Early Childhood Education Campus
Early Childhood Education Campus is a certified child care center in Forty Fort, PA, with capacity for 76 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 30 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 30). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #100 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The only NSOR Clearance on file for Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 4/23/26, which was after they began working with children. Staff #1 acknowledged that Staff #5 had direct contact and routine interaction with children prior to Staff #5 having the NSOR Clearance on file.
The only emergency plan training on file for Staff #5 (see code sheet for hire date) was dated 4/28/26. This was required to be completed within 90 days of hire.
Suave hand sanitizer spray and Antiseptique gel sanitizer, both labeled, "keep out of reach of children", were observed on a wooden shelf by a staff's desk in the first floor Toddler Room. Also, Dove deodorant labeled, "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a staff's desk drawer in the basement floor Toddler Room. These items were accessible to children.
The first-aid kit in the Nursery 4/5(4) "Loft" Room was observed to be missing soap, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, and tape.
The basement floor Toddler Room restroom had a faucet with peeling finish. This posed a potential scratch hazard. The Nursery 4/5(4) "Loft" Room was observed to have peeling paint along the wall trim.
The waste receptacle near the toilet in the Toddler Nap Room restroom and the waste receptacle near the toilet in the 1702 building restroom were observed to be missing a lid.
Two exposed bolts were observed at approximately ankle height on a metal fence post near the shed in the Outdoor Play Area.
Plastic bags and balls that were less than 1 inch in diameter were observed in a staff's desk drawer in the basement floor Toddler Room. In the same room, there were plastic bags on a wooden bookshelf and cubby shelf. Next to the wooden bookshelf, on the floor, there were blocks in a white container that were less than 1 inch in diameter. There was also a sensory table with noodles and rice that were less than 1 inch in diameter. These items were accessible to the older toddlers who were being supervised in that room and Staff #6 acknowledged that the children were still placing objects in their mouths. Additionally, rocks that were measured to be less than 1 inch in diameter were observed near the shed and alongside the outer part of the fence in the Outdoor Play Area. A toddler child was observed reaching through the fence to grab the rocks. Mulch, that was less than 1 inch in diameter, was also observed alongside the outer part of the fence in the Outdoor Play Area. The rocks and mulch were accessible to toddlers who were still placing objects in their mouths.
The health reports on file for Child #1 (dated 8/12/25), Child #3 (dated 8/22/25), and Child #4 (dated 12/31/25) did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) had health assessments on file dated 1/6/26 and 2/23/26 and a TB test result on file dated 1/5/26, which were completed after they began working with children. Also, Staff #6 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a health assessment on file dated 4/25/26 and a TB test result on file dated 4/25/26, which were completed after they began working with children.
Fire drills, for both buildings, were conducted on the same day throughout the year. Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the following fire drill logs that were on file: 10/6/25 to 12/11/25.
The fee agreement on file for Child #3 was observed to be missing the following: The amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week; The date on which the fee is to be paid; The services to be provided to the family and the child; The child's arrival and departure times; The persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as specified in § 3270.117 (relating to release of children); The date of the child's admission. The agreement for Child #3 was also not signed by the operator. The fee agreement on file for Child #4 was observed to be missing the following: The date of the child's admission. The agreement for Child #4 was also not signed by the operator.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
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There was no proof on file showing that the DHS FBI Clearance was requested prior to Staff #6 supervising children (see code sheet for first day with children). Also, this staff had a Department of Education FBI clearance on file dated 12/23/24, but this is not suitable for employment in childcare. The only DHS FBI Clearance on file was dated 4/28/25. However, this was required to be completed within 45-days of the staff working with children.
One electrical outlet, that was located near the playhouse in the Toddler Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to the toddler and preschool aged children who were being supervised in that room.
A toilet in the Toddler Room Restroom was observed to have two exposed bolts near its base.
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the following fire drill logs that were on file: 12/12/24 to 2/17/25 (for the 1702 and 1710 locations).
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: 12/12/24 to 1/23/25 and 2/17/25 to 3/25/25 (for the 1710 location); 12/12/24 to 1/23/25, 2/17/25 to 3/25/25, 3/25/25 to 4/29/25 (for the 1702 location).
Staff #1, #3, and #4 did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 3/17/23 and 4/28/25.
At the time of arrival for the inspection, Staff person #7 was caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #7 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety training.
The file for Staff person #7 only had a Department of Education FBI clearance on file, which is not suitable for employment in child care, and not the required DHS FBI Clearance. The file did not contain an NSOR Certificate, or a signed disclosure statement. There was no proof on file showing that either the proper FBI or NSOR clearances were requested prior to Staff person #7 supervising children. At the time of arrival for the inspection, Staff person #7 was supervising a group of six older toddlers alone.
Two electrical outlets, which were located on the wall next to the television in the Lower Level Activity Room, were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. These outlets were accessible to the older toddlers who were being supervised in that room.
A bottle of cleaner that was on a wooden shelf in the Lower Level Activity Room was observed to be missing a label or description which specified its contents.
Four ceiling tiles with brown colored stains were observed in the Nursery Classroom bathroom. A gate in the Outdoor Playground was observed to have two exposed screws. The fence near the wooden playhouse in the Outdoor Playground was observed to have four exposed screws. These screws were accessible to children and posed a safety hazard.
The mulch around the jungle gym was measured to be 5.5 inches and the mulch around the swings was measured to be 7.5 inches. At least nine inches of loose fill material is required around embedded equipment at all times.
Two climbers in the Lower Level Activity Room were observed to be missing a protective surface covering.
Four chairs with rusty arms were observed in the outdoor patio area.
The agreement on file for Child #1 did not include the signature of the operator.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include a parent's work phone number.
The file for Staff person #7 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
“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.
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Has Early Childhood Education Campus had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 May 4, 2026 (background checks): “The only NSOR Clearance on file for Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 4/23/26, which was after they began working with children. Staff #1 acknowledged that Staff #5 had direct contact and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Early Childhood Education Campus?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Early Childhood Education Campus since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Early Childhood Education Campus’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 10, 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 Early Childhood Education Campus compare with other daycares in Luzerne County?
It is #100 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Early Childhood Education Campus last inspected?
May 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Early Childhood Education Campus?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School.
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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