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The Edison Early Learning Center

Carbondale, PA · Lackawanna County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.0 (3 reviews)
227 Pike St, Carbondale, PA 18407
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Quick Facts

Capacity
105 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 282-5370
227 Pike St
Carbondale, PA 18407
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256237
License Issued
Aug 29, 2026
Active Through
Aug 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

Reviews

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Upsetting director
2016-05-29 00:56:19
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The teachers at Edison are typically very good. However, the director is extremely unprofessional and does not work well with parents. For the most part she does not know what goes on in her facilities but attempts to act like she does, therefore jumping to conclusions and treating people rudely. She also clearly has favorite children, which is sad when it's noticed by such young ones!

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Mother
2015-12-19 08:21:13
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Most of the teachers were great and really cared about the kids. Kids get a great educational experience. The woman that owns and runs the center does not work well with parents, cares more about money then the kids, she is not flexible, and shares personal information about parents with the staff. If she stepped down I might recommend this school to another parent

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popecko
2015-03-19 21:40:12
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Not the center for us or our child. He did great in the one year room, but they forced him to move to the two year old room before he was ready. This began a host of problems. Suddenly, he was running around the room too much and had to be restrained. That's right, they restrained my two year old because he was running around. Which is what two year old kids do. Then they came out and told me that he is autistic, and that he is hard of hearing. None of the staff have medical licenses, so this is way beyond their scope. When I told them his doctors said that he was fine, I was told to find another doctor. Finally, they told us that our son would be welcome there, but only IF his father and I agree to allow to label him as a problem child (meaning autistic or emotionally delayed), and since we do not agree with that, we take that as them breaking their contract with us. There is nothing wrong with our son, he is a normal two year old who may be too immature for the setting they had him in, but the staff at the Edison center was unwilling to change his circumstances there and put him in a room where he would thrive. Instead they just wanted to get him a TSS worker, and label him through his entire academic career as a problem child who cannot be controlled. I suggest the staff DO THEIR JOBS. Two year old kids run around - a lot. Its part of how they explore. I should also mention that this had been going on for months, but each time I dropped him off and my husband picked him up, nothing at all was said. We got a slip that said he was 'cheerful', and that was it. No mention of having to restrain him. I found out only because they sent a note home one day saying they could not meet his needs. And I'm sorry, but I work off-shift and cannot make all the parent teacher conferences they hold. This was also held against us, when we finally talked to them about our son being welcomed back. I simply cannot take time off four times a year to listen to them tell me my child is delayed in this and that, is autistic, (we've had him tested, remember), has ADHD (which I am sure is their next diagnosis since all he is doing is running around now), and needs a TSS worker (you cannot get one without an autism diagnosis and not at two years old anyway). I could go on and on, but I think I've said enough for you to get the gist.

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About the Provider

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The Edison Early Learning Center is a child care facility offering programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, and pre-k 3 & 4. We also offer after school and summer programs for school aged children.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/13/26. Staff person #1 did not receive emergency plan training annually. The last emergency plan training on file is dated 10/30/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 had emergency plan training and signed our form that she did complete the training prior to coming back to the classroom on 11/04/25.
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/13/26. Staff person #1 did not have a staff evaluation conducted annually. The last staff evaluation on file is dated 4/24/24.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff evaluation was completed for staff person #1 on 5/19/26 and the document was placed on file.
2025-05-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/28/25. Staff #1 was observed providing childcare (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file contains a Bachelor of Art degree but does not contain college transcripts or documentation of childcare experience. The director reported that staff #1 is a group supervisor.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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 #1 now has a copy of his college transcripts and the childcare employment verification form on file. Staff #1 will now be listed as an assistant group supervisor.
2024-05-06 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/6/24. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A statement of student supervision was added to the parent handbook.
2024-05-06 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/6/24. The facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator updated the emergency plan to include continuity of operations.
2024-05-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/6/24. The facility emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator updated the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
2024-05-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/6/24. In the kindergarten classroom there is water damaged ceiling tiles. In the Pre-K B bathroom, a ceiling tile is missing.

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.)
The ceiling tiles were replaced.
2024-05-06 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/6/24. In the Pre-K 4B bathroom, there is no handwashing sign posted.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A handwashing sign was posted in the Pre-K 4B bathroom.
2023-05-22 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms were not located in childcare space where children were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact Forms will be placed in the room where children are receiving care.
2022-05-25 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have a written plan identifying the way of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions posted in child care space or in evacuation bags.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will develop an emergency transportation plan post it in all classrooms and in evacuation bags.
2022-05-25 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: First aid kit in the Pre K 3 classroom was missing rubber gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Rubber gloves were added to the first aid kit in the Pre K 3 classroom.
2022-05-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Blue wall in the 2 year old room was observed to have peeling paint.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider fixed the peeling paint in the 2 year old classroom.
2021-09-03 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. Clearances were updated more than 60 months. State Police clearances were dated 3/18/16 and 5/18/21. Child Abuse clearances were dated 3/18/16 and 5/18/21. NSOR clearance was dated 5/28/21, Staff # 1 began child care on 1/1/14.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in child care. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File for Staff # 1 has updated clearances.

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