Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC
Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC is a certified child care center in Wyalusing, PA, with capacity for 171 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 health & medication (6 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 #8 of 15 centers in Bradford County and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/13/25. Staff #1 & #2 did not update their NSOR clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR clearance on file for staff #1 dated 6/30/20 and their current NSOR clearance is dated 11/4/25; Staff #2's are dated 10/2/20 and 10/28/25. All other clearances are on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/13/25. In the preschool classroom, located down the hall, as the third classroom on the right, on the cabinet was a bottle of cleaning solution that did not specify the contents and was not labeled.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/13/25. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child has only three doses of DTAP, three doses of Pneumococcal vaccine, and one dose of Hepatitis A vaccine. There is no exemption letter is in the child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/13/25. Staff #4 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation. Staff #4's current health assessment is dated 10/11/24 and previous health assessment is dated 12/22/21.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/13/25. Staff #3's health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in childcare setting.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/22/25. Staff person #1 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 7/22/20. Staff person(s) #2 & #3 did not have NSOR clearances on file at first day of caring for children. This is evidenced by the NSOR clearances on file dated 8/25/25. All other clearances were on file. (See code sheet for DOH).
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/22/25. Staff person #3 did not receive a health assessment and tb screening at initial hire. This is evidenced by the health assessment and TB on file dated 9/15/25. Staff person #5 did not have a tb screening at initial hire. (See code sheet for DOH).
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/22/25. Cert rep observed the School Age classroom to be over capacity and this was not indicated on the facility's schedule of daily activities for a 30-minute special activity. The School Age classroom had 28 children and the capacity of the classroom is 20 children.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/22/25. Staff person #1 did not complete 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 dated 7/6/23 and current is dated 8/16/25.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/22/25. Staff person #4 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/25/24. Staff # 1 did not have a TB screening conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The TB screen on file was dated 10/27/22. (See code sheet for DOH).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/25/24. In the infant classroom #2, staff reported that the infant bottles are washed and reused each day for infant feedings. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/25/24. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address.
File for Child # 5 did not contain an updated health assessment every 12-months. Last one in file was dated 10/27/22.
Staff persons #1- #16 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Emergency contact form for Child # 2 did not contain telephone number for child's physician. Emergency contact form for Children # 1 and # 3 did not contain parents work address.
Emergency contact form for children #1, # 3 and # 4 did not contain address of release persons.
First aid kit in the Older Toddler Room was missing scissors.
At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)).
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $38.00 | $33.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $28.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $28.00 |
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 Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC 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 Nov 13, 2025 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/13/25. Staff #1 & #2 did not update their NSOR clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR clearance on file for staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 28, 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 Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC compare with other daycares in Bradford County?
It is tied for #8 of 15 centers in Bradford County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC last inspected?
Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for newborn, $45.00 for infant, $41.00 for young toddler, $41.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wyalusing Valley Childrens Center 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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