Wyoming Valley Children's Association
1133 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA
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Cheder Menachem Boys is a child care center in Kingston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 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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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 12/4/25. Staff #3, Staff #7, and Staff #15 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 9/8/25. Staff #8, Staff #10, and Staff #17 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 9/4/25. Staff #9, Staff #13, and Staff #18 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 10/28/25. Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #14, and Staff #16 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/28/24 and 9/7/25. Staff #19 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/7/24 and 12/30/25. These were required to be done annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size
“A soccer ball in the 2nd Grade (2B) Classroom closet had torn fabric. Also, a gold chair in the 2nd Grade (2B) Classroom had a ripped seat with exposed foam. The 1st Grade (1A) Classroom had a cracked plastic toy box lid. In the same room, a teacher's desk had two drawers with one exposed screw each. The 3rd Grade (Room 24) Classroom had a black plastic plant container that was cracked. The top floor restroom had three toilets with two exposed bolts each at their base. The black seat of a gold chair in Lunchroom 1 was observed to be torn and had exposed foam. An orange fabric chair in Lunchroom 2 had a dirty, stained seat. A gold chair in Lunchroom 2 had a torn seat with exposed foam. Also, an electrical outlet wall plate cover in Lunchroom 2 was observed to be cracked and had sharp edges. One wooden bench seat in Lunchroom 2 had chipping wood at its corner. Another wooden bench seat in the same room had a hole from where wood was missing. Six gold chairs that were in the Shul Room closet had torn seats with exposed foam. The Shul Room had 29 gold chairs with torn seats and exposed foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff #14, Staff #15, and Staff #16 each had one evaluation on file dated May 2025; however, evaluations are required to be completed within one year of each staff working. Staff #17 had evaluations dated February 1, 2024, and May 14, 2025, which did not meet the annual requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size
“The Sixth Grade Room had a clear plastic toy tote box with visible cracks and sharp edges. Additionally, a gray plastic container holding hockey sticks was observed to be cracked. The radiator in the Seventh Grade Room, which was not fully covered, had exposed sharp and rusted metal pieces. In Breakfast Room 2, an orange chair was observed to have a crack and an upholstered chair in the Gym had torn fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff #13 had staff evaluations on file dated 3/16/23 and 6/4/24. However, these were required to be completed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 through #8 and #10 did not include the parent's work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff #1, #9, #11, and #15 had a letter on file stating that they graduated from high school. However, these letters did not meet the requirements for proof of high school graduation. There was no proof that the person signing the education letter was a representative from the school and the letter was not on official school letterhead.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #13, #14, and #16 did not complete the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare training. Staff #13 had 10 hours and 30 minutes of annual childcare training on file. Staff #14 and #16 had 5 hours and 30 minutes of annual childcare training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Staff person #1 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 2/2023 to 2/2024. Staff person #2 only completed 4.5 hours of annual training during their training year from 2/2023 to 2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Child(ren) #1-3 & #5-10's emergency contact form did not list the release person's address. Child #8's emergency contact form did not list a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Child #2's emergency contact form did not list the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child #1 and #2's emergency contact form did not list the health insurance policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Child(ren) #1-10's fee agreement does not list a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. The parent handbook did not contain general daily schedule or a dismissal policy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the classrooms and cafeteria.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Staff person #4 has a Health and Safety update date of 1/24/23. This was required to completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/4/24. Child(ren) #1-10's file does not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions. The operator stated that the children at times do go for walks off the school property.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 12/28/23, staff person #1 who is the director, reports that she has resided in New York during the past 5 years and does not have New York Child Abuse clearance or NYSOR. All PA clearances are on file. A director may not be hired provisionally.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Cheder Menachem Boys 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 January 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 793-2280 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 793-2280 to ask.
(570) 793-2280.
715 Schuyler Ave, Kingston, PA 18704. The nearest other daycare we list is Charlotte L Casterline M D Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.