Building Blocks Early Learning Academy
116 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA
4.9· 13 reviews
Kiddie Space
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kiddie Space
Kiddie Space is a child care center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Space has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Space
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244932
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Softsoap antibacterial hand soap that was labeled "keep out of reach of children", bleach and water sanitizing solution, and bleach and water disinfecting solution were observed on top of a wooden cabinet in the Pre-K Counts section of the Main Room. These items were accessible to young school aged children who were being supervised in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility had documentation on file showing that they notified the local traffic safety authorities on 1/3/25 and 3/25/26 of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. However, this was required to be done annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 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/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Two brown stained ceiling tiles were observed at the entranceway to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The Pre-K section of the Main Room had a surge protector on the floor near the first aid kit. This surge protector was observed to be missing protective receptacle covers for two electrical outlets. In the same room, an electrical outlet on the wall near the resting mats was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Staff #2 acknowledged that on 9/11/24 Child #1 ran into a set of children's cubbies that are located near the facility's entrance, which caused it to fall over. This set of cubbies, as well as two other cubbies in the school-age section of the Main Room were observed to easily push over and pose a potential tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was missing a parent's home address, home phone number, and work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was missing the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for Child #2 was observed to be missing the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 (see code sheet for first day volunteering with children) did not have a completed disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“One ceiling tile with a brown stain and one ceiling tile with a hole were observed in the Toddler section of the Main Room and the children's restroom. Two ceiling tiles with brown stains and one ceiling tile with holes were observed at the entranceway to the facility. Eight brown stained ceiling tiles, four water stained ceiling tiles, and one ceiling tile with holes in it were observed in the Preschool/Pre-K section of the Main Room. The Office Area, next to the Children's Restroom, was observed to have eight brown stained ceiling tiles. Three ceiling tiles with brown stains were observed in the staff's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Uline hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed, about shoulder height, on a wooden shelf in the Preschool/Pre-K section of the Main Room. Preschool aged children, who were being supervised in that room, were able to reach the hand sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent financial agreement on file for Child #2 was dated 9/10/23. A parent should have completed another review and update of the financial agreement by 3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Annual testing of the fire detection system by a fire safety professional did not occur as evidenced by the most recent fire detection system report on file being dated 7/31/23. Another fire detection system test should have occurred by 7/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was completed on 9/27/23. Facility person #1 does not have two written, non-family references in staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was completed on 9/27/23. In the preschool area, the napping mats had ripped covers exposing the inner foam and preventing them from being sanitized properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
Sep 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“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. Information in the file of Staff # 1 indicated that this staff has lived outside the state of Pennsylvania within the last 5 years. Per the CPSL, Staff # 1 would also need the clearances of the other state to work in a child care role. The file of Staff # 1 was missing the SOR clearance from NY. Staff # 1 has worked in child care without having the SOR from NY completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several light cover fixtures were found to have dirt and dead bugs on them. The light covers that needed to be cleaned were identified and shown to the director. In the entry way of the facility, cobwebs were found also with dirt stuck to them, down the corner of the wall by the outside door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Space
Is Kiddie Space licensed?
Yes. Kiddie Space is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kiddie Space last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Space had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Kiddie Space care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kiddie Space accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Space's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Space cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 824-7660 to ask.
What is Kiddie Space's phone number?
(570) 824-7660.
Where is Kiddie Space?
145 Amber Ln, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The nearest other daycare we list is Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.