Newport Learning Center
Newport Learning Center is a certified child care center in Newport, PA, with capacity for 150 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 4 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for background checks (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #6 of 11 centers in Perry County and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff member's paramour, who is not a staff member or parent of a child at the center, has been observed near the end of the day present in the building in the childcare space around the children being cared for by staff.
During lunch time, child #1 was caught lying 3 times. As a result, child #1 was told to go and lay on his mat for time out. Staff person #1 failed to provide the child with his blanket or pillow for nap time prior to the child falling asleep.
Staff person #1 hit child #1 in the forehead with an open hand while out on the playground due to child #1 hitting another child. The smack could be heard from far away and was very loud.
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain an NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance, and it was past the 45 days of her initial hire (see LIS code sheet).
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $28.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $28.00 |
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 Newport Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jun 6, 2025 (background checks): “Staff member's paramour, who is not a staff member or parent of a child at the center, has been observed near the end of the day present in the building in the childcare space around the children being cared for by…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Newport Learning Center?
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 Newport Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 2, 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 Newport Learning Center compare with other daycares in Perry County?
It is tied for #6 of 11 centers in Perry County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Newport Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 23, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Newport Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.40 for infant, $49.80 for young toddler, $47.80 for older toddler, $45.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Newport Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Assembly Of God Church Of Newport.
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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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