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Easton Childcare Academy & Learning Center LLC

301 S 22nd St, Easton, PA 18042 · Northampton County
Keystone STAR 1

Easton Childcare Academy & Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #21 of 40 centers in Easton and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #21 of 40 centers in Easton
1 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 5
Health & medication 4
Building & playground safety 3
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
File for staff # 1 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Director will complete a staff evaluation for staff # 1.”
Citation Jun 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
First-aid kit in the toddler room was missing tape. First-aid kit in the preschool room was missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2026): “Tape was added to the toddler room first-aid kit. Soap will be added to the preschool room first-aid kit.”
Citation Jun 8, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Facility does not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2026): “An emergency drill will be conducted.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A yellow child's chair was observed to have a crack in the seat, causing sharp edges and pinch points.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “The yellow chair was removed from childcare.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.166(4)
Cribs and infant bottles in the infant room were not labeled for specific children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Cribs and infant bottles were labeled for each child.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Files for children # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not contain an updated health assessment every 12 months. File for child # 2 contained a health assessment dated 2/26/24. File for child # 3 contained a health assessment dated7/15/24 and file for child # 4 contained a health assessment dated 11/8/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Parents will prove an updated health assessment for the file.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff # 1 does not have a staff health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Staff # 1 will provide a staff health assessment for file.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Emergency contact form for child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy number. Emergency contact form for children # 3 and # 4 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Parents will update the emergency contact form with health insurance name and policy number.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
File for Staff # 1 does not contain verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Staff will provide verification of education for file.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 did not contain 2 non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Staff will provide 2 non-family references for the file.”
Core safety Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
File for Staff # 1, # 2 # 3 and # 4 were not in compliance with CLSP regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the NSOR clearance, Child Abuse clearance and New Jersey clearances. File for Staff # 2 did not contain New Jersey clearances. File for Staff # 3 did not contain New Jersey clearances. File for Staff # 4 did not contain New Jersey clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 will not work in childcare until all clearances are on file.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
Young toddler, Preschool and 2-year-old classrooms did not contain a first-aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “First-aid kits will be placed in each room.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
Diaper pad in the 2-year-old room was observed to be ripped, rendering it unable to be sanitized.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “Diaper pad will be replaced in the 2-year-old room.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2024): “Staff # 5 will complete ped. first-aid by a PQAS approved trainer and course. Staff # 5 will not be alone with children until first-aid is completed.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Files for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain a Child Service Report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “Child service report will be completed for both children.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Files for Staff # 3 and # 5 did not contain verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “Staff # 3 and # 5 will provide verification of their education for file.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 49 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Dec 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 12, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Easton Childcare Academy And Learning Center LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00262031
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Common questions

Has Easton Childcare Academy & 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 Oct 7, 2024 (background checks): “File for Staff # 1, # 2 # 3 and # 4 were not in compliance with CLSP regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the NSOR clearance, Child Abuse clearance and New Jersey clearances. File for Staff # 2 did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Easton Childcare Academy & Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Easton Childcare Academy & 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 Easton Childcare Academy & Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 12, 2024. 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 Easton Childcare Academy & Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Easton?

It is tied for #21 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Easton Childcare Academy & Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Sep 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Easton Childcare Academy & Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Easton Childcare Academy And Learning Center LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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