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Nesbitt Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Nesbitt Child Development Center
Nesbitt Child Development Center is a child care center in Kingston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Nesbitt Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- License number
- #CER-00252417
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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Feb 2, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #1 had 3 hours of annual child care training on file, and not the required 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 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 as evidenced by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 2/7/25 to 3/10/25, 5/5/25 to 6/16/25, 7/18/25 to 8/19/25, 8/19/25 to 9/21/25, and 11/14/25 to 12/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 had health assessment on file that were dated 7/13/23 and 8/6/25. More than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The only health assessment on file for Child #2 (see code sheet for date of birth) was dated 4/10/24, and the only health assessment on file for Child #3 (see code sheet for date of birth) was dated 8/11/22. Both children were required to have current health assessments on file, updated at least annually. Child #4 (see code sheet for date of birth) had health assessments on file dated 6/13/24 and 10/8/25. More than a year had lapsed between health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #1 was dated 7/3/25. The most recent emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was dated 8/5/25. The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #3 was dated 6/14/25. The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was dated 1/7/25 and 1/13/26. The financial agreement information on file for Child #5 was dated 1/7/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. The financial agreement on file for Child #4 did not include the date the parent reviewed, updated, and signed the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on file for Child #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“One electrical outlet on an extension cord, that was hanging near the fish tank in the Preschool Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. Preschoolers had access to this outlet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had State Police Clearances on filed dated 6/5/2020 and 8/1/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between clearances. Staff #1 acknowledged that they had routine interaction and direct contact with children during the lapse.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The record for Child #5 (see code sheet for date of admission) did not contain any health reports and this child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
Oct 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no proof on file showing that a copy of the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 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: 7/18/25 to 8/19/25 and 8/19/25 to 9/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.192(4)/3270.192(5) CPSL information/Two written references
“Facility Person #1 (see code sheet for first day with children), who was observed in a volunteer capacity on 10/6/25, did not have a disclosure statement or two written, nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The only health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 5/4/23. Also, the file for Facility Person #1 did not include any tuberculosis screening tests. It only included a chest x-ray that was dated 3/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
May 30, 2025Inspection1 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 following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 2/7/25 to 3/10/25 and 5/5/25 to 6/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #6 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most current emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #3 and #4 were dated 11/2023 and 12/2024. More than a year had lapsed between emergency plan trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Simply Right, Persani, and Up and Up hand sanitizers were observed on a table that was located near the Girls' Restroom. All of these items were labeled, "keep out of reach of children," but were accessible to the children who passed by the table to access the Girls' Restroom. Dial antibacterial hand soap, Equate sunscreen, and Coppertone sunscreen were observed, about ankle height, in an unlocked cabinet in the Preschool Room. Also, Dawn cleaner was observed in a blue container that was on a window shelf in the Preschool Room. These items, which were labeled, "keep out of reach of children, were accessible to the children who were being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest ambulance was not posted by the telephones in the Infant Room, Toddler Room, or Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A hand washing sign was not observed at the sink area in the Boys' Restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A plastic Ziploc bag and two metal staples, that had a diameter of less than 1 inch, were observed on the Toddler Room floor. These items were accessible to the toddler aged children who were being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include the policy number for their health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most current emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was dated 3/14/24 and 1/24/25 and for Child #5 was dated 2/19/24 and 1/28/25. More than 6 months had lapsed between parental reviews, updates, and signatures on these emergency contact forms. The only emergency contact information on file for Child #2 was dated 5/2/24. The only financial agreement information on file for Child #1 was dated 3/18/24. There was no financial agreement information on file for Child #2. The most current financial agreement information on file for Child #3 was dated 3/7/24 and for Child #4 was dated 2/9/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed emergency contact and financial agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record
“The last complete health assessment on file for the Child #3 was dated 8/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessments on file for Staff #4 were dated 3/25/22 and 4/11/24. More than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The only emergency drills on file were dated 11/29/22 and 12/20/24. More than a year had lapsed between emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The radiator outside the Infant Room had a loose cover, revealing sharp metal edges. Similarly, the radiator outside the Toddler Room was missing part of its cover, exposing sharp metal edges. One toilet in the Boys' Restroom had two exposed bolts and two toilets in the Girls' Restroom had one exposed bolt.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 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 thirty days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 8/30/2024 to 9/30/2024. Also, the last documented fire detection system test was 10/28/2024, but another fire detection system test should have occurred by 11/27/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety Training Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 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 evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 5/3/24 to 6/3/24 and 7/2/24 to 8/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #1 did not list the parents work address and work phone number on the emergency contact form. Child #2 did not list the parents work address on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #2's immunization record indicates the child has only three doses of DTAP, three doses of Pneumococcal vaccine, one Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule. (Please see code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #1-3's files did not have a child service report. The director could not provide the cert rep with the reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.75(d) On excursions
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. The emergency bag first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain a bottle of water. The operator acknowledged that this is the bag they take in case of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #1 has a fee agreement that has not been updated in the last 6 six months. Child #1's fee agreement was dated 6/19/23. Child #2 and Child #3's emergency contact form and fee agreements have not been updated in the last 6 months. Child #2's emergency contact form was dated 3/14/23 and the fee agreement was dated 5/1/23. Child #3's emergency contact form has no date and the fee agreement was dated 5/1/23. (Please see code sheet for DOA).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Staff person #1's file did not contain references. Staff person #2's file did not contain verification of work experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. The emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the telephones in the infant, preschool or toddler's classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #3's does not have an updated health report in the last year. The last health report is dated 11/10/22. (Please see code sheet for child #3's DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
Apr 25, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Report was received that while the class went on a walk in the community on 4/24/2023, Staff #1 was observed pulling Child #1's cheek "very hard". On 4/25/2023, Staff #2 confirmed that this incident took place the day before.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Report was received that while the class went on a walk in the community on 4/24/2023, Staff #1 was observed pulling Child #1's cheek "very hard". On 4/25/2023, Staff #2 confirmed that this incident took place the day before.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There is a container of painted wooden blocks located in the toddler room and some of the paint is peeling from the blocks”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is a container of disinfecting wipes located in an unlocked cabinet below the bathroom sink”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Nesbitt Child Development Center
Is Nesbitt Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Nesbitt Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Nesbitt Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nesbitt Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Nesbitt Child Development Center care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Nesbitt Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nesbitt Child Development Center'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 Nesbitt Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 287-3592 to ask.
What is Nesbitt Child Development Center's phone number?
(570) 287-3592.
Where is Nesbitt Child Development Center?
Dorranceton Methodist Church, Kingston, PA 18704.