Wyoming Valley Children's Association
1133 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA
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Charlotte L Casterline M D Early Learning Center is a child care center in Kingston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Older toddlers (24 mos+) through School Age children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian principles) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Charlotte L Casterline M D Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
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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3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first-aid kit in the Preschool Room was observed to be accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A blue sensory pad, that was hanging from a hook in the Quiet Cube section of the Preschool Room, was observed to have torn fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 7/7/2023. This staff was required to complete an updated health assessment by 7/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Two slices of cheese pizza were observed in a Paw Patrol lunch box that was on a wooden cubby shelf in the hallway outside of the Toddler Room. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was observed to be missing the parent's home telephone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was observed to be missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 did not include proof that a full New York sex offender registry check was conducted at the time of hire. Staff #1 had resided in New York within the 60 months prior to their first day working with children. Facility Person #5 had Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 8/5/2020 and 8/9/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Facility Person #5 (see code sheet for first day working at facility) had an FBI clearance on file dated 8/7/25, which is more than 45 days after they began working at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A protective receptacle cover was observed to be missing from one electrical outlet that was on the wall near the window in the Preschool Room. This outlet was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Purell hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a green bookbag that was hanging from a hook near the entrance door to the Preschool Room. The hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Two dirty stuffed plush toys, which were a red car and green turtle, were observed in the Pre-K Room. Also, in the same room, one red and two green seating mats were observed to be torn. One stuffed plush llama toy and one rainbow sequins teddy bear in the Preschool Room were observed to be dirty. The Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a black trash can with a cracked lid. This posed a potential scratching hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Chipped paint was observed on the light gray wall, near the calendar, in the Older Toddler Room. Peeling paint was observed along the walls near the Dramatic Play Area in the Pre-K Room. Peeling and chipped paint were observed along the light gray walls near the play washing machine in the Preschool Room. Also, in this same room, chipped paint was observed on the turquoise-colored walls near the windows. The Indoor Toddler Play Space had chipped and peeling paint along the wall by the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation on file proving that annual emergency drills had been conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include a parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“One brown stained ceiling tile was observed in the #2 Restroom. The wall next to the basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a piece of sharp, rusted metal wire mesh that was accessible to the children. The basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have chipped wood with rough edges. The gate by the shed in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have two exposed bolts. Push pins were observed on a yellow poster board near the entrance to the facility. The exposed bolts and push pins were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was missing the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and did not include a health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 had child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A child was observed to be sleeping on a cot in the Toddler Room. One side of the cot was against a shelf and another side of the cot was against a wall. The child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of the cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not observed to be posted at a conspicuous location in the facility. Staff person #1 acknowledged that the emergency plan was not posted at all.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 7/3/2023 and 10/22/2024. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff person #1 did not include a full New York sex offender registry check at the time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest ambulance was not observed by the office telephone or the telephone that was in the hallway near the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Staff person #1 acknowledged that they did not know if parents were provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024 and 8/8/2024 to 9/8/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/12/24 to 2/12/24, 4/5/24 to 5/7/24, and 5/7/24 to 6/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information and financial agreements on file for Child #1 through Child #5 were not updated in the past six months. Staff #1 admitted that they were unaware that the children's emergency contact and financial agreements forms were supposed to be updated every six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/12/24 to 2/12/24, 4/5/24 to 5/7/24, and 5/7/24 to 6/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information and financial agreements on file for Child #1 through Child #5 were not updated in the past six months. Staff #1 admitted that they were unaware that the children's emergency contact and financial agreements forms were supposed to be updated every six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. In the toddler room there was not a cot list posted. The cots were not individually labeled either.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 11/30/23, an uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the preschool room near the windows and in the 1st bathroom near the bathroom sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. The outside gate in the corners on the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. The fire detection log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 9/6/23-10/10/23 and 10/10/23-11/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The operator acknowledged that an emergency drill was not conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. Staff #1's health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. Child(ren) #1-3 immunization records indicate the children do not have a current flu vaccine and no exemption letters are in the children's file. The children are over six months of age. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the preschool and toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“During the renewal inspection on 11/30/23, the parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. The operator acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has thrown away children's lunches if they are talking instead of eating or not using their fork properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that children who do not nap are required to lay on the floor from 12pm-2pm for quiet time without being offered alternative activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.106(e) Seasonal coverings
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that children are required to lay on the hard floor from 12pm-2pm with no bedding during quiet time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has disclosed information regarding a child to another child's parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has locked children in the child care office and turned off the light.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has thrown away children's lunches if they are talking instead of eating or not using their fork properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that children who do not nap are required to lay on the floor from 12pm-2pm for quiet time without being offered alternative activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.106(e) Seasonal coverings
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that children are required to lay on the hard floor from 12pm-2pm with no bedding during quiet time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has disclosed information regarding a child to another child's parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has locked children in the child care office and turned off the light.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, there was no handwashing sign in the third bathroom on the right from the entrance of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, many exposed bolts were observed on the playground fence. The tall dress up closet in the preschool room was very wobbly and unstable, posing a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in any child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The health assessment for Child #1 did not contain documentation of administration of the flu vaccine at any time and the file did not contain a letter of exemption for the flu vaccine. The health assessment for Child #2 did not contain documentation of administration of the flu vaccine at any time and the file did not contain a letter of exemption for the flu vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the trash can in the preschool room used for diapering was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 dated 8/3/21 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases. The health assessment for Staff Person #4 dated 1/6/21 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 dated 8/3/21 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care. The health assessment for Staff Person #4 dated 1/6/21 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 contained only one written, nonfamilly letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The log showed that fire drills had not been conducted every 60 days. The dates of the fire drills were 7/8/22, 9/9/22 which is 63 days between drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The log showed that the smoke detectors had not been tested every 30 days. The dates of the testing were 7/1/22, 8/1/22, 9/1/22, 10/3/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a PA Child abuse Clearance for an adult household member, but did not contain a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment or the request for the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The rear hallway that leads to an emergency exit is obstructed with chairs, shelves and facility items”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The outdoor play space fencing has some exposed bolts”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Facility person #1 has an initial health assessment on file but does not have a TB test on file”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility does not have documentation on file to demonstrate that the fire alarm system has been tested at least every 30 days since the regulation went into effect on 12/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Facility persons #1 and #2 do not have documentation on file to demonstrate that they have been trained in regards to the emergency plan at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Charlotte L Casterline M D Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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.
33, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 931-3791 to ask.
(570) 931-3791.
915 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704. The nearest other daycare we list is Le Gani, 0.1 miles away.