Building Blocks Early Learning Academy
116 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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Curious Kids Learning Center is a child care center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Curious Kids Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 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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3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“There was no health assessment on file for Child #4 (see code sheet for admission date), and this child has been enrolled for more than 60 days. Also, Child #1 (see code sheet for date of birth) had health assessments on file dated 8/23/24 and 8/3/26. However, this was required to be completed every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #4 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous training expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates that were on file: 11/11/23 and 2/18/26”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff #1 and Staff #2 had evaluations on file dated 7/2025 and 8/2026. However, these were required to be completed at least once every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements on file for Child #1 and #5 did not specify their admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #5 was dated 3/3/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
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 indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 12/2/25 and 1/2/26, 1/2/26 and 2/3/26, 6/26/26 and 7/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Persons #1 and #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had incomplete Pennsylvania State Police Clearances present in their files, but not fully completed clearances. The clearance for Staff #1 was still listed in "Under Review" status, and the clearance for Staff #2 did not contain the dissemination date when the clearance was processed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 and #3 did not include the parent's work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) Date fee to be paid/Admission date
“The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. The agreements on file for Child #1 and #3 did not specify the dates of each child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“The albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol prescribed for Child #6 and #7 were observed in a locked medication box in the School Age Room. The medication for Child #6 had an April 6, 2025 discard date. The medication for Child #7 had an October 2024 expiration date. Both of these medications should have been appropriately discarded.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A bag hanging near the doorway in the Preschool Room was observed to contain Member's Mark alcohol swabs and Wet Wipes that were labeled, "keep out of reach of children." These items were accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Child #3 had had a current health assessment on file dated 6/23/25, but it was missing required information, such as the child's ability to participate in childcare and whether or not they appeared to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a health assessment on file dated 8/15/23, but it was completed more than 12 months prior to initial service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“One brown stained ceiling tile was observed, near a clock, in the School Age Room. A radiator near the cubbies in the Preschool Room was observed to have a sharp piece of jagged metal, which was accessible to the preschoolers. A toilet in the Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts near its base.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“One electrical outlet, near the green chair in the Toddler Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to the toddlers being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #6 did not have a Child Abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“Four cracked and two brown stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Preschool Room. One cracked and one brown stained ceiling tile were observed in the Kitchen. A ripped white and red soccer ball was observed in the Outdoor Infant/Toddler Play Area. A ripped yellow and white soccer ball, used by the children at the facility, was observed in a blue cart near the facility's entrance. Next to the tree in the Outdoor Preschool/School Age Play Area, there is an approximately eight-inch gap between the faux grass turf and the fence. This gap poses a potential tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2024
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) Arrival/departure times/Admission date
“The agreements on file for Child #1, #3, and #5 did not include each child's admission date. The agreement on file for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The phone number of the physician or medical provider for Child #1 was not on file. Child #4 and Child #5 did not have a parent's work phone number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“Infants' Tylenol, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a child's lunchbox, that was about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Toddler Room. This medication was accessible to the toddlers who were present in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Cut peaches were observed in a child's lunchbox, that was on a wooden shelf, in the School Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 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: 10/1/23 to 11/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“Aveeno baby lotion was observed in a black bookbag, and Banana Boat Sunscreen and Butt Paste were observed in a child's lunch box. All items were labeled "keep out of reach of children", and were located about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Toddler Room. All items were accessible to the toddlers who were present in that room. One peace lily plant and one rubber plant were located, about hip height, on a black shelf in the School Age Room. Three song-of-India plants were observed, about hip height, on a white and orange colored shelf in the School Age Room. One peace lily plant was observed, about shoulder height, on a wooden shelf by the entranceway to the Preschool Room. These plants are all toxic to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. Two bolts on the fence pole were exposed in the infant/toddler play space and accessible to children. In the preschool/school age playground a sharp metal tie was exposed on the gate pole and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. In the infant/toddler backroom the refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. 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 every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. Two bolts on the fence pole were exposed in the infant/toddler play space and accessible to children. In the preschool/school age playground a sharp metal tie was exposed on the gate pole and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. In the infant/toddler backroom the refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. 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 every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Operator admitted that she has not notified the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the record review of the renewal inspection it was observed that the fire system was tested on 10/3/22 then again on 11/7/22 which is a span of 35 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Required emergency phone numbers are not posted by the phones in the Toddler Room and the Preschool Room”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The paint on the wooden toy trucks located in the preschool is peeling on some of the trucks”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes are not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility and the operator states she did not notify to the local authorities of the location of the facility and the pedestrian and transportation used by the child care center”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a complaint visit to the facility on 11/4/21 staff could not produce documentation to verify that the fire drill log and the monthly fire alarm testing log are up to date”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Curious Kids 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 September 21, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 824-7635 to ask.
(570) 824-7635.
80 Wood St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Ellies Education Center, 0.3 miles away.