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109 W End Rd, Hanover Township, PA
5.0· 10 reviews
South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen
- licensed capacity
- 103
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen
South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen is a child care center in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 103 children
- License number
- #CER-00254287
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Apr 20, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
Mar 30, 2026Inspection4 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: 9/16/25 to 10/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A thermometer was not observed in the kitchen refrigerator that is used to store the children's food.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Three Lysol sprays, Lysol disinfectant wipes, and two Clorox bleach sprays, all labeled, "keep out of reach of children", were observed in unlocked drawers in the hallway area outside of the Older Toddler Room. These items were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A plastic bag with clothes inside it was observed on a wooden shelf, near the door, in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. This bag was accessible to the toddlers who were being supervised in that room and Staff #1 acknowledged that the children are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
Mar 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 and Child #5 was observed to be missing a parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.37(c) Each staff person meets quals/Aides supervised all times
“On 3/10/25, Staff #1 had foreign education on file which was later evaluated to have equivalency to a high school diploma. However, they had no proof of experience on file with this education to qualify at least as an AGS, which was the position they were performing by working unsupervised with children in the Infant/Toddler Room. This staff only qualified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“A complaint investigation was conducted and it was found that Staff #1 yelled at and pushed a child down causing a bruised and bloody nose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/18/23, Staff #1 and Staff #2 admitted they were unaware a child was missing from their classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/18/23, Staff #1 and Staff #2 admitted they were unaware a child was missing from their classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen
Is South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen licensed?
Yes. South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen'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 South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 829-1021 to ask.
What is South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen's phone number?
(570) 829-1021.
Where is South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen?
1000 S Main St St Peters Lutheran Church, Hanover Township, PA 18706. The nearest other daycare we list is Magic World Child Care Center, 0.4 miles away.