Curious Kids Learning Center is a certified child care center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with capacity for 75 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 33 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 33). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 15 centers in Wilkes-Barre and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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: 12/2/25 and 1/2/26, 1/2/26 and 2/3/26, 6/26/26 and 7/28/26.
There was no health assessment on file for Child #4 (see code sheet for admission date), and this child has been enrolled for more than 60 days. Also, Child #1 (see code sheet for date of birth) had health assessments on file dated 8/23/24 and 8/3/26. However, this was required to be completed every 12 months.
Staff #4 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous training expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates that were on file: 11/11/23 and 2/18/26
Staff #1 and Staff #2 had evaluations on file dated 7/2025 and 8/2026. However, these were required to be completed at least once every 12 months.
The agreements on file for Child #1 and #5 did not specify their admission date.
The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #5 was dated 3/3/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the financial agreement form.
Staff Persons #1 and #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had incomplete Pennsylvania State Police Clearances present in their files, but not fully completed clearances. The clearance for Staff #1 was still listed in "Under Review" status, and the clearance for Staff #2 did not contain the dissemination date when the clearance was processed.
A bag hanging near the doorway in the Preschool Room was observed to contain Member's Mark alcohol swabs and Wet Wipes that were labeled, "keep out of reach of children." These items were accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that room.
Child #3 had had a current health assessment on file dated 6/23/25, but it was missing required information, such as the child's ability to participate in childcare and whether or not they appeared to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol prescribed for Child #6 and #7 were observed in a locked medication box in the School Age Room. The medication for Child #6 had an April 6, 2025 discard date. The medication for Child #7 had an October 2024 expiration date. Both of these medications should have been appropriately discarded.
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The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. The agreements on file for Child #1 and #3 did not specify the dates of each child's admission.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 and #3 did not include the parent's work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the parent's work address.
One electrical outlet, near the green chair in the Toddler Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to the toddlers being supervised in that room.
One brown stained ceiling tile was observed, near a clock, in the School Age Room. A radiator near the cubbies in the Preschool Room was observed to have a sharp piece of jagged metal, which was accessible to the preschoolers. A toilet in the Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts near its base.
Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a health assessment on file dated 8/15/23, but it was completed more than 12 months prior to initial service at the facility.
Staff person #6 did not have a Child Abuse clearance on file.
Aveeno baby lotion was observed in a black bookbag, and Banana Boat Sunscreen and Butt Paste were observed in a child's lunch box. All items were labeled "keep out of reach of children", and were located about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Toddler Room. All items were accessible to the toddlers who were present in that room. One peace lily plant and one rubber plant were located, about hip height, on a black shelf in the School Age Room. Three song-of-India plants were observed, about hip height, on a white and orange colored shelf in the School Age Room. One peace lily plant was observed, about shoulder height, on a wooden shelf by the entranceway to the Preschool Room. These plants are all toxic to humans.
Four cracked and two brown stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Preschool Room. One cracked and one brown stained ceiling tile were observed in the Kitchen. A ripped white and red soccer ball was observed in the Outdoor Infant/Toddler Play Area. A ripped yellow and white soccer ball, used by the children at the facility, was observed in a blue cart near the facility's entrance. Next to the tree in the Outdoor Preschool/School Age Play Area, there is an approximately eight-inch gap between the faux grass turf and the fence. This gap poses a potential tripping hazard.
Infants' Tylenol, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a child's lunchbox, that was about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Toddler Room. This medication was accessible to the toddlers who were present in that room.
Cut peaches were observed in a child's lunchbox, that was on a wooden shelf, in the School Age Room.
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: 10/1/23 to 11/27/23.
The agreements on file for Child #1, #3, and #5 did not include each child's admission date. The agreement on file for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The phone number of the physician or medical provider for Child #1 was not on file. Child #4 and Child #5 did not have a parent's work phone number on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. Two bolts on the fence pole were exposed in the infant/toddler play space and accessible to children. In the preschool/school age playground a sharp metal tie was exposed on the gate pole and accessible to children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. In the infant/toddler backroom the refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address and phone number.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/12/23. 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 every child care space.
During the record review of the renewal inspection it was observed that the fire system was tested on 10/3/22 then again on 11/7/22 which is a span of 35 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Operator admitted that she has not notified the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Required emergency phone numbers are not posted by the phones in the Toddler Room and the Preschool Room
The paint on the wooden toy trucks located in the preschool is peeling on some of the trucks
Written notification of safe routes are not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility and the operator states she did not notify to the local authorities of the location of the facility and the pedestrian and transportation used by the child care center
During a complaint visit to the facility on 11/4/21 staff could not produce documentation to verify that the fire drill log and the monthly fire alarm testing log are up to date
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $34.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $34.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Curious Kids Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 8, 2025 (background checks): “Staff Persons #1 and #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had incomplete Pennsylvania State Police Clearances present in their files, but not fully completed clearances. The clearance for Staff #1 was still…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Curious Kids Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Curious Kids Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Curious Kids Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 27, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Curious Kids Learning Center compare with other daycares in Wilkes-Barre?
It is #6 of 15 centers in Wilkes-Barre by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Curious Kids Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Curious Kids Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for newborn, $52.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Curious Kids Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mel Meg Corporation INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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