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Little People Day Care School is a child care center in Kingston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little People Day Care School has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
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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3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 8/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“The wallpaper in the Class B closet had multiple tears in it. The plastic treehouse in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area had a rubber moon attachment that was damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #7 did not include a parent's work address or work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Push pins were observed on the "Who's Here Today?" picture chart, classroom center chart, months-of-the-year papers, general calendar, and days-of-the-week calendar in Classroom C. These push pins were accessible to children. Classroom B had a black office chair with torn fabric. Though it was identified as a teacher's chair, the chair was accessible to children in the classroom. Two toy baby strollers and two busy boxes in the Toddler Room were observed to be covered in dust.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #3 had State Police Clearances on file dated 2/28/2020 and 3/11/2025 and Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 3/13/2020 and 3/19/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Staff #6 acknowledged that Staff #3 had routine interaction and direct contact with children during the lapses. The only NSOR Clearance on file for Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 10/14/25. Staff #6 acknowledged that this clearance was not obtained until after Staff #5 began having routine interaction and direct contact with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #8 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/11/20. Staff #6 acknowledged that Staff #8 had routine interaction and direct contact with children prior to Staff #8 completing updated mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the following fire drill logs that were on file: 3/14/25 to 5/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A flower book bag that was hanging from a hook in the Classroom C closet had a Touchland hand sanitizer attached to it. The hand sanitizer was labeled, "keep out of reach of children," but was accessible to preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“Two rusted metal partition walls were observed in the Class B Preschool Room Restroom and the Class C Pre-K Room Restroom. One toilet in the Class C Pre-K Room Restroom, two toilets in the Toddler 2 Restroom, and one toilet in the School Age-Room Restroom were observed to have two rusted, exposed bolts. The jungle gym in the Pre-K and Above Outdoor Play Area had two rusted metal steps. Brown-stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following classrooms: Class B Preschool Room (3), Class C Pre-K Room (1) and Toddler 2 Room (1), and Front D School-age Room (8). The Front D School-age Room was also missing 2 ceiling tiles, had a hole in the wall by the door, and the room was cluttered with boxes, decorations and equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two electrical outlets on a power strip near the turtles' habitat in the Class B Preschool Room were observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. These outlets were accessible to the preschool-aged children who were being supervised in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the following fire drill logs that were on file: 2/6/24 and 4/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/24. In classroom A, there were ceiling tiles that have water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/24. On the school age/preschool playground cert rep observed several exposed, metal ties with sharp points and rough edges around the fence poles and are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/24. In classroom's A and B, during nap time it was observed that several children's cots did not have 2 feet space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/24. Staff person #1 reports that she has resided in Delaware during the past 5 years and does not have Delaware criminal history clearance. All PA clearances are on file. There is no request receipt for the Delaware criminal history clearance in the file. Staff person #1 may not be hired provisionally.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During inspection on 2/10/23 observed damaged paint on the outdoor surfaces near the toddler play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection on 8/23/2022, Staff #1 did not have disclosure statement, FBI or NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/23/2022, fire detection testing log indicated that testing was conducted 3/3/22, 4/4/22, 5/6/22, 6/6/22, and 7/6/22. Testing conducted in April and May were over 30 days. There was no testing date for August 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The vinyl play mats located in the Toddler Room have some worn edges”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The outdoor embedded equipment located in the outdoor play space has less than 6 inches of rubber mulch located underneath it”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An emergency shelter in place or lockdown drill shall be conducted on an annual basis and documented. A shelter in place or lock down drill needed to be completed and documented by 12/19/21 as the regulation went into effect on 12/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan does not include a written plan in order to accommodate toddlers and children with special needs in case of an emergency. Currently the facility does not accept infants in the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A current copy of the regulations or information on how to access the regulations electronically is not posted at the facility. Instructions for how to contact the regional office is not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Little People Day Care School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 5 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 288-4111 to ask.
(570) 288-4111.
154 3rd Ave, Kingston, PA 18704. The nearest other daycare we list is Illumination Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.