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Leap 2 Learning

2853 Nazareth Rd, Easton, PA 18045 · Northampton County
Keystone STAR 1

Leap 2 Learning is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 53 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 35). 13 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #36 of 40 centers in Easton and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#36 of 40 centers in Easton
1 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 20
Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 3
Training & qualifications 1
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Clorox wipes were observed on a low shelf in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “The Clorox wipes were moved to an area out of reach of children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
Preschool room dis not have a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “A first aid kit will be provided for the preschool room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
File for Staff # 1 did not contain an updated health assessment. Last one on file is dated 3/25/24.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “Staff # 1 will have an updated health assessment.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2)
File for child # 1 did not contain an initial health assessment. Files for children # 2 and # 5 did not contain updated health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “Parents will provide health assessments and immunization records for file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
File for childcare # 3 did not contain a Fee Agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “A fee agreement will be completed and placed in file for child # 3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Files for Children # 2, # 4 and # 5 did not contain an updated child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “A child service report will be completed for children # 2, # 4 and # 5 and reviewed by parents.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Fee agreement for child # 1 did not contain name of release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “Fee agreement will be updated by parents with names of release persons.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Fee agreement for children # 4 and # 5 did not contain date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “Fee agreements will be updated with child's date of admission.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact form for children # 1, # 2 and # 4 did not contain health insurance name and police number. Emergency contact form for children # 1, # 3 and # 4 did not contain name address and telephone number for release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “The emergency contact form will be updated with health insurance information and release persons information.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
An emergency transportation plan was not posted in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “An emergency transportation plan will be posted in the preschool room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Emergency contact form and fee agreement for child # 4 have not been updated every 6 months, last update was dated 2/10/25.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “Parents will review and update the emergency contact form and the fee agreement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 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 # 4 did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid given by staff.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “Parents will sign for emergency medical care and minor first aid given by staff.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
File for staff # 1 did not contain 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 21, 2026): “Staff # 1 will completer 12 hours of childcare training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
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Core safety Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Files for staff # 1 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. Files for staff # 1 and # 3 did not contain the New Jersey SOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Staff # 1 and # 3 will not work in childcare until full clearances are on file at the facility.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
Facility does not have an emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “An emergency plan will be developed.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
File for Staff # 3 did not contain a health assessment and TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Staff # 3 will have a health assessment and TB test completed.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6)
File for Child # 4 does not have a Fee Agreement. Fee Agreements for Children # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 5 does not contain date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “A fee agreement will be completed for child # 4. Date of admission will be added to all fee agreements.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Files for Children # 2, # 3, and # 5 do not contain a child service report. Children have been in care for 6 months or longer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “A child service report will be completed for children # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 5.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Emergency Contact Form for children # 1 and # 4 does not contain physician's name, address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The emergency contact form will be updated with physician's information.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency contact form for children # 2, # 3 and # 4 does not contain parents work information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Parents will update the emergency contact form with work information.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Emergency contact form for children # 1, # 3, # 4 and # 5 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “parents will update the emergency contact form with health insurance name and address.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact form for children # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Parent will update the emergency contact form with address of release persons.”
Citation Jul 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 forms for children # 2, # 4 and # 5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Parents will update the emergency contact form with signed parental consent of emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid by staff.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
File for Staff # 3 did not contain verification of education and childcare experience. File for Staff # 2 did not contain childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Staff # 3 will provide verification of education and childcare experience for file.”
Citation Jul 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
File for Staff # 1 did not contain 2 non-family references. File for staff # 2 only contained 1 non-family reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Staff will provide references for files.”
Citation May 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Electrical outlets in the Pre K room were missing covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “All exposed outlets were immediately covered with child safe protective covers.”
Citation May 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Lysol, pine sol and toilet cleaner were observed on the bathroom counter in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “All cleaning supplies were removed from child accessible areas, items in the classrooms were placed on a high shelf, out of children's reach. Bathroom cleaning supplies were relocated to a closed cabinet in the back room, inaccessible to children.”
Citation May 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
First-aid kit in the Pre K room was missing soap and tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Missing soap and tweezers were replaced immediately. The full contents of the first aid kit were reviewed and updated to meet state requirements.”
Citation May 21, 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)
Facility has not completed a fire drill or tested the fire system since last inspection in January 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “A fire drill was conducted immediately after inspection. Going forward, fire drills will occur every 30 and 90 days in accordance with Pennsylvania state requirements.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A bottle of Clorx tilex was observed on the back of the toilet in the children's bathroom in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Provider moved the cleaning material to a shelf inaccessible to children.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The wall in the children's bathroom outside of the stalls was observed to have a hole.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Director will call a repair man to have the hole covered up.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4)
File for Child # 1 did not contain a Fee Agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2025): “A fee agreement will be completed for child and signed by parents.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(6)
File for Child # 1 did not contain an Emergency Contact Form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2025): “Parents will fill out the emergency contact form, including contact information and health insurance information.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 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)
File for Child # 1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid by staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2025): “The emergency contact form will be filled out completely by parents including signed parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid by staff.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Provider does not have proof of purchase of facility smoke detectors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “An attestation form will be filled out stating when smoke detectors were purchased.”

“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.) $57.00 $51.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $53.00 $47.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $45.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $47.00 $43.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $44.00 $40.00

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 53 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate dated through Oct 12, 2026 (renewal pending)
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 31, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Leap 2 Learning LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (973) 715-6259
State certificate # CER-00244624
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Common questions

Has Leap 2 Learning 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 Jul 21, 2025 (background checks): “Files for staff # 1 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. Files for staff # 1 and # 3 did not contain the New Jersey SOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Leap 2 Learning?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Leap 2 Learning since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Leap 2 Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 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 Leap 2 Learning compare with other daycares in Easton?

It is #36 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Leap 2 Learning last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Leap 2 Learning cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for infant, $53.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler, $47.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Leap 2 Learning?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Leap 2 Learning 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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