Curious Kids Learning Center
80 WOOD ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects an 80% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-09-083270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-09-08 | 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) | Date fee to be paid/Admission date; 2025-09-08 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-09-08 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-09-08 | 3270.133(5) | Original label
Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2025-04-283270.65
3270.76/3270.102(a) | Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair; 2025-04-28 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-09-093270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) | Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-09-09 | 3270.76/3270.102(a) | Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair; 2024-09-09 | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) | Arrival/departure times/Admission date; 2024-09-09 | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) | Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, pho; 2024-09-09 | 3270.133(4) | Locked; 2024-09-09 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2024-09-09 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Clean and Good Repair; 2023-09-123270.102(a)
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2023-09-12 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-09-12 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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