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The Learning Station
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Station
The Learning Station is a child care center in Pittston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 130 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| 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 | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Station has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Station
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250265
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous Pediatric CPR certificate is dated for 12/28/22. The renewal of the certificate in CPR training was not obtained until 1/7/25. This date indicates that staff #1 did not complete an updated Pediatric CPR training on or before the expiration of the previous certificate within the 2-year requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“There was no documentation that Child #1's emergency contact sheet had been updated within 6 months. Last update signature was dated for 8/29/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30 day requirement: 6/1/23, 7/3/23, 9/1/23, 10/2/23, 12/1/23, 1/1/24, 2/1/24, 3/1/24, 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“Child #2's emergency contact sheet did not have the work address of the enrolling parent. Child #1 and #3's emergency contact sheet did not have the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/8/24 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and found that this child had been enrolled for over 60 days (see LIS Code sheet for admission date) and did not obtain a health assessment on file until 11/29/23”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/8/24 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that the staff began direct care with children on 3/4/24 and did not obtain a health assessment and TB screening until 3/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced on 06/13/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that (see LIS for start date) staff had no proof of having the necessary out of state clearances as this staff resided out of Pa in the last five years. Upon the first day of working in direct childcare a facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the PA State Police Record check, DHS FBI fingerprint submission, Pa Child Abuse Registry clearance information, the NSOR, a copy of the disclosure statement and any out of state clearances if the facility person resided out of PA in the last five years. Also acceptable are copies of the less than 60 months old, completed clearance information required under the CPSL and mentioned above.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
Mar 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Child # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/3/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/3/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that the health assessment was missing the results of the examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“While at the facility unannounced on 3/3/23 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and found that it was missing 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: Mar 10, 2023
Feb 15, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced on 2/15/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found the emergency plan was missing accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises as well as accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced on 2/15/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found the emergency plan was missing concurrence with the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“While at the facility unannounced on 2/15/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the fire drill and detection log for the facility and found that the facility fire drills and testing were not done timely nor consistently as of 2/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced on 2/15/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #1 and noted that the staff had an FBI on 9/28/16 and did not update the FBI until 2/19/22. This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This clearance needed to be updated by 9/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While at the facility unannounced on 2/15/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have annual fire safety training as is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“While at the facility unannounced on 2/15/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the fire drill and detection log for the facility and found that the facility fire drills and testing were not done timely nor consistently as of 2/15/22. The facility was not keeping a log with the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Station
Is The Learning Station licensed?
Yes. The Learning Station is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Station last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Station had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 The Learning Station care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Learning Station accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Station's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Station cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 602-7913 to ask.
What is The Learning Station's phone number?
(570) 602-7913.
Where is The Learning Station?
1870 N Township Blvd, Pittston, PA 18640. The nearest other daycare we list is Mericle Family Center for Early Childhood Educatio, 0.8 miles away.