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Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR

510 N 5th St, Perkasie, PA 18944 · Bucks County
Keystone STAR 4

Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR is a certified child care center in Perkasie, PA, with capacity for 84 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 6 centers in Perkasie and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 86% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#4 of 6 centers in Perkasie
1 Core-safety citations
6 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
7 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Oct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Apr 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 2
Records & paperwork 2
Supervision 1
Building & playground safety 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person # 1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1-- has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person # 1-- must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no…”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the first aid kit of the yellow passenger vehicle did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “soap was placed in the first aid kit.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed Mantoux test read results are missing on the physical examination form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Employee went to their physician's office, and they checked the date of the TB screening. The RN wrote the date on the form for our records.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Institution rep written certification/Written certification in staff file 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(c)(4)/3270.31(c)(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff # 1 record and observed the record did not have a representative of the training institution certifying in writing that the individual has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum. Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed it contained only 10 hours of completed training of the 400 minimum clock hours of classroom training on record. Date of birth 3/21/23; date of hire 3/21/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “3270.31 Employee will provide HS diploma, letter from teacher at graduation with additional hours. Employee will be a volunteer supervised at all times until enrolled in college with 400 hours.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child# 2 record and observed enrolling parents work phone number missing on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Asked parent to provide and write the phone numbers on their child emergency contact.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed the record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Form was returned to parent and explained that all areas need to be signed or NA written. Parent signed areas that were unsigned.”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
There was not an exemption letter on file for facility child #1 who did not received the recommended influenza vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “The operator will obtain an exemption letter from the parents of facility child #1.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $62.00 $62.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $59.00 $59.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.00 $59.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $54.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $49.00 $19.00

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

Capacity 84 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Explore And Learn Childcare And LRNG CTR
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 257-9240
State certificate # CER-00254249
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Common questions

Has Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR 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 10, 2025 (supervision): “Staff person # 1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1-- has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 19, 2025. 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 Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR compare with other daycares in Perkasie?

It is #4 of 6 centers in Perkasie by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR last inspected?

Apr 6, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for infant, $59.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Explore and Learn Childcare and LRNG CTR?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Explore And Learn Childcare And LRNG CTR.

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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