Tiny Learners Learning Center

1122 Wyoming Ave, Exeter, PA 18643 · Luzerne County

Keystone STAR 1

Tiny Learners Learning Center is a certified child care center in Exeter, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 26 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 26). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #71 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #71 of 102 centers in Luzerne County

2 Core-safety citations

24 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

26 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 4, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10

Training & qualifications 5

Records & paperwork 4

Health & medication 3

Background checks 2

Food & feeding 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the annual unannounced renewal inspection, the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff had a previous NSOR clearance on file dated 6/18/20 and did not update this clearance until 7/9/25. Staff #2 had a previous NSOR clearance dated 6/30/20 and did not update this clearance until 7/9/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Staff #1 and staff #2 have up to date NSOR clearances. Director will monitor that when up for renewal, they will be completed on time.”

Citation Sep 4, 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 the annual unannounced renewal inspection, the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the manual testing was not being conducted every 30 days as evidenced by manual testing documented on 5/8/25 and then again on 6/11/25 and then from 6/11/25 to 7/16/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Manual testing was conducted on 8/27/25. We will conduct the manual testing of our fire detection system every 30 calendar days.”

Citation Sep 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

During the annual unannounced renewal inspection, the inspector observed the file for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 all did not complete fire safety training yearly as is required.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Staff #1, #4, #5, and #6 all completed their yearly fire safety training.”

Citation Sep 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

During the annual unannounced renewal inspection, the inspector observed the file for staff #2 and noted that this staff had mandated reporter training on 1/30/19 and updated the training on 7/8/25. However, the mandated reporter training (does not meet the minimum of three hours and is not from an approved source/ is not intended for an appropriate target audience).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Staff #2 completed an approved mandated reporter training.”

Citation Sep 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

During the annual unannounced renewal inspection, the inspector observed the files for child #1, #2. and #3 and found that all three files were missing the required signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Director had parent sign the required consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by staff.”

Core safety Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

While at the facility unannounced on 9/24/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that the staff had a Pa State Police clearance on file dated 1/19/19 and did not obtain an update to this clearance until 7/8/24, a Pa Child Abuse dated 1/19/19 and did not obtain an update to this clearance until 8/7/24, a FBI clearance dated 1/11/19 and did not obtain an update to this clearance until 8/13/24. Staff #2 had a Pa State Police clearance on file dated 1/19/19 and did not obtain an update to this clearance until 7/8/24, a Pa Child Abuse dated 1/19/19 and did not obtain an update to this clearance until 8/19/24, a FBI clearance dated 1/11/19 and did not obtain an update to this clearance until 8/13/24. These clearances are required to be updated every 60 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Staff will renew clearances every 60 months & keep all clearances up to date.”

Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)

While at the facility unannounced on 9/24/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed portable cribs blocking the emergency egress in the infant room and a balance beam blocking the emergency means of egress in the 4-year-old room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Teacher moved the portable cribs and balance beam away from emergency exits.”

Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

While at the facility unannounced on 9/24/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed an unlabeled bottle in the infant room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Teachers will make sure that all bottles are labeled with child's name.”

Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

While at the facility unannounced on 9/24/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 and found that none had an annual written evaluation on file in the last 12 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Director will do staff evaluations for all staff members.”

Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

While at the facility unannounced on 9/24/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the child files and found that child files #1, #2, and #3 were missing the required work address and work phone numbers of the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Director will have parents add their work address and work phone numbers updated.”

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Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

There was a container of Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" located on a shelf accessible to the children in the pre k classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2023): “During the inspection, the Clorox wipes were moved to the window sill out of the reach of the children.”

Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

There was a television cord hanging from a mounted television that was accessible to the children in the large room at the entrance of the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Will tape the cord to the wall.”

Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

The facility bathrooms do not have hand washing signs posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Director will hang handwashing signed in all bathrooms.”

Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

There was a cracked/broken lawn mower toy in the outdoor play space with sharp edges and pinch points.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “The cracked lawn mower was thrown away.”

Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

The health assessment on file for staff person # 4 is dated 1/22/21, therefore, no longer valid. The health assessment on file for staff person # 7 is dated 8/18/21, therefore, no longer valid. The initial health assessment on file for staff person # 3 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 3/11/23, and not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2023): “The director will update staff person's file so their health assessment is valid.”

Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff persons #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training after the 12/30/2022 deadline.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “All staff will complete required trainings on time and in timely manner.”

Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

The emergency contact form on file for Child # 1 did not have written parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Director had parent sign initial consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Classroom trash cans were found to contain items such as tissues, wipes, napkins and discarded food/food items. These trash cans were not closed receptacles.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2022): “Classroom trash cans were replaced with receptacles with lids.”

Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Towels labeled and laundered 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(b)

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the bathrooms, cloth towels were being used for children to dry their hands. The cloth towels were not labeled with the child's name and the towels were being used by multiple children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2022): “The facility will no longer use cloth towels and will immediately replace the cloth towels with paper towels for the children to dry their hands.”

Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Children's lunchboxes brought from home were found to contain items such as dairy and meats that required refrigeration. The lunchboxes/items needing refrigeration were not refrigerated

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “Items that need to be refrigerated from children's lunchboxes brought from home, will be refrigerated at all times.”

Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff files of # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6, and # 7 did not have documentation that they participated in annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2022): “Staff will schedule and patriciate in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety

40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(c)

Classroom # 2 has a capacity of 4. During the renewal inspection, certification rep observed 5 children. Classroom # 4 has a capacity of 3. During the renewal inspection, certification rep observed 4 children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2021): “Once child from room 2 and one child from room 4 were moved to room 3.”

Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

Certification rep observed television cords hanging that could be reached by the children in room # 5.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2021): “The director will purchase tacks and secure the cords to the wall so they are no longer accessible to the children.”

Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

Certification rep observed purple and green play mats with torn edges in room # 1. The torn edges make them unable to be properly sanitized.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2021): “The director will tape the torn areas of the play mats.”

Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Health & medication

Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)

There was no hands free lidded trash can at the diapering station in room # 3.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2021): “The director will get a hands free lidded trash can for room 3.”

Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, 2, and 3 do not have the addresses for each release person listed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2021): “The director will have the parents of children # 1, 2, and 3 provide the missing addresses on the emergency contact forms.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$80.00	$45.20
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$70.50	$45.20
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$70.50	$45.20
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$70.50	$45.20

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 83 children

Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)

Certificate valid through Dec 27, 2026

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 6, 2021 · what STARS means

Operator Tiny Learners Learning Center LLC

Hours Monday–Thursday 7:45 AM–3:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (570) 885-1377

State certificate # CER-00244797

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Common questions

Has Tiny Learners 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 Sep 4, 2025 (background checks): “During the annual unannounced renewal inspection, the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff had a previous NSOR clearance on file dated 6/18/20 and did not update this clearance until…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tiny Learners Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tiny Learners 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 Tiny Learners Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 6, 2021. 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 Tiny Learners Learning Center compare with other daycares in Luzerne County?

It is tied for #71 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tiny Learners Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Tiny Learners Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for infant, $70.50 for young toddler, $70.50 for older toddler, $70.50 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Tiny Learners Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tiny Learners Learning Center LLC.

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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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