Get Set Learning Center · Allentown
Get Set Learning Center is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 15 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 15). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/1/2026. At that time, a cleaning solution labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the bathroom sink in the Back Roon (room a the end of the hallway).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/1/2026. At that time, tape was not in the first-aid kit in the Back Room (room at the end of the hallway).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/1/2026. At that time, there was no handwashing sign posted by the sink in the bathroom of the Back Room (room at the end of the hallway).
A renewal inspection was conducted from 06/01/2026 through 06/11/2026. During a visit to the facility on 06/11/2026, the certification representative rang the doorbell and knocked on the entrance door several times. The certification representative could hear that the doorbell was functioning properly. A staff person was then heard stating, "I got it," and was observed walking down the hallway toward the entrance door. Upon reaching the end of the hallway and seeing the certification representative at the door, the staff person turned around and walked away without opening the door. The certification representative continued to ring the doorbell and knock on the door but received no response. The certification representative subsequently gained access to the facility through the outdoor play space, where children were present and engaged in outdoor play.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/1/2026. At that time, an emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Young Toddler room.
Complaint investigation verified that on 2/17/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed pulling Child #1's hair multiple times, striking Child #1 on the head at least once, and spanking Child #1 on the bottom while attempting to have Child #1 remain on a nap mat during naptime. Child #1 was visibly upset and crying throughout the incident. Staff Person #1 was also observed throwing a bottle in the direction of Child #1's head.
Complaint investigation verified that on 2/17/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed laying across Child #1's body to prevent the child from getting up from a nap mat during naptime.
Staff Person #1 has mistreated or abused clients being cared for in the facility or receiving service from the agency.
An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted between 1/13/2026 and 1/20/2026. On 1/13/2026, Staff Person #1 provided the certification representative with a mandated reporter training certificate dated 1/13/2025 for Staff Person #2. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from standard mandated reporter training certificates. The certification representative submitted the certificate to the CPSL Help Desk for verification. The CPSL Help Desk confirmed that the certificate was fraudulent. Staff Person #1 reported that the mandated reporter training certificate dated 1/13/2025 had been provided to them by Staff Person #2. On 1/20/2026, the certification representative interviewed Staff Person #2 regarding the certificate. During the interview, Staff Person #2 provided a screenshot on their phone of a valid mandated reporter training certificate dated 1/4/2026. When presented with the invalid mandated reporter certificated dated 1/13/2025, Staff Person #2 denied providing the mandated reporter training certificate dated 1/13/2025 to Staff Person #1.
There are Clorox wipes in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Toddler room.
The first aid kit on the van is missing tape. The first aid kit with the Preschool room on the outdoor play space is missing scissors.
There are no updated emergency contact forms on the outdoor pay space with the Toddlers.
There is a space heater in the back hallway.
Staff Person #1's most recent DHS FBI clearance is dated 3/7/18 and expired 3/37/23. Staff Person # 1 did receive an FBI clearance for retail services and not DHS.
A sensory bottle in the infant room had a loose lid exposing the small objects inside to the children.
“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) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $53.00 | $49.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.00 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $43.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $43.00 |
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 Get Set Learning Center 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 Feb 25, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Complaint investigation verified that on 2/17/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed pulling Child #1's hair multiple times, striking Child #1 on the head at least once, and spanking Child #1 on the bottom while attempting…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Get Set Learning Center?
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 Get Set Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 30, 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 Get Set Learning Center compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is #22 of 82 centers in Allentown 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 Get Set Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Get Set Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $53.00 for young toddler, $52.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Get Set Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Get Set Centers INC.
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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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