Building Blocks Early Learning Academy
116 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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Illumination Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $50
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About Illumination Early Learning Center
Illumination Early Learning Center is a child care center in Kingston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 119 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $50.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Summer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Summer camp |
|---|---|
| Staff | All staff are First Aid and CPR Certified |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Illumination Early Learning Center lists weekly tuition of $50.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before and After Care combined | $50 |
| weekly camp charge (field trips included) | $275 a week |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Illumination Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 119 children
- License number
- #CER-00251023
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 13 of 13 visits · 49 rules in all · 48 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Background checks 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Sep 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for hire date): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff person #1 completed the training on 7/15/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
May 28, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“A review of staff files was conducted during the inspection. On the health assessment for Staff #2, the doctor indicated a "YES" answer for question #2, indicating that the staff person had communicable diseases, and no additional information was provided, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance on file dated 3/13/26. This clearance was a volunteer clearance, but it was being used for employment purposes, which is not permitted. Also, during the inspection on 5/28/26, Staff #2 was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Outdoor Play Area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 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. The most recent fire detection system testing log on file was observed to be 4/15/26. However, another fire detection system test should have occurred by 5/15/26, and there was no proof of this on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 5/28/26, security camera footage from 5/14/26 was reviewed and showed that Child #1, a young toddler, exited the YT1 Room alone at 9:42:01 a.m. and wandered outside the classroom in the hallway area near the YT1 Room. At 9:42:22 a.m., Child #2, another young toddler, was observed leaving the YT1 Room alone, while at the same time, Staff #2 was observed exiting the OT Room, which is near the YT1 Room. At 9:42:27 a.m., Child #1 was observed re-entering the YT1 Room by themselves and Staff #2 was observed bringing Child #2 back to the YT1 Room at 9:42:35 a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 21 seconds in the hallway area outside of the YT1 Room. Staff #3 acknowledged that they did not know that Child #1 and Child #2 had exited the classroom alone. At the time of the incident, Child #1 and Child #2 were assigned to Staff #3's primary supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
May 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“A review of staff files was conducted during the inspection. On the health assessment for Staff #2, the doctor indicated a "YES" answer for question #2, indicating that the staff person had communicable diseases, and no additional information was provided, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance on file dated 3/13/26. This clearance was a volunteer clearance, but it was being used for employment purposes, which is not permitted. Also, during the inspection on 5/28/26, Staff #2 was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Outdoor Play Area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 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. The most recent fire detection system testing log on file was observed to be 4/15/26. However, another fire detection system test should have occurred by 5/15/26, and there was no proof of this on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 5/28/26, security camera footage from 5/14/26 was reviewed and showed that Child #1, a young toddler, exited the YT1 Room alone at 9:42:01 a.m. and wandered outside the classroom in the hallway area near the YT1 Room. At 9:42:22 a.m., Child #2, another young toddler, was observed leaving the YT1 Room alone, while at the same time, Staff #2 was observed exiting the OT Room, which is near the YT1 Room. At 9:42:27 a.m., Child #1 was observed re-entering the YT1 Room by themselves and Staff #2 was observed bringing Child #2 back to the YT1 Room at 9:42:35 a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 21 seconds in the hallway area outside of the YT1 Room. Staff #3 acknowledged that they did not know that Child #1 and Child #2 had exited the classroom alone. At the time of the incident, Child #1 and Child #2 were assigned to Staff #3's primary supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 most recent fire detection system testing log being dated 1/14/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
Jan 14, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The only health assessment on file for Staff #13 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated May 13, 2024, and was not completed within the required 12-month period prior to Staff #13 providing initial services in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #4 had eight hours of annual child care trainings on file, and not the required 12 clock hours of child care trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the Renewal Inspection on 1/14/26, Staff #5 was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Preschool 2 Classroom. Staff #5 provided a comprehensive background check, dated 6/17/24, for a state where the staff previously resided. This clearance indicates that it is not portable, which was confirmed via phone call with that state, and appropriate out-of-state clearances were not obtained prior to the staff working with children at this facility. Staff #10 had State Police Clearances on file dated 12/9/2020 and 1/7/2026. Also, Staff #10 had Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 12/14/2020 and 1/8/2026. More than 60 months had lapsed between the clearances. Staff #19 acknowledged that Staff #10 had routine interaction and direct contact with children during this lapse.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A chalkboard in the Large Outdoor Play Area had a rough rusted metal rim around it. This posed a potential scratching hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #2 were dated 4/5/2025 and 11/5/2025. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report on file for Child #10, which was dated 6/26/25, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
Sep 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: On 8/12/2025, Staff #1 was supervising a group of 8 preschoolers as they walked from the Preschool 1 classroom, through a locked hallway, to the Preschool 2 classroom. During this transition, Child #1 and Child #2 were left unsupervised for approximately one minute in the locked hallway. The children were initially found by Staff #2, Facility Person #21, and a non-staff maintenance worker, and they stayed with the children until Staff #1 arrived. Staff #1 returned the children to the Preschool 2 classroom. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 8/13/25. An acceptable plan of correction was received indicating that children will be supervised at all times. On 9/17/25, the facility self-reported that on this date, Child #3 was left in the Young Toddler 2 classroom unsupervised. A review of security camera footage showed that at 9:39 a.m. on 9/17/25, Staff #3 and Staff #4 exited the Young Toddler 2 Classroom with a group of eight young toddlers. At approximately 10:02 a.m., Child #3 was observed exiting the same classroom alone. The child wandered unsupervised in the hallway for about one minute before re-entering the classroom. At 10:03 a.m., a non-staff member found Child #3 and gave them to Staff #5. Child #3 was unsupervised for an estimated 24 minutes. At the time of the incident, Child #3 was assigned to Staff #3's primary supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2026
Aug 18, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/12/2025, Staff #1 was supervising a group of 8 preschoolers as they walked from the Preschool 1 classroom, through a locked hallway, to the Preschool 2 classroom. During this transition, Child #1 and Child #2 were left unsupervised for approximately one minute in the locked hallway. The children were initially found by Staff #2, Facility Person #21, and a non-staff maintenance worker, and they stayed with the children until Staff #1 arrived. Staff #1 returned the children to the Preschool 2 classroom. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 8/13/25.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the Young Toddler 2 Room was observed to be missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A Neutrogena beach defense sunscreen that was labeled, "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a dinosaur bookbag that was hanging from a wooden cubby shelf in the Older Toddler Room. Also, in the hallway outside of the Young Toddler 2 Room, there was a white cubby shelf with a brown container. This container had Tetra AquaSafe, a Jungle Brand "no more algae tank buddies", and Pimafix. These items were labeled, "keep out of reach of children." In the same container, there was a Fins First aquatic substrate that was labeled, "not suitable for children". All of these items were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the hallway outside of the Young Toddler 2 Room, there was an extension cord power strip that was next to a fish tank. This power strip had one uncovered electrical outlet that was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #10 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/21/23 and 1/9/25. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #3, #9, #19, and #20 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 9/28/22 and 10/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility provided parents with a letter explaining the emergency procedures. However, this letter did not include accommodations for toddlers. This information was required since the facility provides care for toddler-aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1, #2, #3, #5, #8, #9, and Child #10 had current child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms. Child #4 had an approved child service report on file dated 11/25/24. However, an updated child service report was required to be completed by 5/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Child #8 had had a current health assessment on file dated 7/29/25, 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 5, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A mermaid lunchbox was observed in a mermaid bookbag that was hanging from a wooden cubby shelf in the Older Toddler Room. This lunchbox contained a meat and cheese pasta meal. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A bottle in the Young Toddler 2 Room, that had a purple lid and clear body, which belonged to Child #11, was observed to be missing a label with the child's name on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility provided proof that on 6/1/2022, they notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. However, this was required to be done annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The sensory table near the door in the Older Toddler Room was observed to have uncooked black beans and silver plastic pieces that were measured to be less than an inch in diameter. This table was accessible to the older toddlers who were being supervised in that room, and Staff #17 acknowledged that some of these children were still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“A playhouse in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area had used wet tissues on the ground. The Large Outdoor Play Area had plastic bags and used tissues on the ground near the helmet shelves. Also, a wooden step that was used to access one of the green slides in the Large Outdoor Play Area had chipping wood that posed a potential scratching hazard. Additionally, the Young Toddler 1 Room was observed to have peeling paint on the wall near the story books.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
Aug 18, 2025Visit14 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/12/2025, Staff #1 was supervising a group of 8 preschoolers as they walked from the Preschool 1 classroom, through a locked hallway, to the Preschool 2 classroom. During this transition, Child #1 and Child #2 were left unsupervised for approximately one minute in the locked hallway. The children were initially found by Staff #2, Facility Person #21, and a non-staff maintenance worker, and they stayed with the children until Staff #1 arrived. Staff #1 returned the children to the Preschool 2 classroom. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 8/13/25.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the Young Toddler 2 Room was observed to be missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A Neutrogena beach defense sunscreen that was labeled, "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a dinosaur bookbag that was hanging from a wooden cubby shelf in the Older Toddler Room. Also, in the hallway outside of the Young Toddler 2 Room, there was a white cubby shelf with a brown container. This container had Tetra AquaSafe, a Jungle Brand "no more algae tank buddies", and Pimafix. These items were labeled, "keep out of reach of children." In the same container, there was a Fins First aquatic substrate that was labeled, "not suitable for children". All of these items were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the hallway outside of the Young Toddler 2 Room, there was an extension cord power strip that was next to a fish tank. This power strip had one uncovered electrical outlet that was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #10 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/21/23 and 1/9/25. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #3, #9, #19, and #20 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 9/28/22 and 10/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility provided parents with a letter explaining the emergency procedures. However, this letter did not include accommodations for toddlers. This information was required since the facility provides care for toddler-aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1, #2, #3, #5, #8, #9, and Child #10 had current child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms. Child #4 had an approved child service report on file dated 11/25/24. However, an updated child service report was required to be completed by 5/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Child #8 had had a current health assessment on file dated 7/29/25, 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 5, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A mermaid lunchbox was observed in a mermaid bookbag that was hanging from a wooden cubby shelf in the Older Toddler Room. This lunchbox contained a meat and cheese pasta meal. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A bottle in the Young Toddler 2 Room, that had a purple lid and clear body, which belonged to Child #11, was observed to be missing a label with the child's name on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility provided proof that on 6/1/2022, they notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. However, this was required to be done annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The sensory table near the door in the Older Toddler Room was observed to have uncooked black beans and silver plastic pieces that were measured to be less than an inch in diameter. This table was accessible to the older toddlers who were being supervised in that room, and Staff #17 acknowledged that some of these children were still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“A playhouse in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area had used wet tissues on the ground. The Large Outdoor Play Area had plastic bags and used tissues on the ground near the helmet shelves. Also, a wooden step that was used to access one of the green slides in the Large Outdoor Play Area had chipping wood that posed a potential scratching hazard. Additionally, the Young Toddler 1 Room was observed to have peeling paint on the wall near the story books.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #7 had not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
May 2, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #1, #4, and #5 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 9/28/22 and 10/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Child #1 was observed to be sleeping on a cot in the Young Toddler 1 Room. One side of the cot was against the wall and another side of the cot was against play furniture. Child #2 and #3 were also observed to be sleeping on cots in the Young Toddler 1 Room. One side of each of their cots were against the wall and another side of each of their cots were against shelving. These children did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of their cots.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
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: 10/4/24 and 11/4/24”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Initial emergency plan training was not on file for Staff #6 and #8. This was required to be completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/25/2025, Staff #2 and Staff #14 were supervising a group of 19 preschoolers on the outdoor playground. Camera footage showed that Staff #14 was using their cell phone and had their back turned towards the children instead of consistently supervising the children. Also, camera footage showed that, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Child #1 was left unsupervised on the outdoor playground, for approximately 8 minutes, when the group transitioned from the outdoor play area to go inside the facility. Staff #2 was responsible for this child at the time of the incident. The child was found by Staff #1, and they stayed with the child until Staff #13 arrived. Staff #13 returned the child to the classroom. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 4/25/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
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May 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #1, #4, and #5 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 9/28/22 and 10/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Child #1 was observed to be sleeping on a cot in the Young Toddler 1 Room. One side of the cot was against the wall and another side of the cot was against play furniture. Child #2 and #3 were also observed to be sleeping on cots in the Young Toddler 1 Room. One side of each of their cots were against the wall and another side of each of their cots were against shelving. These children did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of their cots.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
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: 10/4/24 and 11/4/24”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Initial emergency plan training was not on file for Staff #6 and #8. This was required to be completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/25/2025, Staff #2 and Staff #14 were supervising a group of 19 preschoolers on the outdoor playground. Camera footage showed that Staff #14 was using their cell phone and had their back turned towards the children instead of consistently supervising the children. Also, camera footage showed that, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Child #1 was left unsupervised on the outdoor playground, for approximately 8 minutes, when the group transitioned from the outdoor play area to go inside the facility. Staff #2 was responsible for this child at the time of the incident. The child was found by Staff #1, and they stayed with the child until Staff #13 arrived. Staff #13 returned the child to the classroom. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 4/25/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Aug 19, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“A pink and silver colored tricycle that was in the Large Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a crack in the seat. Four cracked, plastic white balls were observed in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area. The bamboo fence that surrounded the Toddler Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a cracked piece of bamboo.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Multiple toxic plants and shrubs, including two hydrangea and eight ligustrum ovalifolium shrubs, were observed to be accessible to children in the Large Outdoor Play Area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #10 and #11 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): pediatric first aid/CPR Staff person #18 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): pediatric first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/26/22 and 1/19/24; Staff #3 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/26/22 and 1/18/24; Staff #6 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/26/22 and 7/8/24; and Staff # 12 had fire safety trainings on file dated 5/8/23 and 7/5/24. For each staff, more than a year had lapsed between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan that was on file did not include a continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include an enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not observed in the Indoor Play Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff #2 had health assessments on file dated 2/7/22 and 7/29/24; Staff #3 had health assessments on file dated 6/21/21 and 7/31/23; Staff #6 had health assessments on file dated 1/19/22 and 4/29/24; and Staff #12 had health assessments on file dated 11/7/21 and 2/29/24. For each staff, more than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments. Staff #5 (see code sheet for date of hire) provided an initial health assessment dated 7/2/24, which is after the individual began working with children. Staff #5 also had an initial tuberculosis screening dated 4/20/22, which is more than 12 months prior to initial service at the facility. Staff #9 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a TB test on file, which was required prior to initial service at the facility. Staff #22 (see code sheet for date of hire) provided an initial health assessment dated 11/1/22, and an initial tuberculosis screening dated 11/3/22, which is more than 12 months prior to initial service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 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: 7/5/24 to 8/5/24”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement on file for Child #2 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff #13 had written evaluations on file that were dated 3/28/23 and 4/16/24. More than 12 months had lapsed between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #17 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 10/4/18 and 3/27/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The DHS FBI clearances on file for Staff #1 were dated 4/1/19 and 4/5/24. More than 60 months had lapsed between the clearances which were required to be updated by 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
Nov 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11/29/23, staff person #1 in the older toddler classroom could not identify or name all the children in their assigned group. Staff #1 reported that she took over supervision from another staff earlier and had not reviewed the supervision cards.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11/29/23, staff person #1 in the older toddler classroom could not identify or name all the children in their assigned group. Staff #1 reported that she took over supervision from another staff earlier and had not reviewed the supervision cards.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“On 11/29/23, cert rep observed in the preschool and older toddler classroom's during nap time that several children's cots did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
Oct 11, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 10/11/23, the operator reported that they have not tested the fire detection system in the last 30 days due to a new building management and other businesses affected. The drill indicates the system was tested on 7/7/23 however, the test and drill conducted in the presence of the inspector on 8/15/23 is not documented. The operator provided an inspection report but it is dated 05/06/22 which is more than one year ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“On 10/11/23, staff #1 was observed providing child care (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain educational experience and two non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“On 10/11/23, cert rep observed fire drill log to be out of compliance. The last fire drill on record is dated 7/7/23, however, at the last renewal inspection a fire drill was conducted on 8/15/23. The operator did not document the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“On 10/11/23, cert rep was at the facility for a complaint investigation. The operator admitted to posting a child on social media that the parent had signed a no photos agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
Oct 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 10/11/23, the operator reported that they have not tested the fire detection system in the last 30 days due to a new building management and other businesses affected. The drill indicates the system was tested on 7/7/23 however, the test and drill conducted in the presence of the inspector on 8/15/23 is not documented. The operator provided an inspection report but it is dated 05/06/22 which is more than one year ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“On 10/11/23, staff #1 was observed providing child care (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain educational experience and two non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“On 10/11/23, cert rep observed fire drill log to be out of compliance. The last fire drill on record is dated 7/7/23, however, at the last renewal inspection a fire drill was conducted on 8/15/23. The operator did not document the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“On 10/11/23, cert rep was at the facility for a complaint investigation. The operator admitted to posting a child on social media that the parent had signed a no photos agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
Aug 15, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 08/15/23. Reports for child injuries/illnesses were not kept in a facility file. The director acknowledged that they are not kept in a facility file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. The fire system testing was not completed every 30 days; (2/10/23-3/16/23, 3/16/23-4/21/23, and 5/10/23-6/28/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 08/15/23, child #4's emergency contact form did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. Director acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. The inspector observed during naptime in rooms 141,142, PreK2, and PreK that several cots did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 8/15/23, Staff #1 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update dated 7/5/23. These were required to completed by 12/30/22. Staff #2 did not complete the health and safety 1-hour update.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 08/15/23. Child #1's medication in the PreK room did not have written consent from the parent to administer medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. Child #3's immunization record indicates the child does not have the Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal or Polio vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. The child is in need of their 2-month immunizations. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 08/15/23. The health report for Child#2 was not fully completed and did not indicate if the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The form also did not indicate that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
Sep 16, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #1had been a resident of New York within the last five years and did not have the appropriate out of state clearances. Staff #2 was observed to have resided in New Jersey within the last five years and did not have the appropriate out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #6 did not obtain the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #3,#6, #9, #10, were all employed longer than one year and did not have fire safety training on file as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #4 and staff #8 did not obtain the required health assessment and TB screening prior to providing direct care with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #4, #5, #8 did not have an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed the fire drill and detection log and noted that the facility was not conducting fire drills and manual testing consistently.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #5 did not obtain the necessary pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within the first 90 days of hire as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
Oct 22, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility person #2 has only one written reference on file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility person #2 has a date of hire listed as 8/16/21 and currently does not have a health assessment on file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person #1 has a PA Criminal Clearance on file dated 9/16/16 and is more than 60 months old”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Illumination Early Learning Center
Is Illumination Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Illumination Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Illumination Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Illumination Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 13 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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 Illumination Early Learning Center care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Illumination Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Illumination Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Illumination Early Learning Center cost?
Weekly tuition of $50, as it lists it.
What is Illumination Early Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 208-9081.
Where is Illumination Early Learning Center?
613 Sj Strauss Ln, Kingston, PA 18704. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People Day Care School, 0.3 miles away.