Building Blocks Early Learning Academy
116 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA
4.9· 13 reviews
Kings College Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 225
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kings College Early Learning Center
Kings College Early Learning Center is a child care center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 225 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 225 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 225 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kings College Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 225 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248676
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“The inspector observed staff #1 conduct a diaper change and found that staff #1 did not wash their hands nor the hands of the infant following the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The inspector observed an infant alone in the infant sleeping classroom without a staff present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“The inspector observed staff #1 conduct diaper changes in the infant classroom and found that staff #1 did not clean the diaper changing surface after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The inspector observed staff #2 grab child #1 by their arm and pull the child across the classroom to their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The paint on the side wall of the Pre-K Prep classroom was observed to be chipped and accessible to children. The pillar in the Pre-K A classroom was also observed to have chipped paint and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training, pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #3 completed pediatric first aid/CPR on 11/8/23 and health and safety training on 11/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires health assessments to be updated every 24 months. Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 7/12/21 and this health assessment was not updated until 10/20/23. Staff #2 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/9/18. Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training on 1/22/24. Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 11/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kings College Early Learning Center
Is Kings College Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Kings College Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kings College Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kings College Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Kings College Early Learning Center care for?
225, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kings College Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kings College Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kings College Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 208-2252 to ask.
What is Kings College Early Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 208-2252.
Where is Kings College Early Learning Center?
177 N Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701. The nearest other daycare we list is Cheder Menachem, 0.3 miles away.