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Hands on Learning Program

Nanticoke, PA 18634 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Hands on Learning Program

Hands on Learning Program is a group home daycare in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Hands on Learning Program

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00257522
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #1 had a previous update to the financial agreement dated 8/25/25 and a subsequent update on 4/7/26. The file for child #2 had a previous emergency contact form and financial agreement dated 8/25/25 and subsequent update for both documents on 3/20/26. The file for child #3 had a previous update to the emergency contact form dated 8/2025 and a subsequent update on 3/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

  2. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “While at the facility unannounced on 6/11/14 for the renewal inspection the inspector was unable to locate a copy of the 3280 regulations or any information on how to access the 3280 regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “While at the facility unannounced on 6/11/14 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed an unlabeled bottle in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While at the facility unannounced on 6/11/14 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for child #1 and found that the emergency contact form was missing the address of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

  4. Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff # 4 not yet completed the one-hour training as of the date of this inspection. The following staff completed the training on the listed dates: Staff # 1 - 1/16/23 Staff # 2 - 1/16/23 Staff # 3 - 1/26/23 Staff # 5 - 1/17/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

  5. Jun 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire of Staff # 1. Staff # 1 was working in child care during this inspection and the file was missing proof of education. Staff # 1 could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 hire date of Staff # 1. Staff # 1 was working in child care at the time of this inspection. The file of Staff # 1 did not contain documentation of a health assessment or tuberculosis screening (TB) before working in a child care role at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 1. Staff # 1 was working in child care at the time of this inspection. The file of Staff # 1 did not contain documentation of a health assessment or tuberculosis screening (TB) before working in a child care role at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire for Staff # 1. Staff # 1 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 1 did not apply for and receive an NSOR clearance before working in child care. Staff # 1 was working in child care during this inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2022

  6. Apr 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Hands on Learning Program licensed?

Yes. Hands on Learning Program is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Hands on Learning Program last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hands on Learning Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Hands on Learning Program care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Hands on Learning Program accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Hands on Learning Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hands on Learning Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 735-6901 to ask.

What is Hands on Learning Program's phone number?

(570) 735-6901.

Where is Hands on Learning Program?

Nanticoke, PA 18634. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).