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Catholic Youth Center Day Care
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About Catholic Youth Center Day Care
Catholic Youth Center Day Care is a child care center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 451 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- School-age children
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- Licensed capacity
- 451 children
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 451 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Catholic Youth Center Day Care
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- Certified by the state and operating
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- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 451 children
- Ages
- School-age children
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- #CER-00247241
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 15 of 16 visits · 58 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 15
- Building, equipment and play areas 12
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Transportation 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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Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 03/26/26, a facility vehicle driven by facility person #1 was involved in an accident while transporting children. Facility person #1 was issued traffic citations for the accident after failing to stop at a stop sign and/or failing to yield to a vehicle after stopping at a stop sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.112/3270.113(a) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Supervised at all times
“On 3/9/26, the facility self-reported that, on 3/6/26, at approximately 10:40am, staff #1 was observed on video on her phone and not supervising children in the toddler room. Child #1 was observed on the video fighting with a peer over a toy with no intervention by staff #1. It was further reported was that staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the child's arm and leg (both on same side of the child's body) and carried the child to the other side of the room and dropped child #1 down roughly causing child #1 to cry. Staff #1 returned to her phone and did not attend to child #1. Staff #1 was brought to the director's office and fired immediately per policy at the facility. The inspector viewed the video and found that the events occurred as described in the self-reported noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/9/26, the facility self-reported that on 3/6/26, at approximately 10:40am, staff #1 was observed on video on her phone and not supervising children in the toddler room. Further reported was that staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the child's arm and leg (both on same side of the child's body) and carried the child to the other side of the room and dropped child #1 down roughly causing child #1 to cry. Staff #1 was brough to the director's office and fired immediately per policy at the facility. The inspector viewed the video and found that the events occurred as described in the self-reported noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The inspector observed a child in the infant room in a Bumbo baby seat that was not strapped in as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.115(a)(4) Indoor pool inaccessible
“On 1/6/26 the inspector observed a door to the pool to be propped open with pool noodle and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/6/26 a supervision check was conducted in the toddler room (Tiny Tots) the inspector observed eleven older toddlers with staff #1 and #2. When asked to name the children they were responsible for staff #1 named and pointed to four toddlers. Staff #2 was also asked and pointed to and named three toddlers leaving four older toddlers unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2026
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“On 1/6/26 the inspector observed the ceiling on the third floor to have a leak as evidenced by drip marks and an 18-gallon tote filled with water collected from the leak accessible to children. The inspector was informed that the tote was placed under the ceiling leak to catch the water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Sep 23, 2025Complaint 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 the course of the unannounced complaint investigation, it was determined that the facility did not provide an accident report to the parent of child #1 on 9/17/25, the date of the accident or afterwards.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Inspection27 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the first aid kit in the red gym to be missing band aids and soap. Two of the vans used for transportation were missing water and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The inspector observed two large holes in the wall in the preschool prep classroom, evidence of leaking in the kinder tots bathroom as well as missing ceiling tiles, ripped carpeting in the kindergarten classroom, the metal screen in the bathroom on the main floor to be sharp and peeling from the door. The inspector also observed exposed bolts and broken aluminum twist ties on the fencing for the outdoor play area as well as two broken benches and lifted and broken macadam in the fenced play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed chipped paint in the main hallway, 1st grade classroom bathroom, kindergarten classroom, kinder tot classroom bathroom and cubby area, preschool classroom and bathroom, preschool prep classroom, and lunchroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the finger/pinch guards on the doors in the facility to be falling off and in disrepair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed torn cushions on a couch in the lunchroom as well as ripped folding chairs in the concession area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector found that thermometers were missing from the kinder tots classroom and preschool prep classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector found that the facility was using Styrofoam for food service.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection supervision checks were conducted. The inspector asked staff # 12 to point to and name each child they were assigned to. Staff #12 could not identify the children they were responsible for during this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #5 and found that a fee agreement was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for child #1 and #6 and found that there were both missing release persons designated on the agreement forms as are required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for child #5 and found that the physician's telephone number was missing. The file for child #7 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 were all missing the required home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for child #7 found that it did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #2, #3, #4, #5 and found that all four staff were missing a health assessment and TB screening as is required for direct care with children. Staff #8 and #11did not update their health assessment every twenty-four months as evidenced by a previous health assessment for staff #8 dated 4/29/22 and the most recent dated 5/9/24. Staff #11 had a previous health assessment dated 5/25/23 and no update since.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
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 the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for children #3, #6, #8 were all missing the required parental signatures for emergency medical care for the children as well as administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #3 and found it was missing the required signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #2, #3, and #5 and found all were missing the two required written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #7 and found that the health assessment was dated past the 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS Code Sheet for DOA).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed five bottles of Equate hand sanitizer in the first-grade classroom sitting out on a table and in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #2, #4, and #5 and noted that all three did not have any proof of having any Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR and have direct care with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #1, #2, #3, #5 and none had proof of having had fire safety training. Staff #11 did not update their fire safety training annually with the previous fire safety training having been dated 3/16/24 and the most current dated 4/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #2, #3, and #5, and found that all three staff have had direct contact with children and were missing the required Health and Safety training. Staff #11 completed the required pre-service training (see LIS Code Sheet), Health and Safety training over the 90 daytime frame allotted since hire. Staff #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #1 and found that it was missing the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The files for children #2, #6, and #8 were missing the release person's address. The files for children #7 and #8 were missing the telephone numbers of the designated release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #8 and found that this child was missing the age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed mouse droppings on the floor in the and around the equipment in the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the windows on the third floor (Preschool Prep) to be opened over six inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed that the entire first aid kit in the concession area was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While at the facility unannounced on 8/7/25 the inspector observed a leak on the third-floor ceiling.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 7/14/25 the director contacted OCDEL to self-report that staff #1 was observed on video grabbing child #1 by their hair and moving them away from a table. Staff #1 was immediately terminated on 7/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 7/14/25 the director contacted OCDEL to self-report that staff #1 was observed on video grabbing child #1 by their hair and moving them away from a table. Staff #1 was immediately terminated on 7/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
- Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Durning the course of the unannounced visit at the facility the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff was missing a necessary out of state clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/12/25 the director self-reported to DHS that child #1 was left alone in a classroom, for four minutes, after staff #1 left the room leaving the child behind.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Durning the course of the unannounced visit at the facility the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff was missing a necessary out of state clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/12/25 the director self-reported to DHS that child #1 was left alone in a classroom, for four minutes, after staff #1 left the room leaving the child behind.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025
Aug 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #3 was hired with a volunteer Pa Child Abuse clearance and not an employment version as is required. Staff #4 has been employed over 90 days and did not have PA Mandated Reporter training as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector and director toured the outdoor play spaces and found the aluminum fencing ties to be broken creating areas that require repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector and director toured the facility, and chipped paint was observed in the preschool room, 1st grade room, library, little learner room, and new beginning rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector and director discussed an incident that occurred recently where a child got their finger pinched in a door at the facility that required emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector and director discussed an incident that occurred recently where a child got their finger pinched in a door at the facility that required emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #2 had updated the emergency contact and agreement forms annually versus every six months or as needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #4 (facility cook) and noted that this staff was hired with a health assessment dated 9/17/18. The health assessment must be within a year old at the time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) Health information/Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #1 did not have an updated child health assessment on file since enrollment. The file for child #2 did not obtain an initial health assessment until nine months from enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1, This staff did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(c)/3270.113(a)(1) Promote development/Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation that began on 8/9/24 the inspector was able to verify that on 7/26/24, during the afternoon, staff #1 was not supervising the children in their group which resulted in two children engaging in a physical altercation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.111(c)/3270.113(a)(1) Promote development/Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation that began on 8/9/24 the inspector was able to verify that on 7/26/24, during the afternoon, staff #1 was not supervising the children in their group which resulted in two children engaging in a physical altercation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
Mar 15, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“An inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Through staff interviews it was determined that on 3/4/24, the preschool classroom contained 36 children with 2 staff. This classroom has a measured capacity of 20. The classroom was over capacity by 16 children. Documentation showed that another preschool classroom (kinder-tots) measured for 13 children and on 3/13/24, this classroom contained 14 children. This classroom was over capacity by 1 child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 was hired using volunteer state police clearance. The appropriate state police clearance was not applied for prior to Staff #5 working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“An unannounced inspection was conducted. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 has worked in child care and the file did not contain a health assessment prior to working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“An inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Through staff interviews it was determined that on 3/4/24, the preschool classroom contained 36 children with 2 staff. This classroom has a measured capacity of 20. The classroom was over capacity by 16 children. Documentation showed that another preschool classroom (kinder-tots) measured for 13 children and on 3/13/24, this classroom contained 14 children. This classroom was over capacity by 1 child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Mar 15, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“An inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Through staff interviews it was determined that on 3/4/24, the preschool classroom contained 36 children with 2 staff. This classroom has a measured capacity of 20. The classroom was over capacity by 16 children. Documentation showed that another preschool classroom (kinder-tots) measured for 13 children and on 3/13/24, this classroom contained 14 children. This classroom was over capacity by 1 child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 was hired using volunteer state police clearance. The appropriate state police clearance was not applied for prior to Staff #5 working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“An unannounced inspection was conducted. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 has worked in child care and the file did not contain a health assessment prior to working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“An inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Through staff interviews it was determined that on 3/4/24, the preschool classroom contained 36 children with 2 staff. This classroom has a measured capacity of 20. The classroom was over capacity by 16 children. Documentation showed that another preschool classroom (kinder-tots) measured for 13 children and on 3/13/24, this classroom contained 14 children. This classroom was over capacity by 1 child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. Staff files were reviewed. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 4 clearances are expired and dated as follows: child abuse 4/5/18 and the FBI 4/4/18. Staff # 24 had an FBI clearance expired on 1/13/18and this clearance was not updated until 1/18/23. Staff # 32 had a child abuse clearance expired on 12/14/17 and this clearance was not updated until 1/23/23 and had an FBI clearance dated 4/18/18 that has not yet been updated. The clearances of Staff # 4, # 24, and # 32 were not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The file of Staff # 3 indicated this staff had lived in New York and Connecticut. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 3 did not have the clearances for these states. Staff # 3 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. The file of Staff # 13 indicated this staff had lived in New York. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 13 did not have the clearances for this state. Staff # 13 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. See the code sheet for the date of hire of Staff # 34. Staff # 34 was hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 3/29/22. Staff # 34 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. See the code sheet for the date of hire of the following staff: Staff # 25, and # 26. These staff did not have a signed and dated disclosure statement in their file. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 17 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 17 did not have a child abuse clearance prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff # 17 did not receive a child abuse clearance until 9/7/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 1, # 14, # 16, did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening on file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 4 has not had an updated health assessment conducted since 1/7/21. Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted until 9/9/22 and 9/12/22. Staff # 6 had a health assessment on 12/29/19 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 4/14/22. Staff # 7 had a health assessment on 9/18/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 10/7/22. Staff # 9 had a health assessment on 12/17/19 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/6/23. Staff # 10 had a health assessment on 11/12/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/6/23. Staff # 23 had a health assessment on 8/6/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 3/22/23. Staff # 33 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted until #/24/23 and 3/27/23. Staff # 35 had a health assessment on 2/16/21 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 3/21/23. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 37 did not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening done at initial hire. Staff # 37 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening done until 9/25/23. Staff # 39 did not have a heath assessment or tuberculosis screening done at initial hire. Staff # 39 did not have a health assessment done until 11/11/23. At the time of this inspection, Staff # 39 did not have a valid tuberculosis screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. The following staff files were missing proof of education: Staff # 1, # 14, # 16, # 21, and # 33. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 21 was still missing proof of education in their file and this staff could not be appropriately qualified for a childcare position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. The following staff did not have a tuberculosis screening completed prior to working in childcare: Staff # 1, # 4, # 5, # 14, # 16, and # 33. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. Staff # 37 did not have a tuberculosis screening done at initial hire. Staff # 37 did not have a tuberculosis screening done until 9/25/23. Staff # 39 did not have a tuberculosis screening done at initial hire. Staff # 39 did not have a valid tuberculosis screening on file at the time of this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Name on bottle/Locked
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. A bookbag was found accessible to children in the Preschool Prep classroom. Medications were found in the bookbag and are as follows: two bottles of nasal spray, pain reliever, NEB, inhaler, Claritin, vitamin (handwritten vitamin on the bottle, not in manufacture bottle), vitamin, Pepto, and NyQuil. These bottles indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children. Some of these medication bottles also included instructions for children 12-years and up. The child's bag these items were found it was of preschool age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. All bathroom areas used by the children were inspected. The bathrooms had a strong smell of urine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. In the lower-level classrooms, rodent feces was found. Areas were addressed with the director during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. A physical site review was conducted. In the preschool prep classroom, in the children's cubbies, a bottle of calamine lotion was found and accessible to children. The label on this bottle indicated that the bottle was to be kept out of reach of children. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. In the infant/toddler room on the second floor, a closet was found unlocked and a bottle of bleach was found accessible on the floor. The bottle indicated the need to be kept out of the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. During that time, staff files were viewed. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff persons # 1, # 3, # 5, # 14, and # 36 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training topics. Staff persons # 1, # 3, # 5, # 14, # 17, # 20, # 21, # 25, # 26, # 28, # 30, # 31, # 33, # 34, and # 36 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. During that time, staff files were viewed. Staff # 13 and # 21 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training topics. Staff # 13 took health and safety training topics on 7/31/23. Staff # 21 took health and safety training topics on 4/2/23. The file of Staff # 30 was reviewed. Staff # 30 still did not complete appropriate pediatric first aid/CPR. The file of Staff # 11 was also reviewed. Staff # 11 was working at the facility without having current training in pediatric first aid/CPR. This staff last took the training on 10/26/19. Staff # 18 does not current pediatric first aid/CPR training. The file of Staff # 4 was reviewed, and this staff did not update their pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current training expiring. Staff # 4 took this training on 5/5/21 and did not take pediatric first aid/CPR training until 6/6/23. The file of Staff # 18 was reviewed, and this staff did not update their pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current training expiring. Staff # 18 took this training on 6/9/21. Staff # 18 does not current pediatric first aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2023
May 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 5/26/23. A physical site inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was working in a classroom with 12 preschool children. Staff # 1 stated they became out of ratio at about 9:30a.m. when 2 children arrived. Staff # 1 was out of ratio for roughly 20 minutes until the director was made aware and at that time, children were moved so that appropriate staff:child ratios were met.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 5/26/23. A physical site inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was working in a classroom with 12 preschool children. Staff # 1 stated they became out of ratio at about 9:30a.m. when 2 children arrived. Staff # 1 was out of ratio for roughly 20 minutes until the director was made aware and at that time, children were moved so that appropriate staff:child ratios were met.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
Apr 11, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 2, # 4, # 6, # 8, # 9, # 10, # 11, # 12, # 14, # 15, # 17, #, 18, # 19, # 20, # 22, # 23, # 24, # 25, # 26, # 27, # 28, # 30, # 31, # 32, # 33, and # 35 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. The listed staff still have not completed this training as of the date of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons # 1, # 3, # 5, # 14, and # 36 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training topics. Staff persons # 1, # 3, # 5, # 14, # 17, # 20, # 21, # 25, # 26, # 28, # 30, # 31, # 33, # 34, and # 36 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 4/27/23. The following staff did not review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis: Staff # 10 has not reviewed the emergency plan since 2/3/22. Staff # 12 has not reviewed the emergency plan since 1/5/22. Staff # 24 has not reviewed the emergency plan since 1/5/22. The following staff did not review the emergency plan within 90 days of their hire date (see code sheet for the date of hire): Staff # 17 reviewed the plan on 12/2/22. Staff # 25 reviewed the plan on 12/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 4/27/23. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff have not participated in annual fire safety training. The following staff last took fire safety training on: 6/7/21 - Staff # 4, # 7, # 8, # 12, and # 18; 7/2/21 - Staff # 11; 1/3/22 - Staff # 1; 3/4/22 - Staff # 27; 3/7/22 - Staff # 2, # 6, # 10, # 15, # 19, # 22, # 23, # 24, # 27, # 32 and # 35 The following staff have been hired for a year and have not participated in hire safety training: Staff #9 , # 20 and # 31”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff evaluations were not conducted on an annual basis per regulation: Staff # 2 - previous 6/17/21, current 12/28/22 Staff # 4 - previous 6/24/21, current 12/19/22 Staff # 6 - previous 6/29/21, current 3/17/23 Staff # 7 - previous 7/2/21, current 12/19/22 Staff # 9 - previous 6/28/21, current 1/3/23 Staff # 11 - previous 7/6/21, current 3/17/23 Staff # 12 - previous 6/30/21, current 3/17/23 Staff # 15 - previous 6/24/21, current 3/17/23 Staff # 18 - previous 6/24/21, current 12/19/22 Staff # 20 - previous 3/23/22, no annual update Staff # 22 - previous 6/17/21, no annual update Staff # 23 - previous 6/29/21, current 3/15/23 Staff # 27 - previous 3/4/22, no annual update Staff # 32 - previous 3/17/22, no annual update Staff # 35 - previous 6/30/21, current 12/19/22”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. The following staff files were missing proof of education: Staff # 1, # 14, # 16, # 21, and # 33.”
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. The following staff did not have a tuberculosis screening completed prior to working in childcare: Staff # 1, # 4, # 5, # 14, # 16, and # 33.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 1, # 14, # 16, did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening on file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 4 has not had an updated health assessment conducted since 1/7/21. Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted until 9/9/22 and 9/12/22. Staff # 6 had a health assessment on 12/29/19 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 4/14/22. Staff # 7 had a health assessment on 9/18/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 10/7/22. Staff # 9 had a health assessment on 12/17/19 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/6/23. Staff # 10 had a health assessment on 11/12/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/6/23. Staff # 23 had a health assessment on 8/6/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 3/22/23. Staff # 33 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted until #/24/23 and 3/27/23. Staff # 35 had a health assessment on 2/16/21 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 3/21/23.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the preschool prep classroom, in the children's cubbies, a bottle of calamine lotion was found and accessible to children. The label on this bottle indicated that the bottle was to be kept out of reach of children.”
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The first aid-kit in the preschool class was on the floor and was accessible to children. Per the regulation, first-aid kits must be inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. All classrooms were missing a posted emergency medical transportation plan. Per regulation this plan is to be posted in all childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 4 clearances are expired and dated as follows: child abuse 4/5/18 and the FBI 4/4/18. Staff # 24 had an FBI clearance expired on 1/13/18and this clearance was not updated until 1/18/23. Staff # 32 had a child abuse clearance expired on 12/14/17 and this clearance was not updated until 1/23/23 and had an FBI clearance dated 4/18/18 that has not yet been updated. The clearances of Staff # 4, # 24, and # 32 were not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The file of Staff # 3 indicated this staff had lived in New York and Connecticut. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 3 did not have the clearances for these states. Staff # 3 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. The file of Staff # 13 indicated this staff had lived in New York. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 13 did not have the clearances for this state. Staff # 13 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. See the code sheet for the date of hire of Staff # 34. Staff # 34 was hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 3/29/22. Staff # 34 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. See the code sheet for the date of hire of the following staff: Staff # 25, and # 26. These staff did not have a signed and dated disclosure statement in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 4 clearances are expired and dated as follows: child abuse 4/5/18 and the FBI 4/4/18. Staff # 24 had an FBI clearance expired on 1/13/18and this clearance was not updated until 1/18/23. Staff # 32 had a child abuse clearance expired on 12/14/17 and this clearance was not updated until 1/23/23 and had an FBI clearance dated 4/18/18 that has not yet been updated. The clearances of Staff # 4, # 24, and # 32 were not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The file of Staff # 3 indicated this staff had lived in New York and Connecticut. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 3 did not have the clearances for these states. Staff # 3 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. The file of Staff # 13 indicated this staff had lived in New York. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 13 did not have the clearances for this state. Staff # 13 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. See the code sheet for the date of hire of Staff # 34. Staff # 34 was hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 3/29/22. Staff # 34 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. See the code sheet for the date of hire of the following staff: Staff # 25, and # 26. These staff did not have a signed and dated disclosure statement in their file.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons # 19 and # 33 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR Staff persons # 19 and # 33 were also observed working unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/28/18.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The following staff were observed to be caring for children unsupervised without the following required trainings completed: Staff person # 7 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/21/21. Staff person # 9, and # 11 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/26/19. Staff person # 22 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/5/21. Staff person # 2, # 19, # 23, and # 24 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person # 4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/28/18. Staff person # 1, and # 33 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 4 clearances are expired and dated as follows: child abuse 4/5/18 and the FBI 4/4/18. Staff # 24 had an FBI clearance expired on 1/13/18and this clearance was not updated until 1/18/23. Staff # 32 had a child abuse clearance expired on 12/14/17 and this clearance was not updated until 1/23/23 and had an FBI clearance dated 4/18/18 that has not yet been updated. The clearances of Staff # 4, # 24, and # 32 were not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The file of Staff # 3 indicated this staff had lived in New York and Connecticut. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 3 did not have the clearances for these states. Staff # 3 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. The file of Staff # 13 indicated this staff had lived in New York. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 13 did not have the clearances for this state. Staff # 13 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. See the code sheet for the date of hire of Staff # 34. Staff # 34 was hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 3/29/22. Staff # 34 was hired incorrectly per the CPSL. See the code sheet for the date of hire of the following staff: Staff # 25, and # 26. These staff did not have a signed and dated disclosure statement in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) Each staff person meets quals/Two written references
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were missing 2 letters of written reference in their file: # 1, # 13, # 14, # 16, # 25, and # 30. The following staff were missing 1 letter of written reference in their file: # 5, # 17, # 21, and # 29. These staff were unable to be appropriately qualified for a childcare role at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
- Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“On 6/24/2022, Child #1 was observed on facility video to be picked up by the upper arm inappropriately by Staff #1 at approximately 9pm because the child would not lay down on their cot and was disrupting other children. Child #1 received bruises to their arm as a result. Staff #1 admitted to also restraining Child #1 because the child was being disruptive to other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“On 6/24/2022, Child #1 was observed on facility video to be picked up by the upper arm inappropriately by Staff #1 at approximately 9pm because the child would not lay down on their cot and was disrupting other children. Child #1 received bruises to their arm as a result. Staff #1 admitted to also restraining Child #1 because the child was being disruptive to other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
Apr 27, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire for the following staff. Staff # 2 did not complete the health and safety training topics and pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of their hire date. The health and safety topics were completed on 1/23/22 and pediatric first-aid and CPR was completed on 5/10/22. Staff # 4 did not complete the health and safety training topics within 90 days of their hire date. The training topics were completed on 5/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire for the following staff. Staff # 7 was hired with the file missing one letter of written reference. Staff # 8 was hired with the file missing two letters of written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire for the following staff. Staff # 5 did not receive an NSOR until 3/3/22. Staff # 5 worked at the facility past the 45 provisional hire window without this NSOR clearance being obtained as required by the CPSL. Staff # 9 did not receive a state police clearance until 5/18/22. Staff # 9 did not apply for this clearances as required to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL. Staff # 9 began working at the facility hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. The file of Staff # 9 also indicated this staff has lived in two other states and the appropriate clearances of those states were not in Staff # 9's file as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site inspection was conducted. A hole and peeling paint was found in the wall near the entrance door of the New Beginnings classroom. Also in the New Beginnings bathroom, a leak was found under the sink and around the toilet, the molding was coming off the wall exposing a hole. Areas of dirt were found and discussed with staff in the Kindertots room. The ceiling vents in this classroom were also observed dusty. The red gym was found dirty with food/drink stains on the floor, with dirt, garbage and other empty bottles laying on the floor. Tares and rips were found in the red padding that surrounds the gym walls. The big gym also found with dirt on the walls and floor. The red padding on the walls in the big gym also was found with tares and rips in it. The mens and women's bathroom attached to the big gym were found dirty and with strong urine smells.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a health assessment dated for 12/29/19 and this health assessment was not updated until 2/23/22. Staff # 3 had a health assessment dated for 5/29/19 and health assessment was not updated until 2/8/22. See code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 6. Staff # 6 did not obtain a health assessment until 5/9/22 and the file was missing a tuberculosis screening. Staff # 6 did not obtain an health assessment and TB prior to working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, 11 1/2 pints of expired milk, dated for 2/25/22, were observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.66(b)/3270.66(c) Original container/Toxic use- no contamination
“On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, an unlabeled liquid and a cleaner were stored with food.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, dust build up was found behind the freezer in the kitchen area and grease/dust build up was found behind the grill/ansul system. Child care spaces, indoor play spaces, hallways, and stairwells were also observed as needing a through cleaning such as the walls, ceilings, and floors containing dust, dirt, food, and garbage. Ceiling tiles were broken and/or stained and ceiling vents were dusty and/or dirty. The stairwell and hallway used by the children from the 2nd to 3rd floor contained peeling paint/plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. Staff interviews were conducted. Due to the New Beginnings room closure, Staff # 1 indicated the children of this closed room had to be moved to moved to other rooms. These moves caused the Little Learners room to contained a total of 19 children. The Little Learners room has a capacity of 15 children. The Little Learners room was over capacity by 4 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. Staff interviews were conducted. Staff # 1 indicated that bed bugs were found in the New Beginnings classroom and in the bathroom outside of the New Beginnings Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2022
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. During this inspection, the preschool room was observed to have 1 staff with 11 preschool age children. The ratio for this group is 1 staff:10 preschool children. Also during interviews, staff indicated that the facility is often out of compliance with staff:child ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, 11 1/2 pints of expired milk, dated for 2/25/22, were observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.66(b)/3270.66(c) Original container/Toxic use- no contamination
“On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, an unlabeled liquid and a cleaner were stored with food.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, dust build up was found behind the freezer in the kitchen area and grease/dust build up was found behind the grill/ansul system. Child care spaces, indoor play spaces, hallways, and stairwells were also observed as needing a through cleaning such as the walls, ceilings, and floors containing dust, dirt, food, and garbage. Ceiling tiles were broken and/or stained and ceiling vents were dusty and/or dirty. The stairwell and hallway used by the children from the 2nd to 3rd floor contained peeling paint/plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. Staff interviews were conducted. Due to the New Beginnings room closure, Staff # 1 indicated the children of this closed room had to be moved to moved to other rooms. These moves caused the Little Learners room to contained a total of 19 children. The Little Learners room has a capacity of 15 children. The Little Learners room was over capacity by 4 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. Staff interviews were conducted. Staff # 1 indicated that bed bugs were found in the New Beginnings classroom and in the bathroom outside of the New Beginnings Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2022
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. During this inspection, the preschool room was observed to have 1 staff with 11 preschool age children. The ratio for this group is 1 staff:10 preschool children. Also during interviews, staff indicated that the facility is often out of compliance with staff:child ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Catholic Youth Center Day Care
Is Catholic Youth Center Day Care licensed?
Yes. Catholic Youth Center Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Catholic Youth Center Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Catholic Youth Center Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 15 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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 Catholic Youth Center Day Care care for?
451, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Catholic Youth Center Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Catholic Youth Center Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 823-6121 to confirm.
How much does Catholic Youth Center Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 823-6121 to ask.
What is Catholic Youth Center Day Care's phone number?
(570) 823-6121.
Where is Catholic Youth Center Day Care?
36 S Washington St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701. The nearest other daycare we list is Cheder Menachem, 0.2 miles away.