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116 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center
Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center is a child care center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 75 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 75 children
- License number
- #CER-00246079
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 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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Aug 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility had documentation on file showing that they notified the local traffic safety authorities on 12/18/24 and 1/16/26 of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. However, this was required to be done annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements on file for Child #2 and Child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was observed to be missing the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. It was also missing the parent's home address and home phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“The wooden board that was on the wall near the entrance gate to the Large Outdoor Play Area had chipped and splintering wood. This posed a potential scratching hazard. The Infant/Young Toddler Room Restroom had one toilet with two exposed bolts at its base.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
May 11, 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. The most recent fire detection system testing log on file was observed to be 4/10/26. However, another fire detection system test should have occurred by 5/10/26, and there was no proof of this on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Clear and white plastic storage drawers, that were observed in the Infant/Toddler Restroom, had cracked plastic at its base. This posed a potential scratch hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“Eight cockroaches, both alive and dead, were observed to be stuck to tape that was on the back of a poster board which was lying on the floor in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 4/22/26, Staff #1, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 60 months, was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Pre-K Counts Room. There was no proof on file that they had their out-of-state clearance, which was required prior to them working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The Preschool Restroom had peeling paint on the door. Also, on the Preschool Room's pink wall, that was next to the restroom door, peeling paint was observed. Additionally, the white wall to the right of the black storage room doors in the Pre-K outdoor patio, had chipping paint.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases
“Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for hire date): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff person #1 completed the training on 2/4/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
Aug 28, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 and #2 was observed to be missing a parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play was not observed in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“A jagged, rusted piece of metal was observed, about ankle height, near the doorway of the Toddler Room Restroom. Also, chipping paint was observed on the wall near the window in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) In child care spaces/Each child care space
“Staff #1 was observed to be supervising four preschoolers in the outdoor patio area immediately adjacent to the Preschool Room. Staff #1 acknowledged that they did not have a first aid kit with them, nor did they have emergency contact information for the children under their supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A snake plant was observed on a windowsill in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility Person #2 (see code sheet for first day with children), who was observed in a volunteer capacity on 8/28/25, had a disclosure statement on file dated 7/16/25. This was required to be completed prior to Facility Person #2 volunteering with children. Also, an incomplete FBI clearance was present in the file, but not a fully completed clearance, and that there was no NSOR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #5 (see code sheet for admission date) had an initial health report that was dated 4/22/25. This was required to be completed and on file within 60-days of the child being admitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Facility Person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Facility Person #2 had a health assessment on file dated 10/8/2024; however, the assessment did not indicate whether the individual was free from communicable diseases or address their suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“The Preschool Room and restroom next to the Infant/Young Toddler Room had one dusty air vent. The Older Toddler Room and Infant/Young Toddler Room had two dusty air vents. Two red and blue mats in the Infant/Young Toddler Room had torn plastic.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
Aug 15, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The Preschool Room's playhouse was observed to have a roof with cracked, sharp wooden shingles.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“Child #4 did not have documentation on file which included the phone number of their physician or medical care provider. Child #1 did not have emergency contact information on file which included a release person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 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: 5/3/2024 and 6/3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's home phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was dated 5/5/23 and 3/14/24. More than 6 months had lapsed between parental reviews, updates, and signatures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Desitin diaper cream, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a child's bookbag, that was about hip height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. The diaper cream was accessible to the older toddlers who were in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no proof that the emergency drills were conducted annually. The only emergency drill on file was dated 7/10/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
Aug 22, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.105 High Chairs
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. In the infant/toddler room, during lunch, a young toddler was observed eating in a highchair without the safety straps on.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. In the lower-level preschool room, a nail was exposed on the shingle of the playhouse inside the room. The nail is accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Peeling paint was observed in the toddler/preschool porch play space outside on the railing and in the lower-level porch outdoor plays space on the white walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. The first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Children #2 and #4's emergency contact form did not list health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #5's emergency contact form did not list the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.181(c) Designated release persons/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child #2's fee agreement did not list a release person. Children #1,2, 3 and 5 have fee agreements that have not been updated in the last six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child #2 and #4 files did not list the parents work address on the emergency contact form. Child #4 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child files #1,2,3, and 5 did not have a department approved child service report on file in the last six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. The Director acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
Aug 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit was on a shelf within the reach of children in the pre-k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the kitchen had some spills on one of the shelves that needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.133(4) Locked
“There was a bottle of Benadryl and an Epi pen stored in a first-aid kit that was within reach of the children in the pre-k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was a bottle of Benadryl that expired 5/2022 and an epi pen that expired 11/21 in the pre-k first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the fire detection system was tested 12/2/2021 and then not again until 1/24/2022, a period of 53 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
- Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center
Is Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 824-1625 to ask.
What is Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center's phone number?
(570) 824-1625.
Where is Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center?
161 E Market St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Stars Child Care, 0.1 miles away.