Little Tykes Learning Center
Little Tykes Learning Center is a certified child care center in Luzerne, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 20). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #45 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection on 6/24/26, Staff #6, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 60 months, was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Toddler Room. There was no proof on file that they had their out-of-state clearance, which was required prior to them working with children. Staff #7 had DHS FBI Clearances on file dated 11/12/20 and 5/7/26. More than 60 months had lapsed between the clearances, and Staff #1 acknowledged that during this lapse, Staff #7 had direct contact and routine interaction with children.
Instant Cold Compress labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in a first aid kit in the Preschool Room. The compress was accessible to a young school aged child who was being supervised in that room.
A first aid kit, that was in an orange bookbag on top of a wooden cubby shelf in the Preschool Room, was observed to be accessible to a young school aged child.
The health assessment on file for Staff #6, which was dated 2/6/26, did not include the CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #4 was dated 5/7/25 and 5/13/26. The most recent emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #5 were dated 11/7/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms.
Staff person #6 (see code sheet for first day with children) had an initial NSOR clearance on file dated 5/1/25. A copy of the automated confirmation e-mail from the NSOR Clearance Verification Unit was on file and showed that the NSOR application, that was signed and dated by Staff #6 on 1/29/25, was not submitted until 2/18/2025, which was after the staff began working with children. The clearance was also not on file within the 45-day provisional hire period, and the staff person continued to have direct contact with children.
The toilet in the children's restroom, that was located near the Toddler Room, had two exposed screws at its base. Also, the gate that was near the purple tent in the Outdoor Play Area had one exposed screw that was accessible to children.
The child service report on file for Child #4 (see code sheet for date of admission) was dated 5/6/25. This initial report was required to be completed within 6 months of the child being admitted.
The financial agreement information on file for Child #4 was dated 10/14/24 and 5/6/25. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed and updated the financial agreement form.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not observed in the Main Room.
Child #1, who is five years old, only had two previous pneumococcal vaccinations on file at the facility and there was no letter of exemption on file.
The documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. alarm, for two consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 2/8/24 and 3/29/24.
The fire detection system was not tested annually by a fire safety professional. Documentation showed that the fire safety professional conducted tests on 10/24/2022 and 11/8/2023.
Staff person #1 had fire safety trainings on file that were dated 10/24/2022 and 11/8/2023. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.
Staff person #4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Child #1 did not have documentation which included the address of their physician or medical care provider. Child #5 did not have emergency contact information on file which included a release person's address.
Child #1 and Child #4 did not have documentation of an enrolling parent's work phone number.
Staff person #5 only had one nonfamily reference on file. The other reference on file stated that they were Staff person #5's sister.
Child file #1 does not have a current flu shot on file as part of the immunization record. The operator states that the parent did not want child #1 to receive the flu shot but there is not a letter of exemption on file.
Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Get Started With Center Based Care: Building Blocks For Quality
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $53.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $37.00 |
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 Little Tykes 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 Jun 24, 2026 (background checks): “During the inspection on 6/24/26, Staff #6, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 60 months, was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Toddler Room. There was no…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Tykes Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Tykes 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 Little Tykes Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 1, 2026. 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 Little Tykes Learning Center compare with other daycares in Luzerne County?
It is tied for #45 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Tykes Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Tykes Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool, $46.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Tykes Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jennifer L Schweizer.
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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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