MT TOP KIDS
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address175 S MAIN RD, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, 18707
CountyLuzerne
Phone(570) 403-2124
Operating details
Capacity88
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 27, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High10
- Medium7
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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175 S MAIN RD, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, 18707, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk5/8/2026
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP (3270.131(c))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/8/2026 observed child #1's health report was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Requirement: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Correction: Notified the child's parent that they need to obtain a signed health report from their doctor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium-Low risk5/8/2026
Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/8/2026 observed the urinal in the boy's bathroom is out of order. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: Maintenance was notified of all needed repairs. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/21/2026 - Medium-Low risk5/8/2026
No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/8/2026 observed peeled paint in room #4 and room #11. Also observed damaged plaster behind the toilets in the girls and boys bathrooms. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Maintenance was notified of all needed repairs. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/21/2026
2025
- Medium risk7/30/2025
Lifeguard training/supervision (3270.115(a)(6))
During the complaint investigation conducted on 7/30/2025, observed the lifeguard was in the bathroom when the certification representative arrived. Certification representative arrived at 1:30 PM and observed that the lifeguard did not come out of the bathroom until 1:33PM. Children were swimming during this time. Requirement: When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training). Correction: Policy of supervision will be reviewed with lifeguard and any times away from pool post, will be coordinated for times when kids are not in the water for play. Any need of food or bathroom break will be done before entering water with kids, during time when sunscreen is reapplied and at the end of the swimming session. All staff watched the vodcast "Swimming, Wading, Water Activity Provider Training" provided by OCDEL. Sign in sheet was provided and placed in each individual file. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 8/4/2025 - High risk7/30/2025
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))
During the complaint investigation conducted on 7/30/2025 children were observed going into the bathrooms unsupervised. It was also observed that staff person #1 did not know the whereabouts of their assigned group when asked. There were 2 children staff person #1 could not provide the exact location of. Staff person #2 was unaware that they were responsible for 4 children. Staff person #2 thought they were responsible for the separate summer camp children from another location. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Tiered LIS 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must develop a swimming/wading supervision policy, that includes a plan of action to remain in compliance with supervision during swimming/wading. Prior to implementation, this policy will be sent to the OCDEL Northeast Regional Office for approval. The legal entity will have a meeting with all staff to review the swimming/wading supervision policy. All staff will sign off on the swimming/wading supervision policy stating they understand it. This will be placed in each individual file. The operator will provide a date for when this policy will be completed and reviewed with staff. 3. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity will place a copy of the sign in sheet from the training in each individual file. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed. 4. The legal entity must have all staff watch the vodcast "Swimming, Wading, Water Activity Provider Training" provided by OCDEL. The legal entity must review the vodcast information with staff and have them sign off on the vodcast stating they understand it. This will be placed in each individual file. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be when all staff watch the vodcast and sign off that they understand it. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed. Correction: 1. Children on the facility premises and on excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff at all times. Corrective action plan has been devised to establish continuous attentive care of assigned group of children. Staff will assigned location base for their group at the pool location out of the water where the children will base where they will go to when out of water play. When in water play, kids will call out roll call every 20 minutes to reestablish current location of play with assigned teacher. Kids within a group of a staff, will all be located within same region of the pool. Staff will be posted every 15 feet apart around perimeter of pool with rotating staff interacting with kids in the water. Staff will not be grouped together at any time. Corrected 7/30/2025. 2. A swimming/wading supervision policy has been developed. The policy was reviewed by staff and a sign in sheet was provided. Corrected 8/6/2025 3. A referral for DHS approved on-site 2-hour supervision training was made for a two-hour training. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. Once training is completed, I will plac
Corrected 8/1/2025 - Medium-High risk5/16/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/2025 observed staff person #1's State Police clearance result stated pending request for review. Corrected on-site 5/16/2025. 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: Staff person #1 completed a new state police clearance and obtained the results via e-mail. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/16/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$888/month
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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MOUNTAIN TOP, Luzerne County
- Capacity: 88
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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