Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette
Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 82 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 9 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for supervision (3 of 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 40 centers in Easton and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Emergency contact form for Child # 1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical treatment and the administration of minor first aid by staff.
On 3/4/26 Staff # 1 was walking with Child # 1 in a stroller. Staff # 2 was walking behind the stroller and heard child cry out, a shoe was on the ground and according to a written witness statement, staff # 1 stated, "why did you stick your foot out?" It was discovered hours later that child # 1 had a broken femur. Staff never sought medical attention for the child but did eventually call the mom, reportedly due to the child's temperature being elevated. Staff # 1 and # 2 were unaware of child's injury. Staff # 1 was responsible for supervising Child # 1. Once the investigation was complete and it was established what occurred, Staff # 1 was immediately terminated.
On 3/4/26 Staff # 1 was walking with Child # 1 in a stroller. Staff # 2 was walking behind the stroller and heard child cry out, a shoe was on the ground and according to a written witness statement, staff # 1 stated, "why did you stick your foot out?" It was discovered hours later that child # 1 had a broken femur. Staff never sought medical attention for the child but did eventually call the mom, reportedly due to the child's temperature being elevated. Staff # 1 and # 2 were unaware of child's injury. Staff # 1 was responsible for supervising Child # 1. Once the investigation was complete and it was established what occurred, Staff # 1 was immediately terminated.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. FBI clearances for Staff # 1 were dated 4/8/20 and6/2/25. FBI clearance not updated in 60 months.
Pinky finger of child# 1's left hand was caught in the door, causing a laceration with bleeding.
During a complaint investigation started 11-17-23, it was determined that staff person #1 has told children that she will go to their house to break their toys in response to the children throwing and damaging toys at the facility.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/7/23, it was determined that on 4/3/23, at approximately 10:30AM, Child #1 was left in the foyer of the facility by Staff Person #1 & Staff Person #2 on their way inside from playing on the outdoor play space. Child #1 was left unsupervised in the foyer for thirty minutes before being discovered by another staff member.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/7/23, it was determined that on 4/3/23 at approximately 10:30AM, Child #1 was left in the foyer of the facility by Staff Person #1 & Staff Person #2 on their way inside from playing on the outdoor play space. Child #1 was left unsupervised in the foyer for thirty minutes before being discovered by another staff member.
Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
“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.) | $78.30 | $58.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.80 | $56.85 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $74.45 | $55.85 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.70 | $52.30 |
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 Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Mar 11, 2026 (supervision): “On 3/4/26 Staff # 1 was walking with Child # 1 in a stroller. Staff # 2 was walking behind the stroller and heard child cry out, a shoe was on the ground and according to a written witness statement, staff # 1 stated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Oct 31, 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 Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette compare with other daycares in Easton?
It is #13 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette last inspected?
Jun 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.30 for infant, $75.80 for young toddler, $74.45 for older toddler, $69.70 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hildebrandt Learning Centers-Lafayette?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hildebrandt Learning Centers 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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