Big Leaps Learning Center
Big Leaps Learning Center is a certified child care center in Lake Ariel, PA, with capacity for 98 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 14 centers in Wayne County and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous state police clearance is dated for 7/30/20 and an update was not obtained until 8/5/2925. Staff #1's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 8/4/2020 & an update was not obtained until 8/13/25. Staff #1's previous FBI clearance is dated for 8/5/20 & an update was not obtained until 8/7/25. Staff #1's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 8/11/20 & an update was not obtained until 9/25/25. Staff $4's previous mandated reporter training is dated for 11/12/20 & an updated training was not completed until 11/20/25. These dates indicate that clearances and mandated reporter training were not updated within the 60-month requirement.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2's previous health assessment is dated 2/21/24 & an update was not obtained until 5/5/26. Staff #3's previous health assessment is dated for 1/25/24 & an update was not obtained until 2/18/26. Staff #4's previous health assessment is dated for 8/10/23 & an update was not obtained until 12/4/25. These dates indicate that an updated health assessment was not completed within the 24-month requirement.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4's previous pediatric first-aid CPR training is dated for 11/1/23. An updated training was not completed until 3/12/26. This date indicates that staff #4 did not renew their Pediatric first-aid CPR training on or before the expiration date of the most current certification.
During allocated unannounced visit, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 has not completed health and safety pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).
During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 lived in the state of North Carolina within the past five years and did not have out of state clearances on file. It was also observed that Staff #2 lived in the state of New York within the past five years and also did not have out of state clearances on file.
The following dates indicate that a fire drill was not conducted within the 60-day requirement: 3/7/24 to 5/8/24.
The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 1/8/24, 2/7/24, 3/8/24, 4/7/24, 5/7/24, 6/6/24, 7/6/24.
Child #1, #2, & #3 did not have the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number listed on the emergency contact sheet.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, discarded tissues were observed in unlidded trash cans in the preschool room, the pre-k room, and the main room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the sink in the young toddler room used for handwashing at the diaper table was not draining properly and was filled with dirty water.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the ladder to the play castle on the playground was cracked posing a pinching hazard.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the immunization record was reviewed for Child #1. The record did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the mandated reporter training was reviewed for all staff. The mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #1 was not conducted by an approved course.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the child service reports on file for the enrolled children were not an approved assessment tool.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the emergency contact information in the classrooms did not include the address of the child's physician, the address of the emergency release persons, or the health insurance and policy number for the children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, an outlet without a protective cover was observed in the main room where young toddlers, older toddlers, and preschool children were present during the inspection.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the girls and boys bathrooms did not contain lidded trash cans.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3, who have been employed longer than 90 days. The first aid and CPR training for both staff on file is not was not an approved training course.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, an aide, was reviewed. At that time, the file did not contain verification of any education to qualify them as an aide.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The emergency contact form and financial agreement was last reviewed by the parent on 11/15/21.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Big Leaps Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 16, 2026 (background checks): “During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous state police clearance is dated for 7/30/20 and an update was not obtained until 8/5/2925. Staff #1's previous child abuse clearance is dated for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Big Leaps Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Big Leaps Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Big Leaps Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Feb 4, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Big Leaps Learning Center compare with other daycares in Wayne County?
It is #7 of 14 centers in Wayne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Big Leaps Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Big Leaps Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $47.00 for young toddler, $45.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Big Leaps Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hamlin Assembly Of God.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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