Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC
Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC is a certified child care center in Dingmans Ferry, PA, with capacity for 93 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 56 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 56). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 9 centers in Pike County and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 2 did not have emergency plan training documented within 90 days of their initial employment (See code sheet for DOH).
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep observed an area of peeling paint on the wall in the school age classroom.
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep observed several diaper creams in the toddler bathroom that were past their expiration dates.
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for staff # 1 is dated 4/16/26, which is not within 12 months prior to their initial start date (see code sheet).
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep observed there were more than 60 days between fire drills at the facility. Fire drills were logged on 10/28/25 and then on 3/30/26.
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep reviewed fire alarm test logs. More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests as evidenced by logs dated 10/28/25 and then 3/30/26.
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, child files were reviewed. Child # 1 did not have a child service report within 6 months of their enrollment (see code sheet).
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, more than 60 months passed between clearances for staff # 1 and 5. This is evidenced by the state police clearances on file dated 10/30/19 and 3/28/25, the child abuse clearances dated 10/30/19 and 3/28/25, and the FBI clearances dated 11/1/19 and 3/29/25 for staff # 1 and state police clearances dated 9/1/19 and 3/28/25, child abuse clearances dated 9/10/19 and 4/9/25, FBI clearances dated 9/4/19 and 3/29/25, and NSOR verification dated 3/31/20 for staff # 5. More than 60 months passed between mandated reporter training certificates for staff person # 1 as evidenced by the certificates of training dated 11/1/19 and 2/20/25.
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed the first aid kit in the older toddler classroom to be missing gloves.
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During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed cracked storage bins in the pre k and preschool classrooms, which created a pinch point. Cert rep also observed a faux leather toddler sized couch with torn edges in the older toddler classroom.
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator located in the young toddler classroom to be registered at 50 degrees.
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the most recent health assessment on file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 6/25/24, therefore no longer valid. The most recent health assessment on file for child # 2(see code sheet for DOB) is dated 9/9/24, therefore is no longer valid.
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, more than 12 months passed between health assessments for child # 4 (see code sheet for DOB). This is evidenced by health assessment forms dated 8/23/23 and 9/27/24.
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, there was no annual emergency drill log dated within the last 12 months.
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed fire alarm test were not held at least once every 30 days; this is evidenced by the fire alarm test logs dated 4/26/24, 5/28/24, 6/28/24, 7/31/24, 8/30/24, 9/30/24, 10/31/24, 11/27/24, 12/30/24, 1/31/25, 2/28/25, and 3/31/25.
Staff persons # 2, and 3 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 9/30/24 and current certificate dated 10/7/24 for staff # 2, previous training on file expiring 2/28/24 and current certificate dated 5/18/24 for staff # 3.
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, more than 12 months passed between staff evaluations for staff # 1, 2, and 3. The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff # 1 is dated 7/12/20, there is no staff evaluation on file for staff # 2 (see code sheet for date of hire), and the most recent staff evaluation on file for staff # 3 is dated 2/23/23.
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the was no child service report on file for children # 1 and 3 (see code sheet for DOE). The most recent child service report on file for child # 2 is dated 3/11/24, the most recent child service report for child # 4 is dated 10/24/23.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the pediatric first aid/cpr training in an approved course with a PQAS approved instructor that is required prior to caring for children unsupervised.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, two epipens with expiration dates of 9/2023 were observed in the preschool room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The fire detection system was tested more than 30 days apart. The dates of the testing were: 8/18/23, 9/18/23, 10/17/23, 11/30/23, 12/28/23, 1/29/24, 2/28/24, 3/28/24, 4/23/24.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, Staff person #2 had not renewed their pediatric first aid/cpr training prior to the expiration date (2/28/24) of their current training dated 2/28/22.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid/cpr in an approved curriculum by a PQAS approved trainer.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, there was no posted daily schedule in the preschool room.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 8/4/23. It was discovered that on 7/27/23, Staff Person #1 sprayed Child #1 during a tantrum with a bottle of water. The child ran to the corner of the room after the staff sprayed them one time. Staff Person #1 followed Child #1 to the corner of the room and sprayed the child about ten more times.
An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/4/23. During the inspection, Child #1 was observed grabbing Odo-ban from a shelf in the room and spraying the cleaner at Staff Person #1.
An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/4/23. During the inspection the fire drill log was reviewed. The last date the fire drill was conducted was 5/15/23.
An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/4/23. During the inspection the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The last date the fire detection system was tested was 5/15/23.
An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/4/23. During the inspection the preservice trainings were reviewed for all staff present. The mandated reporter training for Staff Person #2 was dated 6/16/18. The mandated reporter training must be updated every 60 months.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed working unsupervised. Staff Person #1 does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/cpr training completed.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #5, who has been employed longer than 90 days, has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/6/16. Staff Person #3 did not have a PA Child Abuse Clearance on file at the facility until 9/18/22, which was after their date of hire.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, who has been employed longer than one year, did not contain emergency plan training.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, an unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the toddler room bathroom. Staff identified the solution as bleach and water.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the preschool playground contained approximately four inches of rubber mulch under the embedded equipment. Six inches of rubber mulch is required under embedded equipment.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked file cabinet approximately 18 inches high and were accessible to the young toddlers in the room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the immunization record for Child #3 did not include administration of the flu vaccine.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, parent's choice diaper rash ointment labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom approximately 18 inches high and was accessible to the children in care.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the most recent health assessment for Staff Person #4 was dated 9/6/19.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the file for Child #2, who has been enrolled longer than 60 days, did not contain a health report.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #1, who has been employed longer than 90 days, does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/cpr training completed.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, who has been employed longer than one year, did not contain a staff evaluation.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #3 did not have documentation of two years' experience working with children. Staff Person #4 did not have documentation of their high school diploma in their file.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 had not been reviewed and updated since 12/8/21.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 did not include two written letters of reference.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #5, who has been employed longer than one year, did not contain twelve hours of training completed within 12/19/21 and 12/19/22.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, three electrical outlets in the power strip were uncovered and accessible to the four year old children in the Prekindergarten classroom.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, Swiffer mopping cloths were observed on the floor of the preschool room and were accessible to the children. VitalOxide and Clorox wipes were observed on a shelf approximately four feet high in the closet where they were accessible to the children in the prekindergarten room. The door to the closet had broken and was in the process of being repaired. The Swiffer mopping cloths, VitalOxide, and Clorox wipes were all labeled "Keep out of reach of children."
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the trash cans in all classrooms were not lidded. Trash cans were observed being used for soiled tissues and discarded food.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window in the older toddler room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age room, prekindergarten room, preschool room, and foyer are not equipped with trash cans that are lidded.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the toddler playground, the preschool playground, and the nature playground.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in the young toddler and older toddler bathroom was not lidded.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The testing log showed two instances where the system had not been tested every thirty days. The dates of the testing were 9/22/21-10/28/21, which is 36 days and 2/7/22-3/16/22, which is 37 days.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent fire safety training for Staff Person #1 was dated 8/24/2020. The most recent fire safety training for Staff Person #2 was dated 8/23/2020.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the young toddler room did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the room.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $37.00 | $25.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.00 | $22.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.00 | $22.00 |
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 Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Apr 22, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, more than 60 months passed between clearances for staff # 1 and 5. This is evidenced by the state police clearances on file dated 10/30/19 and 3/28/25, the child abuse clearances…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 5, 2018. 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 Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC compare with other daycares in Pike County?
It is #9 of 9 centers in Pike County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC last inspected?
Apr 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for infant, $42.00 for young toddler, $42.00 for older toddler, $37.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Wonders Learning Center Childcare 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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