Wyoming Valley Children's Association
1133 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA
2.8· 10 reviews
Little Tykes Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 23
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Tykes Learning Center
Little Tykes Learning Center is a child care center in Luzerne, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 23 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 23 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 23 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Tykes Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 23 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257926
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jun 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff #6, which was dated 2/6/26, did not include the CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #4 was dated 5/7/25 and 5/13/26. The most recent emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #5 were dated 11/7/25. 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: Jun 25, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A first aid kit, that was in an orange bookbag on top of a wooden cubby shelf in the Preschool Room, was observed to be accessible to a young school aged child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Instant Cold Compress labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in a first aid kit in the Preschool Room. The compress was accessible to a young school aged child who was being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 6/24/26, Staff #6, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 60 months, was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Toddler Room. There was no proof on file that they had their out-of-state clearance, which was required prior to them working with children. Staff #7 had DHS FBI Clearances on file dated 11/12/20 and 5/7/26. More than 60 months had lapsed between the clearances, and Staff #1 acknowledged that during this lapse, Staff #7 had direct contact and routine interaction with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #6 (see code sheet for first day with children) had an initial NSOR clearance on file dated 5/1/25. A copy of the automated confirmation e-mail from the NSOR Clearance Verification Unit was on file and showed that the NSOR application, that was signed and dated by Staff #6 on 1/29/25, was not submitted until 2/18/2025, which was after the staff began working with children. The clearance was also not on file within the 45-day provisional hire period, and the staff person continued to have direct contact with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The toilet in the children's restroom, that was located near the Toddler Room, had two exposed screws at its base. Also, the gate that was near the purple tent in the Outdoor Play Area had one exposed screw that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreement information on file for Child #4 was dated 10/14/24 and 5/6/25. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed and updated the financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child service report on file for Child #4 (see code sheet for date of admission) was dated 5/6/25. This initial report was required to be completed within 6 months of the child being admitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Jun 3, 2024Inspection8 rules 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 annually by a fire safety professional. Documentation showed that the fire safety professional conducted tests on 10/24/2022 and 11/8/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #1 had fire safety trainings on file that were dated 10/24/2022 and 11/8/2023. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #5 only had one nonfamily reference on file. The other reference on file stated that they were Staff person #5's sister.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1 did not have documentation which included the address of their physician or medical care provider. Child #5 did not have emergency contact information on file which included a release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1 and Child #4 did not have documentation of an enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. alarm, for two consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 2/8/24 and 3/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #1, who is five years old, only had two previous pneumococcal vaccinations on file at the facility and there was no letter of exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Get Started With Center Based Care: Building Blocks For Quality”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child file #1 does not have a current flu shot on file as part of the immunization record. The operator states that the parent did not want child #1 to receive the flu shot but there is not a letter of exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Tykes Learning Center
Is Little Tykes Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Tykes Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Tykes Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Tykes Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Little Tykes Learning Center care for?
23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Tykes Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Tykes 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 Little Tykes Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 288-1311 to ask.
What is Little Tykes Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 288-1311.
Where is Little Tykes Learning Center?
517 Charles St, Luzerne, PA 18709. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learners Child Care Center, 0.2 miles away.