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Helping Hands Society
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About Helping Hands Society
Helping Hands Society is a child care center in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
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Hours
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Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Helping Hands Society
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 46 children
- License number
- #CER-00257721
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 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 7, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #1's record did not contain signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed staff person #3 has not completed professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed the fence post links on the far-right side of the fence were in need of repair. There was broken glass on a window on the shed and there were materials such as doors propped up on the shed. Also observed, there was peeled paint on the gazebo.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed staff persons #3 and #4's records did not include verification of education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed that staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4's files did not include training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.64 Outside Walkways
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed the walkways located in the outside play space had large cracks across them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed staff person #4's health assessment was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #5's EpiPen did not have a date on it. Child #6's medication expired as of 6/9/2025. Child #7's medication expired as of 9/30/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/7/2026 observed child #1, #2, and #5's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. Corrected on-site 4/7/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5) Contact when ended/Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. It also did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed that a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During the initial inspection conducted on 12/3/2025 observed staff person #1 and #2's adult health assessments did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Helping Hands Society
Is Helping Hands Society licensed?
Yes. Helping Hands Society is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Helping Hands Society last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helping Hands Society had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Helping Hands Society care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Helping Hands Society accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Helping Hands Society's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 455-4958 to confirm.
How much does Helping Hands Society cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 455-4958 to ask.
What is Helping Hands Society's phone number?
(570) 455-4958.
Where is Helping Hands Society?
301 Rocky Rd, Hazleton, PA 18201. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions at Heights Terrace Elementary, 0.7 miles away.