Wyoming Valley Children's Association
1133 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA
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Sophies Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 69
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Sophies Learning Center
Sophies Learning Center is a child care center in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| 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 | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Sophies Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 69 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250864
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 54 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Safety and hazards 18
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 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: 8/7/26 and 9/8/26”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2026
Aug 20, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart
“In Classroom 1, Child #2, who is an older toddler, was observed to be laying on a cot that had Child #3's name labeled on it. Child #3, who is also an older toddler, was observed to be using a cot that was unlabeled. Also, an infant was observed to be using a crib in the Infant Room. One side of the crib was against the wall, one side was measured to be 7 inches away from the wall, and another side of the crib was measured to be 6 inches away from a baby swing. This child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of their crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #3 (see code sheet for first day working with children) had health assessments on file dated 6/28/25 and 8/17/26. Neither of these health assessments were completed within the 12 months prior to Staff #3 providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Chicken strips and cut oranges were observed in containers that were in a pink Bluey bookbag, a blue Bluey bookbag, and a dinosaur bookbag that were hanging from wall hooks in the Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“On 8/20/26, Facility Person #2 (see code sheet for date of birth) was observed to be functioning as a staff person in Classroom #1 but is not 18 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) Inaccessible to children/Has all items
“A first aid kit, which was accessible to children, was observed in an unlocked plastic container bin that was in the Outdoor Play Area. This first aid kit was also missing nonporous gloves and an assortment of adhesive bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8/20/26, Staff #3 and Facility Person #2 were observed to be supervising a group of 7 children: 4 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler. Since Facility Person #2 does not qualify as a staff, Staff #3 was responsible for supervising all of the children by themself. However, this number of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Three electrical outlets on a power strip by the television in the Preschool Room were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. In the same room, two electrical outlets on a power strip by the wooden shelf were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. These were accessible to children under 5 years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Coppertone and Banana Boat Kids Sport sunscreens, both labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked plastic container bin in the Outdoor Play Area. Atlantic body spray and Dove men's care dry antiperspirant spray were observed in a blue bag that was hanging from a wall hook in the Main Room. These items were labeled "keep out of reach of children" but were accessible to children being supervised in the Main Room. Also, in a wooden cubby shelf in the Preschool Room, there were assorted color Dabbin Fever bingo markers that were labeled "keep out of reach of children". These markers were accessible to preschoolers who were being supervised in that room. Additionally, the Boys' and Girls' Restrooms had a Delta Home hand soap at the sink labeled "keep out of reach of children". Also, the diaper changing table in the Girls' Restroom had an unlocked cabinet. This cabinet contained multiple sunscreens that were labeled "keep out of reach of children" but were accessible to children. Additionally, a crane machine bookbag that was hanging from a cubby shelf hook near the Girls' Restroom was observed to have a Blue Lizard sunscreen. This sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children" but was accessible to school aged children who walked past the bookbag. On 8/20/26, Child #1 was observed walking into the kitchen. The kitchen had accessible sink cabinets which contained multiple chemical cleaners, such as Lysol All Purpose Cleaner. Clorox Cleaner was also observed on the kitchen floor. These cleaners were labeled "keep out of reach of children" but were accessible to Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“On 8/20/26, Child #1 was observed walking into the kitchen. The kitchen has an accessible stovetop and front-loading oven, but there were no protective guards or insulation to prevent direct contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“In the toddler section of the Outdoor Play Area, there was a five-and-a-half-inch deep hole in the ground near the fence. In this same area, there were multiple tree branches that were coming through the fence and jutting out into the play space. These posed a potential scratching hazard. A gate in the Outdoor Play Area had eight exposed bolts that were accessible to children. Also, in the same area, there was a red tricycle with cracked plastic and a basketball hoop that had cracked plastic at its base. Additionally, the boys' restroom had one toilet with two exposed bolts at its base.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
Dec 15, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most recent health assessments on file for Staff #4 were dated 7/23/23 and 9/27/25. More than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The initial health report on file for Child #4, which was dated 8/26/25, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #3 had fire safety trainings on file dated 10/14/24 and 11/26/2025. More than a year had lapsed between each training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Babyganics natural insect repellant spray was observed in a sunflower bookbag that was hanging from a shelf in the Large Main Room. This spray, which was labeled, "keep out of reach of children", was accessible to the children being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed along the wall near the coat hangers in the Large Main Room. Also, peeling paint was observed on the red wall in the Infant section of the Large Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“One toilet in the Boys' Restroom had two exposed bolts at its base.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #4 did not include a parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The only health reports on file for Child #1 (see code sheet for date of birth) were dated 7/31/23 and 6/10/25. More than a year had lapsed between health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Visit4 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 at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 8/28/25 to 9/29/25. Also, there was no proof on file that a fire detection system test was completed after 9/29/25. However, the next fire detection system test should have occurred by 10/29/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 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 2/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 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: 7/29/25 to 9/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.68(b) Locked or inaccessible/No cigarette butts
“On 10/21/25, Staff #1 acknowledged that their nicotine vape fell out of their pocket in the Main Room, which resulted in Child #1 gaining access to the vape pen, and placing it in their mouth. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 10/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Inspection4 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 at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 8/28/25 to 9/29/25. Also, there was no proof on file that a fire detection system test was completed after 9/29/25. However, the next fire detection system test should have occurred by 10/29/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 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 2/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 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: 7/29/25 to 9/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.68(b) Locked or inaccessible/No cigarette butts
“On 10/21/25, Staff #1 acknowledged that their nicotine vape fell out of their pocket in the Main Room, which resulted in Child #1 gaining access to the vape pen, and placing it in their mouth. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 10/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: On 7/7/25, Staff #3 and Facility Person #1 were observed to be supervising a group of 9 children: 4 infants and five young toddlers. Since Facility Person #1 does not qualify as a staff, Staff #3 was responsible for supervising all of the children by themself. However, this number of children requires at least 2 staff persons. An acceptable plan of correction was received indicating that the correction would be implemented by 7/7/25. On 7/25/25, a verification visit was conducted. Staff #2 and Staff #4 were observed to be supervising 17 children together in the Outdoor Play Area. Staff #2 identified two preschoolers, three young school age children, and five older school age children in their primary group. Staff #4 identified two older toddlers and five preschool aged children in their primary group. It was reported that Staff #5 was with this group, but went inside to make lunch. This number of children requires three staff persons at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
Jul 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 7/7/25, Staff #3 and Facility Person #1 were observed to be supervising a group of 9 children: 4 infants and five young toddlers. Since Facility Person #1 does not qualify as a staff, Staff #3 was responsible for supervising all of the children by themself. However, this number of children requires at least 2 staff persons.”
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“Facility Person #1 was observed to be supervising five young toddlers in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. However, Facility Person #1 does not meet the minimum age requirements to qualify as a staff (see code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The waste receptacle in the Girls 1 Restroom and Boys Restroom was observed to be missing a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size
“The Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a sandbox with a cracked plastic cover, a green and white playhouse with a cracked roof, a blue roofed playhouse with an exposed screw, a green roofed playhouse with two cracked plastic chairs, and a moldy blue chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #2 and #7 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 5/25/22 and 6/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(5) Amount of fee/Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #5 did not include a fee amount. The agreement on file for Child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the parent's home and work address and also the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“Staff acknowledged that a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for Child #3 (see code sheet for date of birth) was not obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent financial agreement on file for Child #1 was dated 10/3/23; for Child #2 was dated 6/7/23; and for Child #4 was dated 7/3/22. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed and updated the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation on file proving that any emergency drills had been conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An electrical outlet that was near the refrigerator in the Infant Room was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This electrical outlet was accessible to the young toddlers who were being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 1/30/23 and 10/10/24. Staff #2 had fire safety trainings on file dated 1/30/23 and 12/5/24. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest ambulance was not posted by the telephone in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The Girls 2 Restroom was observed to have one cracked ceiling tile and dusty air vent. The Preschool/School Age Room was observed to have one brown stained ceiling tile by the gray couch. The entranceway to the facility was observed to have two brown stained ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A posted hand washing sign was observed to be missing from the diaper changing area and sink in the Infant Room. The kitchen sink was also observed to be missing a posted hand washing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2024
Jul 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“Five ceiling tiles in the Preschool/School Age Room and Infant Room were observed to have a brown colored stain. Trash, such as used disposable cups and food wrappers, were observed on the ground in the outdoor play area. Cracks were observed on the blue playhouse, blue water table, green slide, beige playhouse table, and the plastic base of the basketball hoop that were located in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Coppertone sunscreen, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed, about hip height, on a wooden shelf in the Preschool/School Age Room. Hand sanitizer that was labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed, about hip height, on a sink next to the changing table in the Toddler Room. A toddler in the Toddler Room was able to reach that hand sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
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: 3/15/24 and 5/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two electrical outlets, that were on the wall next to the slide in the Toddler Room, were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. The electrical outlets were accessible to the toddler aged children who were being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 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 at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/5/24 to 2/15/24 and 3/15/24 to 4/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
Dec 15, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. In classroom 1 and classroom 2, 1 cot and 3 cribs were not labeled with the children's names and no cot list was displayed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. Child(ren) #1 and #2's fee agreement did not list a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. Staff person #2 does not have a staff evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. In the kitchen refrigerator and in classroom 2 the baby bottles were not labeled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. Staff person #1 has only one nonfamily reference in the staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. The fire detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on three occasions, 6/9/23-7/26/23, 9/12/23-10/13/23, and 10/13/23-11/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. The bathroom has a water damaged ceiling tile.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. 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 main child care space and in classroom 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“A renewal inspection was completed on 12/15/23. Child #1 has only health visit summaries dated 8/29/22 and 6/26/23 in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Show 7 earlier visits
Aug 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 7/20/23, Child #2, #4, and #6 files did not contain an updated health assessment to indicate that the children are able to participate in childcare and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Only a visit summary was on file. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date on 8/18/23. On 8/29/23, certification representative returned to facility, child #6 did not have an updated health assessment. Child #6 still only had a visit summary on file that did not indicate that the child is able to participate in childcare and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“On 7/20/23, in classroom 2 during nap time it was observed that several children's cots were not spaced 2 feet apart on three sides. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date on 7/20/23. On 8/29/23, certification representative returned to the facility unannounced. Certification representative observed in the infant room an infant sleeping in a pack n play that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
Jul 20, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.61(h)/3270.111(b) Exceeding Capacity/Posted in group space
“On 7/20/23, it was observed that classroom 2 was over capacity. There were 20 twenty children in the classroom. The capacity for the classroom is 16 and no daily schedule was posted for the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months
“Children 1,2, 3 ,4 and 5 have emergency contact information that has not been updated in the last six months. The file for child #4 did not contain an address for the emergency release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“On 7/20/23, in classroom 2 during nap time it was observed that several children's cots were not spaced 2 feet apart on three sides.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 7/20/23 the operator acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports in a facility file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 7/20/23, Child #2, #4, and #6 files did not contain an updated health assessment to indicate that the children are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Only a visit summary was on file.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 07/20/23, child #1 and child #3 files did not contain updated health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
Jul 20, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.61(h)/3270.111(b) Exceeding Capacity/Posted in group space
“On 7/20/23, it was observed that classroom 2 was over capacity. There were 20 twenty children in the classroom. The capacity for the classroom is 16 and no daily schedule was posted for the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months
“Children 1,2, 3 ,4 and 5 have emergency contact information that has not been updated in the last six months. The file for child #4 did not contain an address for the emergency release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“On 7/20/23, in classroom 2 during nap time it was observed that several children's cots were not spaced 2 feet apart on three sides.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 7/20/23 the operator acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports in a facility file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 7/20/23, Child #2, #4, and #6 files did not contain an updated health assessment to indicate that the children are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Only a visit summary was on file.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 07/20/23, child #1 and child #3 files did not contain updated health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
Mar 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“All the bottles in the infant room refrigerator are not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There are 2 stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom used by the children that is blue marked men's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“There is expired Gerber Natural Carrots baby food for the infants in the infant room. The carrots expired 1/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person # 4 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 12/26/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1,2,3,4 & 5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Certification rep observed facility staff # 1 alone in the Preschool classroom with 15 preschool aged children while conducting a complaint investigation at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person # 4 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 12/26/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1,2,3,4 & 5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Certification rep observed facility staff # 1 alone in the Preschool classroom with 15 preschool aged children while conducting a complaint investigation at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
- Nov 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sophies Learning Center
Is Sophies Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Sophies Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sophies Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sophies Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Sophies Learning Center care for?
69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Sophies Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sophies Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sophies Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 285-4358 to ask.
What is Sophies Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 285-4358.
Where is Sophies Learning Center?
170 Slocum St, Swoyersville, PA 18704. The nearest other daycare we list is Le Gani, 0.3 miles away.