Creative Learning Center of Palmer
Creative Learning Center of Palmer is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 155 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 17). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 40 centers in Easton and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 8/13/26, rep viewed a video from 7/24/26 related to a concern from an RS that a child may have been restrained in some way while getting his hair braided. In that video it could be seen that staff diapering children and not washing their hands or the children's hands.
On 8/13/26, rep viewed a video from 7/24/26 related to a concern from an RS that a child may have been restrained in some way while getting his hair braided. In that video it could be seen that staff diapering children and not cleaning diapering surface.
During a self-reported noncompliance investigation on 7/8/26, it was verified that Child # 1 was left outside with another group for approximately 5 minutes when child's group went back to the classroom on 7/8/26. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 admitted to not using name to face checks during transition.
An infant bottle was not label with child's name.
Facility has not tested the fire system every 30 days. Testing dates were 4/8/26 and 5/12/26.
A daily schedule was not posted in the infant room.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain a complete PA State Police Clearance.
Exposed bolts were observed on the fencing in the outdoor play area.
File for Staff # 2 did not contain an initial health assessment and TB test.
Fee Agreement for children # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6 and # 7 did not contain Child's date of admission.
Emergency contact form for Child # 6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by staff.
File for Staff # 3 did not contain verification of education.
During a complaint inspection on 6/20/25, Rep viewed video footage from 6/16/25 which shows staff #1 deliberately tripping child #1. Staff #1 also admitted to tripping child # 1 to "slow child down". Staff# 1 no longer works at the facility.
During a complaint inspection on 6/20/25, Rep viewed video footage from 6/16/25 which shows staff #1 deliberately tripping child #1. Staff #1 also admitted to tripping child # 1 to "slow child down". Child #1 received a rug burn on the leg as a result of the incident. An incident report was not completed for this incident.
Several rest mats in the Toddler room were observed to be ripped, causing the foam to be exposed.
Fee Agreement for Children # 1 - # 10 did not contain child's date of admission.
Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 8 and # 9 did not contain address of release persons.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.60 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.60 | $55.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.40 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.40 | $53.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $46.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $46.60 |
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 Creative Learning Center of Palmer had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 8, 2026 (supervision): “During a self-reported noncompliance investigation on 7/8/26, it was verified that Child # 1 was left outside with another group for approximately 5 minutes when child's group went back to the classroom on 7/8/26. Staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Learning Center of Palmer?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Creative Learning Center of Palmer’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 18, 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 Creative Learning Center of Palmer compare with other daycares in Easton?
It is #27 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Learning Center of Palmer last inspected?
Jul 24, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Learning Center of Palmer cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.60 for infant, $65.60 for young toddler, $64.40 for older toddler, $62.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Learning Center of Palmer?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cadence Education 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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