Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC

45 Frog Ln, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 · Jefferson County

Keystone STAR 1

Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Punxsutawney, PA, with capacity for 87 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in Jefferson County and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#2 of 6 centers in Jefferson County

0 Core-safety citations

15 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

15 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 4, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 7

Health & medication 5

Building & playground safety 1

Records & paperwork 1

Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

More than 12 months has passed since the most recent child heath report for child #1.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “I contacted the parent of this child and received an updated health report that is now placed in the child's file at the center.”

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)

In the preschool room, observed three toxic plants, Spathiphyllum Wallisii, Peace Lily and Garden Croton.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “All the plants were removed from the child care space, so it is free of any toxic plants.”

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

The file for child #1 lacked 2 of the recommended Hep A vaccinations for the age of the child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “The parent of child #1 submitted a handwritten exemption for the two doses of Hep A. She will submit the proper documentation once child #1 receives the Hep A vaccinations.”

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

The file for staff #1 contained one of two written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “Staff #1 emailed the second written, nonfamily reference to have her file containing both references that are required.”

Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The parent letter lacked the update for lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “I will redo the parent letter.”

Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

The files for children #1, 2 and 3 lack verification of a flu shot as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I will have parents write a note for exemption of the flu shot.”

Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

The file for staff #1 lacked the one-hour health and safety update which was to be completed by 12/30/22. There is now a one-hour training on file and dated 5/1/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “I will ensure that I have staff with a previous health and safety training, do the revised instead of the one hour update.”

Citation Dec 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “I will contact ELRC to set up an instructor that is already approved with these qualifications and line up a training for staff persons #1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 (since 6 is no longer employed at the center). I will have this done as soon as possible and submit the date when I receive it of when the…”

Citation Dec 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff person # 4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training. There is now health and safety training on file and dated 10/2/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “The staff member has completed the Health and Safety training and was not unsupervised until this was completed.”

Citation Dec 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff person #3- has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “The staff person completed the mandated reporter training one day past the day it was due. It is in her file and corrected. We were not operating the week that the deadline was approaching, and she was not under direct care of any children.”

Citation Dec 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Staff person #8, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 990 hours of childcare experience. Staff person #4, who holds the title of group supervisor lacks verification of a bachelor's degree.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “Staff person #8 submitted another reference form showing additional experience of approximately two years of child care. Staff person #4 will be turning in a diploma to show verification of the bachelor's degree. Upon receiving the bachelor's degree, it will be sent to show proof in order to be…”

Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Health & medication

Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)

The current health report on file for child #3 lacks a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP were conducted since the time of the previous health report.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “The child's health report was updated by the doctor showing that the age-appropriate screenings were conducted at the last appointment. I will make sure I continue to look over the health reports to check if they are completed to the entirety.”

Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)

The file for child #1, child #2 and child #3 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with he schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #4 and child #5 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine and a current Hepatitis A vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “The parents of the children listed have verification stating that their child will receive the particular vaccine at a later date or that they were opting out from their child receiving that vaccine at this time. All the verification sign offs have been placed with the child's most recent health…”

Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

A review of the files for staff person #1, #3 and #4 revealed that the first aid and CPR on file for each staff person expired in August of 2021.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2022): “I will ensure that each staff person has first aid and CPR renewed before their certification expires. We are awaiting a trainer to come to the facility to conduct an in-person training; all staff members have their online portion completed.”

Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)

A review of the file for staff person #2 revealed that staff person #2 lacks pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training completed within 90 days of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2022): “Staff person #2 has completed the online portion of the first aid and CPR training and is awaiting the in-person training that has been lined up to take place at the facility. All new staff will complete the online portion and I will make sure the trainer is set up to come within the 90 days of…”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 87 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Mar 9, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 31, 2019 · what STARS means

Operator Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC

Phone —

State certificate # CER-00250069

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Common questions

Has Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 15 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC?

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

What is Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 31, 2019. 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 Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Jefferson County?

It is #2 of 6 centers in Jefferson County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC last inspected?

Dec 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Leap Frog Learning and Daycare Center 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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