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Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC

1601 Lehigh St # C, Easton, PA 18042 · Northampton County
Provisional certificate 2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 3

Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 16 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 16). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #18 of 40 centers in Easton and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #18 of 40 centers in Easton
2 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
8 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 21, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Aug 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 30, 2021 · Inspection · no citation Aug 27, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Training & qualifications 2
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1
Staff ratios 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 12, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
General Health and Safety/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.113(a)(1)
During a complaint inspection on 6/12/26, staff # 1 admitted to taking 7 children to an adjacent store, on 6/10/26. Staff # 1 admitted to leaving children # 1 - # 7 in the supervision of store operator, who is not a staff person (see LIS code sheet) for at least 10 minutes. The store operator confirmed being alone with the children.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 12, 2026): “Children will be cared for in measured childcare space only. 6/12/26 All staff will attend a three-hour training regarding supervision and ratio. Staff will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of the children that are specifically assigned group.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 12, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Indoor space- small muscle/40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(a)/3270.61(c)
During a complaint inspection on 6/12/26, staff # 1 admitted to taking 7 children to an adjacent store, on 6/10/26. Staff # 1 admitted to leaving children # 1 - # 7 in the supervision of store operator, who is not a staff person (see LIS code sheet) for at least 10 minutes. The store operator confirmed being alone with the children.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 12, 2026): “Children will only be cared for in measured childcare space. 6/12/26 A policy will be written regarding children only being cared for in measured childcare space. Staff will be trained and sign off on new policy, once approved by DHS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 12, 2026 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
During a complaint inspection on 6/12/26, staff # 1 admitted to taking 7 children to an adjacent store, on 6/10/26. Staff # 1 admitted to leaving children # 1 - # 7 in the supervision of store operator, who is not a staff person (see LIS code sheet) for at least 10 minutes. The store operator confirmed being alone with the children.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 12, 2026): “Children will only be supervised by qualified staff. When caring for children all staff shall meet the required qualifications at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Jun 10, 2026 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
On 6/10/26 during a complaint inspection Staff # 1 was observed caring for 11 children, 1 infant, 2 young toddlers and 8 older toddlers. Two additional staff persons would be required to maintain ratio. Staff # 2 was observed caring for 15 preschool children. One additional staff person would be required to maintain ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 12, 2026): “Facility will maintain ratio and capacity at all times, and they will follow the newly written policy regarding policy and capacity. 6/12/26 A supervision and ratio policy will be created. Staff will be trained and sign off on policy once approved by DHS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 3 contained diplomas from foreign countries that were not translated and evaluated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Diplomas will be translated and evaluated; verification will be put in their files.”
Citation Aug 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
Emergency Contact Form for child # 1 did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Parent will update the emergency contact form with signed consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid.”
Citation Mar 31, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
The Young Toddler room does not have a source of running water for handwashing in the diapering area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2025): “A portable sink will be moved into the Young Toddler room.”
Citation Mar 31, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Fire detection system has not been tested every 30 days. Dates of testing were 2/3/25 and 3/31/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2025): “The fire system was tested.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Facility emergency plan does not contain Continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Continuity of operations will be added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children/Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)/3270.75(c)
The first aid kits in the Young School Age room and Older School Age room were in reach of children. The first aid kit in the Preschool room was missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “First aid kits in the school age rooms were moved to a higher shelf. Tweezers were added to the Preschool first aid kit.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
Children's bathroom did not contain a lidded trash can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “A lidded trash can was put in the children's bathroom.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Infant bottles were not labeled with child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Bottles were labeled for each child.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)
Parent handbook does not contain a supervision policy addressing all of the 3270.113 regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “A supervision policy will be added to the parent handbook.”
Citation Aug 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
There is no handwashing sign in the bathroom in the orange room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “A handwashing sign was placed in the bathroom.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There is a missing ceiling tile and four water stained ceiling tiles in the hallway to the back door
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2022): “The missing ceiling tile will be replaced and the water stained ceiling tiles will be painted”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
There is no verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The emergency plan will be sent to the local municipality”

“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

Violation found Jun 12, 2026 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 10, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.) $50.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $44.80 $37.60
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $43.60 $36.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $41.00 $34.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $36.00 $30.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $36.00 $30.00

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 63 children
Certificate status Provisional (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 12, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Jul 28, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 258-5439
State certificate # CER-00260200
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jun 12, 2026 (supervision): “During a complaint inspection on 6/12/26, staff # 1 admitted to taking 7 children to an adjacent store, on 6/10/26. Staff # 1 admitted to leaving children # 1 - # 7 in the supervision of store operator, who is not a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Jul 28, 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 Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Easton?

It is tied for #18 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC last inspected?

Aug 21, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for infant, $44.80 for young toddler, $43.60 for older toddler, $41.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kidz Connect Child Care Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kidz Connect Child Care 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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