Wilkes-Barre Family Ymca Early Learning Center
40 W NORTHAMPTON ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18701Childery 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 91% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026). 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
- 335
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2026-04-163270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2026-04-16 | 3270.166(5) | Six-months-old held
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-04-163270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2026-04-16 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Sep 25, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Jan 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months thereafter/Ma3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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