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Kidz Korner Llc

Covington Township, PA · Lackawanna County
292 Daleville Hwy # 9229, Covington Township, PA 18444
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Quick Facts

Capacity
44 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 842-5080
292 Daleville Hwy # 9229
Covington Township, PA 18444
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243116
License Issued
Sep 21, 2025
Active Through
Sep 21, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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About the Provider

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KIDZ KORNER LLC is a Child Care Center in COVINGTON TOWNSHIP PA, with a maximum capacity of 44 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-13 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2026-06-23 Renewal 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 renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous NSOR clearance is dated 5/8/2020 & an updated clearance was not obtained until 5/22/25. These dates indicate that an update was not obtained within the 60-month requirement. Staff #2's state police clearance is dated for 5/25/26. Staff #2's NSOR is dated for 4/8/26. Staff #2 is reported to have started working with children on 4/1/26. These dates indicate that Staff #2 did not obtain both the state police and NSOR clearance prior to working with children.

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/director & whoever that handles staff files 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.)
The director will comply with CPSL (7/17/2026). The director is attending provider orientation on Wed August 5th.
2026-06-23 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #3 is listed as an assistant group supervisor. Staff #3 did not have a high school diploma or educational transcript on file. Staff #3 did have documentation of 2 years of experience with children on file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3's high school diploma will be obtained for her file.
2026-05-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.64/3270.76 - Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.64/3270.76

Description: Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 5/27/26, an interview with the director confirmed that the steps leading to the entrance were damaged and this entrance continued to be used prior to it being fixed.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. 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.)
Steps were repaired weekend of 5/23/26 - 5/24/26. Due to weather, steps weren't able to be repaired until warmer climate. Orange cones were placed on damaged areas of steps prior to it being repaired.
2025-12-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of completing fire drills after 6/30/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Setting up calendar with dates for fire drills every 20-25 days to ensure child know & understand how to do the drill and writing information about drill (time of day, hypothetical location, etc) as drill are being completed.
2025-12-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of testing their fire alarm system after 6/30/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
do our fire alarm testing alongside our fire drills to ensure they are both completed.
2025-07-21 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-18 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #3's previous health assessment was dated for 4/18/23. An updated assessment was not obtained until 4/22/25. Staff #4's previous health assessment was dated for 2/7/22. An updated assessment was not obtained until 2/20/24. Staff #5's previous health assessment was dated for 5/2/23. An updated assessment was not obtained until 5/16/25. These dates indicates that an updated 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will get health assessment done prior to expiration date of their previous health assessment.
2025-06-18 Renewal 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 renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous dated NSOR clearance is dated for 1/15/20. A new clearance was not obtained until 2/11/25. Staff #2's previous state police clearance was dated for 5/31/18 and a new one was not obtained until 7/10/23. Staff #2's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 6/10/18 and a new one was not obtained until 7/15/23. Staff #2's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 5/8/20 and a new one was not obtained until 5/22/25. Staff #3's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 2/7/2020 and was a new one was not obtained until 2/11/25. Staff #4's previous NSOR clearance was dated for 2/3/2020 and a new one was not obtained until 2/28/25. These dates indicate that clearances were not updated within the 60-month requirement. Staff #1's previous mandated reporter training was completed on 8/15/17 and was not updated until 8/31/22. Staff #4's previous mandated reporter training was completed on 1/20/25 and was not updated until 1/29/25. Staff #5's previous mandated reporter training was completed on 7/1/17 and was not updated until 7/3/22. These dates indicate that mandated reporter training was not completed within the 60-month requirement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances will be done prior to the expiration of previous clearances.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/24. At that time, the couch used by the children in the school age room was ripped with exposed foam and nails sticking up out of the frame in the top, middle section.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Remove and replace old couch.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 has not had a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented health assessment on file being dated 7/6/2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will not be allowed back to work at the center until they have a health assessment completed by a doctor.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. 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 7/5/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 will have until 10/17/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #1, then Staff Person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Notified staff person #1 that this needed to be done and gave the website where it could be completed.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/24. At that time, the infant playground was overgrown with grass and weeds and was being used for storage of outdoor play equipment. It was not suitable for children for outdoor play.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infant playground cleaned up, weeded, and cleared of stored outside play equipment.
2024-07-03 Swimming 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)

Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: A swimming inspection was conducted 7/3/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed for the children present. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid from the parent of Child #1.
2024-07-03 Swimming 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A swimming inspection was conducted 7/3/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed for the children present. The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will have the parents of Child #2 and Child #3 add the health insurance policy number to the emergency contact form.

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