Kiddie Space
145 AMBER LN, 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 a 100% 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
- 56
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-09-033270.31(f)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less3270.65
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Clean, Good Repair, Proper Size3270.104(a)
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-09-053270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-09-05 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-09-05 | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) | Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, pho; 2024-09-05 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-09-05 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-09-05 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Clean, Age Appropriate; 2023-09-273270.106(a)
3270.192(5) | Two written references
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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