The Wellkind School for Early Learners
The Wellkind School for Early Learners is a certified child care center in Scranton, PA, with capacity for 164 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 6 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 24 centers in Scranton and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection, it was discovered that staff #1 lived outside of the state of PA within the last five years. Out of state clearances were obtained by the director the following day so staff was able to resume working, however out of state clearances were not in the file at the time of inspection.
During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Pre-K Counts 3 room that a tile was damaged.
During renewal inspection, diaper changing was observed in the toddler room. Although a staff member utilized gloves, the staff did not wash their hands between diaper changes.
During renewal inspection, it was observed that staff #2 did not obtain a PQAS approved CPR training within 90 days of hire.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire system to be test at least every 30 days. The following tests lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 7/4/22 - 8/2/22, 12/2/22 - 1/6/23, 2/2/23 - 3/10/23.
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 6/24/22 the inspector observed the files for staff #1 and #2 and observed that staff #1 had a FBI originally dated for 6/26/15 and did not obtain an updated FBI until 7/12/20. Staff #2 had a FBI originally dated for 6/24/15 and did not obtain an updated FBI until 7/12/20. FBI clearances are required every five years and must be completed on or before their original 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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 The Wellkind School for Early Learners 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 9, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection, it was discovered that staff #1 lived outside of the state of PA within the last five years. Out of state clearances were obtained by the director the following day so staff was able to resume…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Wellkind School for Early Learners?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Wellkind School for Early Learners since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Wellkind School for Early Learners’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 17, 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 The Wellkind School for Early Learners compare with other daycares in Scranton?
It is #10 of 24 centers in Scranton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Wellkind School for Early Learners last inspected?
Jun 10, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Wellkind School for Early Learners cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $51.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $47.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Wellkind School for Early Learners?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Freckles And Frills 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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