Skip to main content
Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Susan Elko Day Care

Exeter, PA · Luzerne County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
Lincoln St, Exeter, PA 18643
Advertisement

Quick Facts

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

Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.

Contact Information

📞 (570) 655-4954
Lincoln St
Exeter, PA 18643
Get Directions →
Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00247545
License Issued
Feb 8, 2026
Active Through
Feb 8, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

Reviews

5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 review
5★
1
4★
0
3★
0
2★
0
1★
0
Christy
2016-03-10 19:18:43
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Great people, great environment for the children. My daughter error has been going there from 3 months old, she is 5 and still goes daily.

106 out of 200 think this review is helpful Was this helpful?  Yes  No

Write a Review

Write a review about Susan Elko Day Care. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

About the Provider

Advertisement

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-06 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed that the notice to local traffic safety authority was dated 1/3/24 and a new one had not been sent for 2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider was unaware that this document had to be sent annually. The provider will send another letter by 11/7/25.
2025-11-06 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the 30-day testing was not being conducted. This was evidenced by a test completed on 7/11/25 and then not again until 8/22/25 and then on 9/17/25, and then on 10/30/25.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider was utilizing a business calendar and not a 30-day calendar. A manual testing of the interconnected smoke detectors was immediately conducted while the inspector was present.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/12/24 the inspector observed that child files #1, #3, and #4 were all missing the required emergency contact information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator did not realize this information was missing and will obtain it by 11/13/24.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/12/24 the inspector observed that the file for child file #2 and found that the emergency contact form was missing the required home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator did not realize this information was missing and will obtain it by 11/13/24.
2024-02-08 Initial review 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The swing set in the outdoor play space had exposed bolts.

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.)
Operator will go to the hardware store, purchase bolt covers and put them on the exposed bolts.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Advertisement

Ask the Community

Connect, seek advice, share knowledge.

Nearby Providers

Home Daycare
Sand Castle Day Care Service
Pittston, PA · | 1.5 miles away
Home Daycare
Kids World Day Care
Duryea, PA · | 3.3 miles away
Home Daycare
Friendly Faces
Avoca, PA · | 3.8 miles away
Home Daycare
Once Upon A Time Day Care
Wyoming, PA · | 5 miles away
Home Daycare
Melissa Parry
Kingston, PA · | 5.4 miles away
Home Daycare
Valeria F Mcgrath Group Day Care Home
Kingston, PA · | 5.7 miles away
Home Daycare
Little Treasures Home Daycare Corp
Wilkes Barre, PA · | 5.7 miles away
Home Daycare
Once Upon A Time Llc
Shavertown, PA · | 5.8 miles away
Home Daycare
Once Upon A Time Llc
Shavertown, PA · | 6.4 miles away
Home Daycare
B & B Family Daycare
Wilkes Barre, PA · | 7.1 miles away
Home Daycare
Moonbeams Daycare Center Llc
Wilkes Barre, PA · | 7.2 miles away
Home Daycare
Tijuana Best Family Day Care
Wilkes Barre, PA · | 7.4 miles away
Home Daycare
Nido De Amor Daycare Corp
Wilkes Barre, PA · | 7.5 miles away
Home Daycare
Joan Bower
Larksville, PA · | 7.8 miles away
Home Daycare
Miss Janes Child Care
Plymouth, PA · | 9.1 miles away
Home Daycare
Kiddie Prep Child Care
Plymouth, PA · | 9.2 miles away
Home Daycare
Hands On Learning Program
Nanticoke, PA · | 12.7 miles away
Home Daycare
Popcorn Friday Eary Learning Llc
Mountain Top, PA · | 14.2 miles away
Home Daycare
Seily Abreu Family Day Care Llc
Hazleton, PA · | 25.6 miles away
Home Daycare
Yadira Hernandez
Hazleton, PA · | 25.9 miles away

Considering Home Daycare?

Helpful Resources

Home Daycare vs. Child Care Centers
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →
Is this your listing? Keep it accurate for families searching nearby.
Suggest an Update
Advertisement