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Abc Kiddie Kampus Inc

Pittston, PA · Luzerne County
3 Mill St, Pittston, PA 18640
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Quick Facts

Capacity
90 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 655-1012
3 Mill St
Pittston, PA 18640
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247463
License Issued
Nov 20, 2025
Active Through
Nov 20, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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At ABC Kiddie Kampus we do our best to create an environment that entices a funand stimulating atmosphere. We realize that a child's early years are crucial tolifelong learning. Our high-quality centers strive to lay the building blocks for your child's future

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191/3270.192(5) - Individual Records/Two written references Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.191/3270.192(5)

Description: Individual Records/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During complaint inspection on 7/22/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2 did not have a file at all at the facility and was seen in ratio. Staff #1 only had one written reference on file.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 was originally hired for a different Inspire location and the file was kept there. Director gathered all the documents that were at the other location and are now filed in staff #2's folder. Director also had Staff #1 send an additional reference and it was also filed.
2026-07-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During complaint inspection on 7/22/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have documentation of education and did not have documentation of child care experience on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was asked to email their high school diploma along with their two references. copies were placed in her file.
2026-07-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 7/22/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have a disclosure statement on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a written policy that will define how they will keep track of all clearances, trainings, and necessary documentation pertaining to the CPSL. The legal entity will need to review this policy regularly to ensure compliance. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will comply with the CPSL. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. (8/6/22). I had the staff #1 sign and date the Disclosure Statement. It was added to her file.
2026-05-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation, staff reported that Child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom while the rest of the class was outside for 10 minutes. The child is reportedly developmentally delayed, 4 years old and was allowed to go inside the building alone to use the bathroom while the remainder of the class remained outside. It was reported that staff forgot about the child. The child was only discovered to be missing due to the parent arriving for pickup and finding the child alone in the classroom. The staff responsible for supervising the child has been terminated.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person supervision training. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training cannot be conducted when children are in care. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were immediately terminated. Face to Name supervision cards are implemented for each classrooms with Directors or site Admin also completing a form that this is being completed during transition times. A supervision training is being set up with Barb OMalley through STARS (8/1/26).
2026-04-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76

Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Individual interviews conducted on 4/23/26 corroborated allegations that the facility is not following the proper cleaning procedures of the classroom, i.e. food on floors and floor surfaces are sticky. Staff report they believe conditions are resulting in the spread of illness in the facility.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning logs have been implemented in classrooms. Carpets at the center were cleaned the week of June 1st as well.
2026-02-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity and director must attend existing provider orientation at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff completed the mandated reporter training on 2/25/2026. Operator will comply with CPSL (3/16/26). LE will be attending existing provider orientation on April 16, 2026, at the Central office. Director and asst director will attend existing provider orientation at the northeast office on May 13, 2026.
2026-02-24 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 2/24/26, an inspector responded to a self-reported noncompliance report. It was stated that the roof in the Preschool 3 room suffered from water damage due to the amount of ice that was unable to melt due to the weather. It was observed in the play activity section of the room that there was in fact water damage in the corner of the wall. The damage has led to chipped paint.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has blocked off the section so that kids do not have access to the damage. Tape was also applied over cracked surface. The facilities team has scheduled for a roofer to come out and fix the roof and then a handy man to come out and fix the wall. These are scheduled for early spring, pending weather.
2025-11-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) - No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(e)

Description: No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation starting on 11/19/25, interviews were conducted. It was disclosed that Staff #1 utilized their legs to hold child #1 in place from displaying disrupting behaviors within the classroom. Rep also obtained video footage of the incident. In the footage you can see both Staff #1 & Child #1 sitting on the floor while Staff #1 has their legs crossed onto Child #1s body as the child attempt to get up. In the footage, the child was unable to get up from the hold. The duration of the incident lasted for over a minute.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. This portion of the plan should have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #1 to obtain training on working with difficult children. This training does not need to be in person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must create a written supervision policy that will define how they will appropriately handle all children, including disruptive children without the use of force or restraints. The policy must also outline the disciplinary process for staff that violate the policy. The legal entity will need to have all staff review the new policy, sign a document stating that it has been reviewed and it shall be kept in each staff file. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Staff Member was immediately removed from the classroom and placed on a safety plan where she was never left alone during the investigation. 2.By 2/1/2025, the legal entity will find a training and have it approved by DHS. By 2/9 staff member #1 will have the training completed. (Implemented 1/30/26) 3. By 2/16 the legal entity will have our supervision policy updated to ensure that it states how staff will handle children including children with certain behaviors. This policy will outline our disciplinary policy. All staff will receive the policy and sign to state their understanding by 2/27. This policy will be reviewed at a staff meeting annually. (Implemented 2/24/26).
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the Preschool 2 room that there was not a thermometer present in the refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will order a thermometer.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.111(c) - Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s and Preschool 2 room that there was not t a daily activities schedule posted within the classrooms.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director instructed staff to print and display the daily activity schedules upon inspection date.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(4) - Services proceeded/Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Services proceeded/Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, child files were observed. Child #1s child service report was last dated for 11/25/24. This date indicates that a service report was not updated and completed within the 6-month requirement. It was also observed that child #3 & child #5's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has provided emergency contact forms to parents for full completion in cases where information was missing. Director will review files and ensure all children have all information provided for emergency contact forms.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) - Signed /Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Signed /Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that child #1, #3 & #4s financial agreement was not signed by the operator. Child #3 agreement was not signed by the parent. It was also observed that child #3, #4, & #8s agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will provide new enrollment agreements to families with specific instructions for completion of form. Director will review enrollment agreement thoroughly to ensure completion before adding to file. If enrollment agreement is incomplete, Director will communicate with parent to add missing information if necessary.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, child files were reviewed. Child #2s agreement was last dated for 6/16/24, Child #3s agreement did not have a date on it, Child #6s emergency contact sheet was last dated for 9/22/24 & agreement was last dated for 12/30/24, child #7s agreement was last dated for 8/2/24, & Child #9s agreement was last dated for 1/8/25. These dates indicate that financial agreements and emergency contact forms were not updated within the 6-month requirement.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review files and ensure all families with either expired or upcoming expiration dates on forms are notified to complete new forms by the anticipated expiration date and/or immediately.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4s previous health assessment was done on 2/8/23. An updated health assessment was not obtained until 2/17/25. These dates indicate that a health assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has reviewed staff files to ensure there are no expired or upcoming expired health assessments.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #3 completed the training on 8/5/24. Staff person #5 has not completed the required First-Aid Pediatric & CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #5 will sign-up for a CPR course immediately. In the interim, Staff Person #5 will continuously be supervised by a staff member who has the completed trainings and is able to interact with children unsupervised. In the event there is no staff available to supervise Staff Person #5, the Director will supervise within classroom.

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