Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD
Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD is a certified child care center in Northampton, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 7 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 107 centers in Northampton County and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection on 12/22/25, the child service report for child #4 was not updated every 6 months, as required. This is evidenced by the child service report on file dated 5/21/25.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not update the PA State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance every 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the current clearances dated 9/12/23. The previous clearances are dated 9/6/18.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
At the time of the inspection on 12/10/24, the temperature of the baseboard heater that was accessible to children and not equipped with protective guards to prevent direct contact measured 140°F.
As of the inspection on 12/10/24, staff persons #5, #7 and #8 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training by a PQAS approved instructor within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dates of 4/12/23, 10/22/24 and 10/22/24, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.
The file of STAFF #1 contained all required PA clearances. STAFF #1 has lived out of state within the past 60 months and does not have clearances from that state. There are no copies of requests for the out of state clearances in the file.
“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) | $54.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $41.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $41.00 | $32.00 |
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 Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD 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 Dec 10, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not update the PA State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance every 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the current clearances dated 9/12/23. The previous…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jun 15, 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 Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD compare with other daycares in Northampton County?
It is #13 of 107 centers in Northampton County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD last inspected?
Dec 22, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for newborn, $54.00 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Main Street Scholars Learning Center LTD.
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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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