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Small Wonders Learning Center

1705 Wayne Ave, Scranton, PA 185085.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days

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About Small Wonders Learning Center

Small Wonders Learning Center is a child care center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 42 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Wonders Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Small Wonders Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
42 children
License number
#CER-00256394
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Apr 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 4/23/2020. Staff #1 did not obtain a new child abuse clearance until 4/28/2025. Staff #2's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 4/24/2020. An updated child abuse clearance was not obtained until 4/28/2025. These dates indicate that an updated clearance was not obtained within the 60-month requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

  2. Apr 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1 did not have an updated child service report on file. Last update on the file was done on 9/19/24. Updates are required to be done every 6 months the child is in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection, it was observed that staff #1 had a previous child abuse clearance dated for 3/27/2019. An updated child abuse clearance was not obtained until 2/13/25. These dates indicate that staff #1 was still caring for children while the clearance was not updated within the 5-year requirement. It was also observed that Staff #1's previous mandated reporter training was dated for 7/30/2019. An updated mandated reporter training was not obtained until 9/15/24. These dates indicate that the updated training was late and not completed within the 5-year requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “It was observed during renewal inspection that Staff #1 had a previous health assessment dated for 8/10/22. Staff #1 did not obtain a new health assessment until 2/25/25. These dates indicate that an updated health assessment was obtained within the 24-month requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

  3. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “While at the facility unannounced on 4/6/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed several of the ceiling tiles downstairs had water marks on them”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 4/6/23 the inspector observed that staff #2 was required to have a health assessment prior to hire (Please see Inspection Summary Code Sheet for DOH) and did not obtain a health assessment and a TB screening until 8/10/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 4/6/23 the inspector observed that staff #1 had a previous Mandated Reporter training dated 1/4/18 and the most current dated for 2/20/23. Staff #1 Mandated Reporter training was required to be completed on or before 1/3/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

  6. Apr 19, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “While at the facility unannounced on 4/19/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed that the ceiling blocks on the first floor had water stains on a majority of the blocks near the rear wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “While at the facility unannounced on 4/19/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed that staff #1 (hire date on code sheet) did not have proof of the completion of training by a professional in first-aid and CPR as is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “While at the facility unannounced on 4/19/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed that the every 30 days manual fire alarm testing was being conducted every 60 days versus every 30 days as is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “While at the facility unannounced on 4/19/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed that staff #1 (hire date on code sheet) did not have a health assessment on file at the facility as is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “While at the facility unannounced on 4/19/22 for the renewal visit the inspector observed that the window in the play room on the second floor was not barred from opening 6 inches or fewer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Small Wonders Learning Center

Is Small Wonders Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Small Wonders Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Small Wonders Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Wonders Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Small Wonders Learning Center care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Small Wonders Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Small Wonders 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 Small Wonders Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 342-6483 to ask.

What is Small Wonders Learning Center's phone number?

(570) 342-6483.

Where is Small Wonders Learning Center?

1705 Wayne Ave, Scranton, PA 18508. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Montessori - Providence, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).