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West Pittston Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 97
- open each week
- 5 days
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About West Pittston Child Development Center
West Pittston Child Development Center is a child care center in Exeter, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 97 children, serving school-age 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 16 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 97 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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 97 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for West Pittston Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 97 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254666
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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 25, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“Staff # 1 was hired as a staff person prior to being 18 years of age or older as evidenced by staff being identified as an Aide on the Staff Data Sheet and by the director during the renewal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The inspector observed chipped paint in the preschool and young toddler/older toddler rooms, both rear and side walls and within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan for the facility did not identify accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The inspector observed unlabeled napping equipment in the young older/toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The inspector observed two wall-mounted paper towel dispensers in each of the preschool bathrooms to be rusted, unable to be cleaned, in poor repair and within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator's parent letter was missing an explanation of emergency procedures specific to lockdown, an identified means of contact, and a method to contact parents following an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for DOH): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 did not obtain a PA State Police Clearance until 10/24/25 and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
May 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“During the course of the unannounced complaint investigation the inspector learned that staff #1 did engage in threatening behaviors directed at the children in the classroom. Also, staff #1 did act aggressively in the presence of children by throwing objects, slamming chairs, yelling at children, threatening to quit her position, and having emotional outbursts that made the children and staff alike uncomfortable and fearful.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the annual unannounced renewal inspection on 2/25/25 the inspector observed the parent board and parent handbook and noted that the regulations and contact information for the Northeast Regional Office were not posted nor located in the parent handbook.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the annual unannounced renewal inspection on 2/25/25 the inspector observed the fenced in outdoor play space and noted that a metal fencing tube was jutting out from the fencing, into the inside of the fenced area where children play, creating a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the annual unannounced renewal inspection on 2/25/25 the inspector observed peeling paint in all rooms throughout the childcare facility accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During the annual unannounced renewal inspection on 2/25/25 the inspector observed the emergency plan and parent handbook and noted it to be missing a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
- Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity scheduled was not posted in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the school age and infant rooms. There were 2 missing tiles in the school age room in the block area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the infant room refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
Feb 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Cleaning solutions were found accessible to children in the older toddler section. The cleaning solutions were found in a basket on the bottom shelf of a storage unit. These solutions included Lysol, sanitizing wipes and sanitizing spray. Hand sanitizer was found in a child's backpack in the preschool room. These solutions contained wording that stated to keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A bottle of Children's Ibuprofen was found in a child's backpack in the preschool room. This medication was found in a area that was not out of the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about West Pittston Child Development Center
Is West Pittston Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. West Pittston Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was West Pittston Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Pittston Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 West Pittston Child Development Center care for?
97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does West Pittston Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are West Pittston 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 West Pittston Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 655-3390 to ask.
What is West Pittston Child Development Center's phone number?
(570) 655-3390.
Where is West Pittston Child Development Center?
827 Exeter Ave, Exeter, PA 18643. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.