2024. A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/20/2024. At that time, Staff Person #1 named four children in their primary care group. Staff Person #2 named seven children in their primary care group, including the four children that Staff Person #1 named. There were twelve children total in the preschool room, leaving five children who were not assigned to a specific staff person's supervision group. It was also found that on 1/30/2024, Staff Person #1 had left two children unsupervised in the bathroom for an unknown period of time while cleaning up the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/24/24. At that time, the lights were turned off and the infant room was so dark that staff were unable to see the children. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 2/11/2024 with a correction date of 1/24/2024. A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/20/2024. At that time, Staff Person #1 named four children in their primary care group. Staff Person #2 named seven children in their primary care group, including the four children that Staff Person #1 named. There were twelve children total in the preschool room, leaving five children who were not assigned to a specific staff person's supervision group. It was also found that on 1/30/2024, Staff Person #1 had left two children unsupervised in the bathroom for an unknown period of time while cleaning up the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/24/24. At that time, the lights were turned off and the infant room was so dark that staff were unable to see the children.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/24/24. At that time, the lights were turned off and the infant room was so dark that staff were unable to see the children.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the facility used the ProCare app to access emergency contact information. The app does not include the release persons address, the health insurance information, the physician's information, or the parent's work address and phone numbers. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/15/23 with a correction date of 12/29/23. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/24/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms in the classroom were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Dec 15, 2023Inspection22 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, an emergency drill had not been conducted in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the financial agreement for Child #4 had not been updated since 5/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, there was no written statement giving the feeding schedule for the infants enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 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 on 12/15/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment and TB test for Staff Person #1 was completed 11/22/23, after their date of hire. The health assessment and TB test for Staff Person #2 was completed 11/22/23, after their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the staff stated that they used the trash can in the bathroom that is not hands free when changing a dirty diaper. Staff also stated that they will use the other trash can where the lid was observed propped open when changing a wet diaper in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the facility used the ProCare app to access emergency contact information. The app does not include the release persons address, the health insurance information, the physician's information, or the parent's work address and phone numbers.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address or phone number of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the name, address, or phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the following children did not have a child service report completed within the past six months: Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4. The child service report for Child #3 dated 10/26/23 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the financial agreement for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the nap mats in the preschool room were not labeled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked cupboard in the toddler room on a shelf approximately 24 inches high where they were accessible to the young and older toddlers in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, a little tikes care with a crack in the side was observed on the toddler playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, a large serrated knife was observed on the counter in the preschool room where it was accessible to the children. Three large rubbermaid totes were stacked on top of each other in the foyer presenting a crush hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, discarded tissues, cups, and paper towels were observed in an unlidded trash can in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, Locktite super glue was observed in an unlocked drawer approximately 30 inches high that was accessible to the preschool children in the room. The super glue was labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, Staff Person #4 did not have a staff evaluation completed by the director on file. The evaluations on file were self-conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the emergency plan training log was reviewed. The following staff participated in emergency plan training on 12/14/23, which was more than 90 days after their date of hire: Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #5. No other emergency plan training was on file for the aforementioned staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/15/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education, but did not include verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
Aug 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.61(g) Preschool - no napping/play are
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/11/23. During the inspection, three children were observed sleeping on the floor of the room upon entering the main entrance to the facility. Eleven other children were observed in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/11/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were working together unsupervised. At that time, Staff Person #1 did not have any preservice training on file. Staff Person #2 had not yet completed the health and safety training. Neither staff have been working longer than 90 days. On 8/11/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 were working together unsupervised. At that time, Staff Person #4 did not have any preservice training on file. Staff Person #3 had not yet completed the health and safety training or pediatric first aid/cpr training. Neither staff have been working longer than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/11/23. During the inspection, 14 school age and preschool children were observed in the room upon entering the main entrance with two staff. This room was set up as a foyer. It did not have play equipment for children and was not set up for child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/11/23. During the inspection, three children were observed sleeping on the floor of the room upon entering the main entrance to the facility. The children were surrounded by other children up against them and did not have two feet of space on any sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/11/23. During the inspection, 14 school age and preschool children were observed in the room upon entering the main entrance with two staff. This room has a maximum capacity of five children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/11/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed working at the facility. While reviewing staff files for preservice training, it was discovered that Staff Person #1 had a Dept of Ed FBI Clearance on file, but did not have a DHS FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/11/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were working together unsupervised. At that time, Staff Person #1 did not have any preservice training on file. Staff Person #2 had not yet completed the health and safety training. Neither staff have been working longer than 90 days.”
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/11/23. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The date of the last fire drill conducted was 5/9/23, which was over 63 days from 7/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.161(c) Food served discarded
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 7/11/23. During the investigation, staff stated that they would save children's vegetables if they did not eat them during lunch to serve to the child later at snack time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
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Jul 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/11/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed working at the facility. While reviewing staff files for preservice training, it was discovered that Staff Person #1 had a Dept of Ed FBI Clearance on file, but did not have a DHS FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/11/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were working together unsupervised. At that time, Staff Person #1 did not have any preservice training on file. Staff Person #2 had not yet completed the health and safety training. Neither staff have been working longer than 90 days.”
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/11/23. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The date of the last fire drill conducted was 5/9/23, which was over 63 days from 7/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.161(c) Food served discarded
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 7/11/23. During the investigation, staff stated that they would save children's vegetables if they did not eat them during lunch to serve to the child later at snack time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
Jan 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/6/23. At that time, Staff Person #4 named three children in their group of preschool children. Staff Person #4 appeared flustered and was given a second opportunity to name the children in their primary group using the Procare app. Staff Person #4 then named five children in their primary care group. Certification representative asked if there were five children in the group of Staff Person #4. Staff Person #4 responded that there were five children in their group. The children were counted and it was discovered that Staff Person #4 had seven children in their primary care group. Two children were not accounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain two written, nonfamily letters of reference. An acceptable plan of correction was received with an implementation date of 12/16/22. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/6/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain two written, nonfamily letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
Dec 6, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #1 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in the toddler room was in need of new batteries and was no longer hands-free. The trash can was open during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #5, who have been employed longer than 90 days, did not have documentation of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/6/22. At that time, a set mouse trap was observed in an unlocked floor level cabinet in the School Age 1 room and in the School Age 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/6/22. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The plan had not been reviewed since 11/24/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/6/22. At that time, the director stated that an emergency drill was conducted in January 2021, but it had not been documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily letters of reference.”
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the changing pad used for diapering in the toddler room was ripped and visibly dirty during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/6/22. At 9:30am, Staff Person #1 had 5 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers in her group. Staff Person #1 had a mix of 5 young and older toddlers from 6am through 7:42am, when the 6th child arrived. The 7th child arrived at 8:08am. The 8th and 9th children arrived at 8:20am. Staff Person #1 provided the arrival times using the app used to check children in. Another staff had called off sick that day and the staff scheduled to begin at 9:00am was stuck in traffic. Staff Person #1 was out of ratio with a group of young and older toddlers from 7:42am- 9:37am when a second staff arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #1 did not include the amount of the fee charged or the date on which the fee is paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a high school diploma but did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a high school diploma but did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. It was discovered that Staff Person #1 had lived in Idaho in the past five years. The file did not contain Idaho clearances. The files for Staff Person #6 and Staff Person #7 did not contain signed disclosure statements.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/6/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the gate of the toddler playground fence. The gate to the toddler playground fence was cracked, with sharp plastic, exposed near the handle of the gate. A kiddie pool car used for sensory play on the was filled with approximately four inches of rain water and was accessible to children on the toddler playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
Jan 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/28/22. At that time, the facility did not have a written feeding schedule for the infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Files were reviewed for the renewal inspection. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 6/2/21, was reviewed. The file only contained one written letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #3, date of hire 11/15/21, was reviewed. The file only contained one written letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/28/22. At that time, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers that are enrolled in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/28/22. At that time, the inspection report provided for the fire detection system was dated 4/2020. Provider did not have current inspection report from landlord.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/28/22. At that time, the young toddler room did not have a hands-free trash can used for diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.76/3270.101(a) Building Surfaces/Age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/28/22. At that time, the school age room 2 was inspected. The room is being used for storage and is not set up for child care use.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“Files were reviewed for the renewal inspection. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 6/2/21, was reviewed. The file did not contain the Health and Safety Training documentation. The file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 10/19/21, was reviewed. Neither file contained the Health and Safety Training documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Files were reviewed for the renewal inspection. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 10/19/21, was reviewed. The file did not contain Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/28/22. At that time, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ages & Stages Child Care Center
Is Ages & Stages Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Ages & Stages Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ages & Stages Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ages & Stages Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 Ages & Stages Child Care Center care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Ages & Stages Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ages & Stages Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ages & Stages Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 488-7322 to ask.
What is Ages & Stages Child Care Center's phone number?
(570) 488-7322.
Where is Ages & Stages Child Care Center?
186 Belmont Tpke, Waymart, PA 18472. The nearest other daycare we list is Amelias Daycare, 0.6 miles away.