Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC · 562 W Penn Pike, Tamaqua
Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Tamaqua, PA, with capacity for 52 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 17 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 17). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 6 centers in Tamaqua and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A renewal Inspection was conducted on 3/10/2026. The state police clearance on for Staff #1 was not complete due to the clearance reading that it was Under Review. Staff person #2 did not update the NSOR clearance on file every 60 months, as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR on file dated 3/3/20, and the current clearance dated 10/16/25. The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for Staff #3 was dated 3/5/2026. This date was after the first day that Staff #3 had direct contact and routine interaction with children. The disclosure statements on file for Staff #4 and Staff #5 were not signed and dated by a witness as required. The operator verified that Staff #1-5 had direct contact and routine interaction with children while the information noted above that is required under the CPSL was not on file. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/10/2026, peeling paint and rotting wood was observed on the fence outside on the preschool playground.
On 3/27/2025, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. As of 2/1/2025, per the CPSL, the completed NSOR clearance is required to be on file prior to staff working in a childcare position at the facility. See LIS code sheet.
On 3/27/2025, the fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed that the fire alarm was manually tested on 1/12/2025 and not again until 2/17/2025.
On 1/9/25, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a field order for lack of approval for the well at the facility as a public water system and a noncommunity water system. The field order also included "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures.
During an unannounced inspection on 12/5/2024, an expired bottle of Benadryl was stored with the child medication in the preschool classroom. The bottle of Benadryl was labeled with an expiration date of February 2024.
During an unannounced inspection on 12/5/2024, the diaper changing pad in the infant area was ripped and had foam exposed; thus, it could not be sanitized properly.
On 8/30/2024, Child #1 fell out of the highchair at the facility and was taken to the Emergency Room for medical treatment. On 9/6/2024, it was confirmed through video surveillance and staff interviews that Staff #1 removed the tray and unbuckled Child #1 while the child was still in the highchair. Staff #1 then turned their back to Child #1 when the staff went to get a wipe to clean food off the child. Child #1 fell out of the highchair while Staff #1 had their back turned.
Operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.
Operator has not conducted an annual emergency drill, date of last emergency drill 1/6/23.
Cert Rep reviewed the fire drill log, last documented fire drill was on 8/23/22. This exceeds the 60 day requirement for conducting fire drills.
Cert Rep reviewed the fire system check log, the last fire system check documented was on 8/29/22 and then again during the unannounced monitoring visit this is a span of 81 days which exceeds the requirement of testing the fire system every 30 days
Staff #1 has a volunteer child abuse clearance on file dated 3/24/19, date of hire 1/18/22. Staff #3 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/30/21, date of hire 11/5/20 this exceeds the 90 day requirement for provisional hire.
There are several small rocks and mulch throughout the outdoor play space the toddlers use.
Child #1 has an Albuterol inhaler needed for wheezing that expired on 9/2021
Staff #2 has a health assessment dated 10/5/18 and another 3/29/21, this exceeds the 24 months requirement for an updated health assessment.
Operator admitted to not conducting annual emergency drills.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $36.00 | $22.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $36.00 | $22.00 |
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 Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Mar 10, 2026 (background checks): “A renewal Inspection was conducted on 3/10/2026. The state police clearance on for Staff #1 was not complete due to the clearance reading that it was Under Review. Staff person #2 did not update the NSOR clearance on…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 17, 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 Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Tamaqua?
It is #4 of 6 centers in Tamaqua by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Mar 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for newborn, $58.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $45.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cope Childcare And Learning Center LLC.
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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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