Learn Love Laugh Childcare is a certified child care center in Bradford, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 24 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 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 6 centers in McKean County and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Hydrogen peroxide was observed in the first-aid kit in the Ones room. Baking Soda was observed in the changing area of the preschool bathroom accessible to children. Both were marked "Keep out of reach of children."
The water in the bathroom facilities was observed to be 135 degrees the day of inspection.
The restrooms in the preschool and school-age classrooms were observed to have exposed bolts at the base of the toilets.
The cribs that infants were sleeping in the day of inspection were observed not to have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
It was observed that a bottle of children's Tylenol was not in an original container.
It was observed that an infant under 6 months of age was holding their own bottle.
It was observed that the emergency drill was not conducted annually.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of one of the persons to whom the child may be released to.
The facilities Emergency Plan lacked updates to the following sections: Volunteer Emergency Preparedness Training and Continuity of Operations. The files for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 and #10 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022.
In Restroom #1, first restroom on the left in the Main Room (PS Area), handwashing signs were lacking above the toilet and sink. In Restroom #2, second restroom on the left in the Main Room (PS Area), a handwashing sign was lacking above the toilet.
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 12/12/2022 and 01/12/2023. The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.
The file for Staff #7 lacked documentation of previous childcare experience, making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person.
The disclosure statements in Staff Files #1 and #2 were on outdated forms not used since prior to 2015.
The two most recent Mandated Reporter Training for staff #4 and #5 were dated more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Child Abuse Clearances for Staff #4 were dated more than 60 months apart.
The Pre-School/School Age restroom, lacked handwashing signs above the toilet and sink.
In the young toddler's room a clear, plastic bin was observed to have a chipped corner which posed a cutting hazard.
The Child Health Report for Child #1 stated that the child may not participate in childcare and not free from contagious/communicable disease.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff # 4 were dated more than 24-months apart.
Fire drill dated 02/05/2022 - 04/06/2022 was more than 60 days apart.
The file for Child #2, enrolled for at least 60 days, lacked the Initial Child Health Report and written verification of immunizations.
Staff person #2 has worked at the facility for more than 90 days without obtaining training in the 10 required health and safety training topics.
The two most recent staff evaluations for Staff #3 were completed more than one year apart.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number.
The file for Child #2, enrolled for at least 60 days, lacked the Initial Child Health Report and written verification of immunizations.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Learn Love Laugh Childcare 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 Apr 5, 2022 (background checks): “The disclosure statements in Staff Files #1 and #2 were on outdated forms not used since prior to 2015.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Learn Love Laugh Childcare?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Learn Love Laugh Childcare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Learn Love Laugh Childcare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 25, 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 Learn Love Laugh Childcare compare with other daycares in McKean County?
It is #3 of 6 centers in McKean County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Learn Love Laugh Childcare last inspected?
Apr 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Learn Love Laugh Childcare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for newborn, $45.00 for infant, $43.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Learn Love Laugh Childcare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learn Love Laugh Childcare.
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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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