Leaps and Bounds
556 Elmira St, Troy, PA 16947 · Bradford County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
2 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 3
Leaps and Bounds is a certified child care center in Troy, PA, with capacity for 104 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 26 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (7 of 26). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 15 centers in Bradford County and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#11 of 15 centers in Bradford County
7
Core-safety citations
19
Other citations
7
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 24, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Health & medication
7
Background checks
3
Emergency preparedness
3
Transportation
2
Training & qualifications
2
Records & paperwork
2
Building & playground safety
2
Sleep safety
2
Supervision
1
Food & feeding
1
Staff ratios
1
Citations, newest first
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
A complaint investigation on 7/24/26- 8/5/26 verified that on 6/16/26 and another date in July, child #3 and child #2, respectively, left their supervision group while in the pool area, got into the pool without the staff's immediate knowledge. Neither child was wearing their life vest or "swimmies" at the time and neither child could swim independently. When staff discovered the children in the water, they had to jump into the pool to move them to safety. These incidents were confirmed by staff and the director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “1. 7/24/26: Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the…”
Citation
Jul 24, 2026
Complaint investigation
Transportation
General Health and Safety/Age appropriate restraints 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.175(a)
A complaint investigation on 7/24/26- 8/5/26 verified that on 6/16/26 and another date in July, child #3 and child #2, respectively, left their supervision group while in the pool area, got into the pool without the staff's immediate knowledge. Neither child was wearing their life vest or "swimmies" at the time and neither child could swim independently. When staff discovered the children in the water, they had to jump into the pool to move them to safety. These incidents were confirmed by staff and the director. It was determined through staff interviews that child #1 was not buckled into their booster seat on 7/8/26, while they were traveling in the school vehicle from the community pool back to the facility. The school vehicle had expired booster seats in the school vehicle that were dated from 2003.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The operator purchased new booster seats. The operator has established a supervision policy for swimming excursions and staff will supervise all children at all times and will ensure that children that can't swim have floatation devices on.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(b)
An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. An incident occurred on 7/20/26, and child #1 went to the emergency room. The director did not notify the regional office within 72 hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The operator put the incident into pelican.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2026
Inspection
Transportation
Manufacturer's instructions used/Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(c)/3270.176(f)
An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. The school vehicle that was being used to transport children to the pool has a seating capacity 12 as evidenced by the manufacturer's sticker affixed to the vehicle. The school vehicle did not have the manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints in the vehicle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The operator was unaware that the school vehicle could not be used. The operator will not use the school vehicle. The operator will only use vehicles to transport children that have 10 seats or less. The operator put the booster seat manufactures instructions in the vehicle glove box.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Lifeguard/Water safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.31(e)(4)(iv)
An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. The director admitted to taking school age children swimming all summer and did not have a lifeguard employed or a lifeguard file. Staff person(s) #1-#4 did not have water safety training conducted by a certified lifeguard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The facility hired a lifeguard and has a lifeguard file now. The lifeguard gave staff #1-4 water safety training.”
Citation
Feb 18, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/18/26. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have the Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in the child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “The parent provided an exemption letter for the Hepatitis A immunization for child #1.”
Citation
Feb 18, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/18/26. Each classroom at the facility did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space where children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Each classroom at the facility now has emergency contact information present in childcare spaces where children are receiving care.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. Staff #1 had a PSP clearance request dated 12/21/22 on file. Staff #1 has all other clearances on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Staff #1 has an updated PSP clearance on file.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Our emegency plan will address the continuity of operations.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. In the older toddler, young toddler, and infant classrooms the play mats and play blocks had rips on the corners exposing the stuffing inside. The inside stuffing is accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “The damaged playmats were removed from the center.”
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Citation
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. In the older toddler classroom cert rep observed 4 cots not labeled with the specific child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Cots are all labeled with each child's name.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child has only 1 dose of Hep A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. Child #2's immunization record indicates the child does not have the Hep A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Physician and parent sent notes in order to not receive vaccine for child #1. Child #2 has received 1st Hep A vaccine and will receive the next one in 6 months.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection
Food & feeding
Written statement/Disposable nursers or parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)/3270.166(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. In the infant classroom #2, staff reported that the infant bottles are washed and reused each day for infant feedings. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher. In infant classroom #2, there was not a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for each infant from the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Parents will send in enough bottles for each infant to use throughout the day and staff will not wash and reuse. Parents will also send in a feeding schedule and written statement giving the formula instructions for each infant.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “We will update the emergency plan to provide accomodations for infants and toddlers.”
Citation
Mar 19, 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)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 9/9/24 to 10/31/24 and 11/27/24 to 12/31/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “We will make sure that we test the smoke detector every 30 days and log it.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL violations. Staff # 1 resides in New York State and does not have New York clearances on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “Staff # 1 will not work in childcare until New York clearances are on file.”
Citation
Mar 27, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2024): “Emergency contact form will be updated with address of release persons.”
Toddler and preschool children 55 Pa. Code §3270.55(a)
On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection Cert Rep. observed a staff person in the parking lot by an SUV. This staff person went back into the building. Another staff person followed Rep. into the building. Upon entering the Preschool Room, Rep. observed Staff # 1 and the two staff that Rep. observed in the parking lot with 29 napping preschool children. Staff # 1 stated that she allowed staff to leave for lunch after seeing covering staff in the parking lot, returning from lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Legal entity will develop a policy on ratio and nap ratios and submit policy to the NE Regional Office for approval. All staff will review and sign off on ratio policy.”
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
On 4/19/23, during a complaint Inspection, four infants were observed to be sleeping in bouncy seats.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “Infants will be moved immediately to pack n plays upon falling asleep in bouncy seats.”
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection, four infants were observed to be sleeping in bouncy seats.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Infants will be moved immediately to pack n plays upon falling asleep in bouncy seats. On June 7, from 5 to 7 PM, our staff took a class on infant safe sleep practice and sids with Laurie Welch through the Penn State extension. We went over safe sleep, use of infant sitting devices, cribs, tummy…”
Citation
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint investigation
Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
On 4/19/23 during a complaint inspection Children's Tylenol, A&D diaper cream and gum soothing gel were found in children's bags that were accessible to children in the Young Toddler room. Clotrimazole was found in a child's bag in the 5-year-old room, accessible to children. Diaper cream was found in a child's bag in the Older Toddler room, accessible to children. Sunscreen was found in a child's bag in the Preschool room, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 4/19/23, during a complaint Inspection Seven infants were in observed in care and only six pack n plays were present at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2023): “On 4/19/2023 we placed a 7th pack n play in the infant room to be used. We had extra on site but not in the room. We will continue to keep 7 pack n plays in the infant room at all times.”
Citation
Mar 27, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Facility did not conduct an annual Emergency Drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “Facility conducted an emergency drill.”
Citation
Mar 27, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff completed the 1 hour training on 1/12/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “Staff # 1 completed the 1-hour training on 1/12/23.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 3/9/15 and 1/22/21. File for Staff # 2 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 6/12/15 and 1/21/21. File for Staff # 3 contained an NSOR Clearance dated 8/16/21, staff began child care on 5/30/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2022): “Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 have an updated Mandated Reporter Training on file. File for Staff # 3 contains an updated NSOR clearance.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
After diapering Staff # 4 did not wash their hands or the hands of the child just diapered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Staff will wash their hands and the hands of children just diapered.”
“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
Jul 24, 2026
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint investigation
2 violations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $30.00 | $26.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $30.00 | $26.00 |
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
104 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
May 24, 2027
Operator
Leaps And Bounds INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:15 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(570) 297-5437
State certificate #
CER-00252359
Common questions
Has Leaps and Bounds had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jul 24, 2026 (supervision): “A complaint investigation on 7/24/26- 8/5/26 verified that on 6/16/26 and another date in July, child #3 and child #2, respectively, left their supervision group while in the pool area, got into the pool without the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Leaps and Bounds?
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 Leaps and Bounds’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Apr 8, 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 Leaps and Bounds compare with other daycares in Bradford County?
It is #11 of 15 centers in Bradford County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Leaps and Bounds last inspected?
Jul 24, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Leaps and Bounds cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $36.00 for newborn, $36.00 for infant, $36.00 for young toddler, $36.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Leaps and Bounds?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Leaps And Bounds 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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