Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC · 521 Schuylkill Ave, Tamaqua
Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Tamaqua, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 12 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in Tamaqua and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 9/23/2025, the diaper changing pad that was being used for diapering in the toddler classroom was ripped and had foam exposed, thus, it could not be sanitized properly
On 9/23/2025, Staff #1 had current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file dated 8/29/2025. However, the previous pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification on file for Staff #1 expired in April 2025.
During the Renewal Inspection on 9/13/2024, Staff #4 had a current health assessment on file dated 9/6/2024. However, the previous health assessment on file for Staff #4 was 4/6/2022. See LIS code sheet.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required preservice health and safety training. Staff person #2 did not complete the required preservice health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 completed this training on 7/16/2024. See LIS code sheet.
Staff person #5 previously did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/14/2019. The updated mandated reporter training was completed on 9/3/2024.
Staff person #3 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 completed this training on 9/7/2024. See LIS code sheet.
Staff person #1 does not have a signed disclosure on file.
Staff person #1 did not receive initial emergency plan training.
Child #1 & 2 do not have updated agreements on file.
Facility person #5 has a health assessment dated 8/9/23, which was not conducted at the time of initial service in the child care setting.
Facility person #6 has a health assessment that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Facility persons #1, 2, 3 & 4 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22.
“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.
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Has Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 29, 2024 (background checks): “Staff person #1 does not have a signed disclosure on file.” 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 no complaint investigation that found a violation at Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC since 2021. 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 #2 of 6 centers in Tamaqua by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Cope Childcare and Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Sep 23, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
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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