Resources

 
 
 

Childcare Center regulations (PA DHS):

For childcare center regulations please refer to the Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 3270: Child Day Care Centers found on the dhs.pa.gov website, Please click here for the link

 

 

Child Health Policy

·Curious Kids Learning Center is concerned about every child’s health and the spread of infectious diseases. We use the policies and practices outlined in Caring for Our Children regarding care plans for children with special needs, asthma, medical needs, food allergies, and medication administration. 

The resource book is on-line for your reference at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ecd/caring_for_our_children_basics.pdf.

Mandated Reporting requirements

All employees at Curious Kids Learning Center are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)/ Shaken Baby Syndrome.

If you suspect abuse or neglect please visit the following website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Pages/default.aspx

Keystone stars standards

Both centers are participants in the Keystone Stars program. For more information please see https://www.pakeys.org/

 

School Districts

  • From Wood Street:

    • Hanover Area, https://www.hanoverarea.org/

    • Wilkes-Barre Area, https://www.wbasd.k12.pa.us

  • From E. Main Street

If parents are looking for any type of information the center would be more than willing to provide assistance.  Please ask the director for any additional information.

If any parent or individual would like to add a community stakeholder to this list they can make a written request to one of the co-directors and the request will be reviewed and discussed between the co-directors and a decision will be made on whether to add that individual or group to the list of stakeholders

 

Other resources - Wyoming Valley Area Community Resource Guide

 

Non-Discrimination in (Childcare) Services Policy Statement

Admissions, the provisions of services, and referrals of clients shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), age , or sex. Program services shall be made accessible to eligible persons with disabilities through the most practical and economically feasible methods available. These methods include, but are not limited to, equipment redesign, the provision of aides and the use of alternative service delivery locations. Structural modifications shall be considered only as a last resort among available methods.

Non-Discrimination in Employment Policy Statement

An open and equitable personnel system will be established and maintained. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

Resources:

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against OR Any individual/client/patient/student (and/or their guardian) who believes they have been discriminated against may file a complaint of discrimination with any of the following:

Curious Kids Learning Center

80 Wood Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18656

or 149 E. Main Street, Plymouth, PA 18651

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office for Civil Rights

Department of Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

BEO/Office of Civil Rights Compliance Centralized Case Management Operations

Room 225, Health & Welfare Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W.

P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Room 509F HHH Bldg

Inquiries: (717) 787-1127 Washington, D.C. 20201

Email: RA-PWDHSCivilRights@pa.gov

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(employment discrimination only) (services of employment)

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission                  Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

801 Market Street, Suite 1000                                                 333 Market Street, 8th Floor   

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3126                                                  Harrisburg, PA 17101

Inquires: (800) 669-4000                                                         https://www.phrc.pa.gov/File-a-complaint

TTY users only: (800) 669-6820                                            Inquiries: (717) 787-4410

https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/overview-                         TTY users only: (717) 787-7279

federal-sector-eeo-complaint-process

Email: PDOContact@eeoc.gov

Infant Care

Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy

·       According to the Mayo Clinic, Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) is “a serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant, toddler or young child. SBS destroys a child’s brain cells and prevents his or her brain from getting enough oxygen. SBS is a form of child abuse that can result in permanent brain damage or death.”

·       Curious Kids Learning Center has a policy to prevent, recognize, respond to and report incidences of Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma. More information is available in the Parent Handbook - or ask one of the co-directors for more information.

·       Curious Kids Learning Center understands that one of our main responsibilities as child care professionals is to keep children safe and healthy. More information on preventative measures can be found in the Parent handbook or can be discussed with the co-directors.

Recognizing Signs & Symptoms of SBS/AHT in Children

  • Irritability and/or high-pitched crying

  • Seizures

  • Bruises on upper arms, rib cage or head (may be a result of gripping or hitting the head)

  • Lack of appetite

  • Vomiting

  • Poor feeding

  • Lack of smiling or vocalization

  • Difficulty staying awake or altered consciousness

  • Inability to lift head or rigidity

  • Inability to focus the eyes or track movement

  • Unequal pupil size

Reporting suspected SBS/AHT (or any other abuse) by staff

Staff are mandated reporters and are required to report any suspected SBS/AHT or other maltreatment of a child. Staff will report suspected abuse/maltreatment to the PA Department of Human Services Childline Hotline

If you suspect SBS/AHT, you can call Childline at 800-932-0313 to report the suspected abuse/ maltreatment.

Infant Safe Sleep

  • Place the baby in the crib on their back at all times, nap and night times

  • Use a firm, flat sleep surface

  • Keep your baby’s sleep area  in the same room where you sleep for the first 6 months

  • Keep blankets, bumper pads, soft toys, or other objects out of the area the baby is sleeping

  • Please feel comfortable in asking staff for more information on safe infant sleeping or check out the CDC website for more information

Breastfeeding

  • Breastfeeding can provide many benefits for your infant and we support the decision to breastfeed/use breast milk by providing

  • Information on breastfeeding

  • A comfortable space for breastfeeding

  • Safe handling of breast milk

  • Please feel comfortable in asking staff for more information on breastfeeding or visit the CDC website for more information

 

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