MT TOP KIDS
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1 MARIAN CT, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, 18707
CountyLuzerne
Phone(570) 474-5437
Operating details
Capacity60
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 11, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High17
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1 MARIAN CT, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, 18707, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/18/2026
- High1
- Medium-High16
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/18/2026
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #3's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated within the 6-month timeframe. They were dated 1/28/2025. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Will have the child's parent review and update the forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/31/2026 - Medium-High risk2/18/2026
Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Will obtain the missing information from the child's parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/31/2026 - Medium-High risk2/18/2026
Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Corrected on-site 2/18/2026, Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: The child's parent provided the missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/31/2026 - Medium-High risk2/18/2026
Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #2's last child service report on file is dated 1/28/2025. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: Will have the child's teacher complete an updated child service report. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/31/2026 - Medium-Low risk2/18/2026
Written plan/Posted in group space (3270.111(a)/3270.111(b))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed the infant and older toddler room did not have daily schedules posted. Corrected on-site 2/18/2026. Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: The daily schedules were posted while the inspector was on-site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/18/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(5))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: Plan corrected as required by new regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025. Requirement: 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. Correction: All rooms have transportation plan for emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium risk2/7/2025
No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed peeled paint in the infant room, young toddler room, and older toddler room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Wall paint covered up. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the wooden outside play set and border are in disrepair. There were pieces of the wooden border and play set that were missing, which left exposed nails and bolts. Requirement: 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. Correction: Play hut walls have been secured. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Has all items (3270.75(c))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the first-aid kit in the Infant room did not include tweezers and the first-aid kit located in the older toddler room did not include adhesive bandages. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: First aid kits have been refilled with all required supplies. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium risk2/7/2025
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of education and training prior to service at the facility. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Education copy placed in file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium risk2/7/2025
Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Requirement: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Degree returned to file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file is expired. It is dated 1/10/2020. Observed staff person #2's FBI clearance on file is expired. It is dated 9/27/2019. Observed staff person #3's FBI clearance on file is from the department of education. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Correction: Clearances have been processed and results released and filed in staff files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025. Requirement: 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. Correction: Plan corrected as required by the new regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed child #1, child #2, and child #3's files did not include updated health reports within the 12-month time frame. The last reports on file are dated 10/24/2023 (child #1), 10/24/2023 (child #2), and 3/20/2023 (child #3). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Have all children's files complete with health reports and immunization records. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 122/7/2025
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's health assessment on file is expired. The last health assessment on file is dated 1/19/2023. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Have all staff files complete with all required documents including updated health physicals. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed child #2's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame. The last financial agreement on file is dated 2/20/2024. Requirement: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: All children's files complete with required documents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium risk2/7/2025
Age and Training (3270.31(e))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not contain verification of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: 12 hours of training has been completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk1/23/2025
Infant sleep position (3270.119)
During the complaint investigation conducted on 1/23/2025 it was determined that child #1 was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. A picture was provided showing that child #1 was asleep on their side rather than on their back in the crib. Staff person #1 stated that child #1 was awake when placed in the crib so that another child could be picked up because the child was crying. Staff person #1 stated that staff did not get a chance to put child #1 in the recommended sleeping position once the child fell asleep. Requirement: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. Correction: All staff has been retrained on sleeping procedures. If children fall asleep in unapproved positions, they will be adjusted. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/7/2025
2024
- Medium risk10/2/2024
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed the last manual testing of the fire detection system was dated 7/1/2024. Requirement: 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Equipment will be tested every 30 days and drills will be done every 30 days and drills will be done every 60 days. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/25/2024 - High risk10/2/2024
Exceeding Capacity (3270.61(h))
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/2/2024 observed that the Toddler room had 24 children with the youngest being age 2. The capacity for the room is 19. Requirement: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. Correction: Will monitor count of kids within room and space. Children to other areas of building with open capacity. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/25/2024 - Medium-High risk10/2/2024
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10))
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed staff person #1 has not completed Health and Safety training and pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of their date of hire. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person will have until 12/04/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: All staff will complete the mandated first aid + CPR training required. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/25/2024 - Medium risk10/2/2024
Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person will have until 12/4/2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person will not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: All staff will complete required training by 90-day window of hire date. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/25/2024 - Medium-High risk10/2/2024
Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed the last fire drill conducted and documented in the fire drill log is dated 7/30/2024. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Equipment will be tested every 30 days and drills will be every 60 days. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/25/2024
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$1,021/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MOUNTAIN TOP, Luzerne County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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