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Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care INC

104 Ritz Dr, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 · Pike County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#9 of 9 centers in Pike County
5 Core-safety citations
51 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
56 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 18
Training & qualifications 11
Health & medication 10
Records & paperwork 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 2
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Staff #2 will have emergency training before she returns to work. She has been out since Jan. 13, 2026, and her return dates is not yet known.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep observed an area of peeling paint on the wall in the school age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2026): “Will sand and paint classroom wall.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep observed several diaper creams in the toddler bathroom that were past their expiration dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Will check all diaper creams for expiration dates and remove them.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Staff # 1 had a Health Assessment in file dated Feb. 2024. The updated assessment dated 4/16/26 was in the pile on my desk to be placed in staff file.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Drills will be done every 60 days, and log was compliant at the time of inspection.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Will make sure fire alarm tests are completed every 60 days; on the date of inspection log was compliant and alarm was tested.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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):
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Staff completed the training.”
Citation Apr 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The Child Service Report was completed on April 4th, 2026. A copy was on my desk in a pile to be filed and did not make it into the child's file at the time of inspection.”
Core safety Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Staff # 5 will not work in a child care position at the center until the NSOR verification is on file. All other clearances for staff # 1 and 4 are current and mandated reporter training is current for staff # 1.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed the first aid kit in the older toddler classroom to be missing gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Gloves were added to the first aid kit.”
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Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “During inspection, the cracked storage bins were replaced and the couch arms were taped.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Items were removed from the refrigerator in toddler classroom so the refrigerator could be defrosted and reset to temperature. The items were moved to a refrigerator with a temperature below 45.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Director will have the parent get an updated health form for children # 1 and 2.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Health form on file for child # 4 is valid”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, there was no annual emergency drill log dated within the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Operator will complete an emergency drill.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Fire alarm was tested during inspection and log updated.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Pediatric CPR training certificates are current.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Director will complete a staff evaluation for staff # 1, 2, and 3.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Staff will complete child service reports for children # 1, 2, 3, and 4.”
Core safety Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Staff Person #1 will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required preservice trainings until such time that Staff Person #1 has completed an approved pediatric first aid/cpr training conducted by a PQAS approved trainer.”
Citation Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The epipens will be sent home and replacements will be requested to be kept at the facility.”
Citation Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The operator tested the operable fire detection system during the inspection. The fire detection system will be tested at least every 30 days going forward and the operator will be more aware of the calendar days when months have 31 days.”
Citation Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Staff Person #2 will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required preservice trainings until such time that Staff Person #2 has completed an approved pediatric first aid/cpr training conducted by a PQAS approved trainer.”
Citation Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Staff Person #1 will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required preservice trainings until such time that Staff Person #1 has completed an approved pediatric first aid/cpr training conducted by a PQAS approved trainer. Staff Person #1 submitted their notice of…”
Citation Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, there was no posted daily schedule in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Staff immediately posted the daily schedule in the preschool room.”
Core safety Aug 4, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Staff will not spray a child with water to calm them down.”
Citation Aug 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Staff locked odo-ban in the closet the day of the incident.”
Citation Aug 4, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “A fire drill was conducted.”
Citation Aug 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “The fire detection system was tested and appeared to be in working order.”
Citation Aug 4, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2023): “Staff Person #2 completed the mandated reporter training.”
Core safety Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff Person #1 will complete approved pediatric first aid/cpr training and will be supervised by an AGS until this has been completed.”
Core safety Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff Person #5 will complete the mandated reporter training and place documentation of the training in the staff file.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff Person #4 will participate in emergency plan training and documentation of the training will be kept on file.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff immediately labeled the spray bottle.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff will redistribute the rubber mulch on the playground to ensure that there is 6 inches of rubber mulch under the embedded equipment.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff immediately removed the plastic bags.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “The parents of Child #3 will submit an updated immunization record or a letter of exemption from the flu vaccine.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff immediately removed the diaper rash cream from the drawer.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff Person #4 will have a health assessment conducted and a copy of the health assessment will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Parents of Child #2 will submit a health report.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff Person #1 will complete approved pediatric first aid/cpr training.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “The director will complete a staff evaluation for Staff Person #4 and place it in their file.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff Person #3 will provide verification of two years' experience working with children to qualify as an AGS. Staff Person #4 will request proof of completion of high school to qualify as an AGS.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2023): “The parents of Child #1 will review and update the fee agreements and emergency contact forms.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff Person #2 will submit two written, nonfamily letters of reference to be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Apr 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Staff Person #5 will complete twelve hours of training and documentation of the training will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2022): “Provider immediately placed protective covers in the power strip.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “Staff moved the Swiffer mopping cloths to a locked closet. Staff moved the VitalOxide and Clorox wipes to a high shelf in the closet. The locking closet door will be repaired.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “Provider will place lids on trash cans in all classrooms that are used for discarded food or soiled tissues.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window in the older toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “Provider will paint area where peeling paint is present.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “Provider will place lids on the trash cans in all bathrooms.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “Provider will cover exposed bolts with rubber coating.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “Provider will obtain a hands-free, lidded trash can used for diapering in the toddler bathrooms.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2022): “Provider demonstrated working fire detection system during renewal inspection.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 will complete fire safety training.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2022): “Staff wrote and posted the plan of daily activities in the young toddler 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

Violation found Aug 4, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 93 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 5, 2018 · what STARS means
Operator Little Wonders Learning Center Childcare INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:45 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (270) 828-2500
State certificate # CER-00256267
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

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.

Certified centers nearby

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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