Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center
Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 151 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 26 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 26). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #35 of 40 centers in Easton and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/2026.
First aid kit in the 4-year-old room was observed on a shelf in reach of children.
Red and yellow wooden chair in the outside play area was observed to have several areas of peeling paint. Little tykes play equipment was observed to have several broken steps causing rough edges and pinch points in the outside play area.
Staff files for #1, # 2 and # 5 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the Child Abuse Clearance. File for Staff # 2 did not contain New Jersey clearances. File for Staff # 5 contained an expired Mandated Reporter Training, dated 10/15/19.
Files for Staff # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4 and # 5 did not contain verification of annual emergency plan training.
File for Staff # 4 did not contain an initial health assessment and TB test.
Facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill. Last one was dated 5/4/24.
Files for Staff # 2, # 3, # 4 and # 5 did not contain verification of annual staff evaluations.
Emergency Contact Forms for Children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.
File for Staff # 5 does not contain verification of education prior to working at facility.
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Files for Staff # 1, and #2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Dept. of Education FBI clearance and file was missing the NSOR clearance. File for Staff # 2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/3/19.
Disinfecting wipes was observed on a shelf accessible to children in the Preschool Class.
First-aid kit in the Pre-K class was missing tape.
File for Staff # 3 does not contain a current Ped. First-aid/CPR certificate. Certificate expired on 5/18/24.
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain address for release persons.
Staff person #1 did not update her child abuse clearance within 60 months. Her original child abuse clearance is dated 5-5-17 and it was not updated until 10-16 23. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 12-15-22 and does not have a NSOR clearance on file. There is verification on file that she applied for the NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility on 12-15-22, but there is no clearance.
One of the grab rails in the Girl's bathroom is no longer attached, resulting in a hole & two exposed screws. There are two holes in wall in the Boy's bathroom. The bottom of the fence around the outdoor play space is not secure.
A vacuum is in front of the back door, obstructing the exit.
There are 5 missing bolt covers on the gate to the school age area on the outdoor play space. There is a ripped seat on the bus, resulting in exposed foam.
Staff person #2 did not complete the required 1-hour 2022 update to the health & safety training by 12/30/22
There is no written staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 or staff person #2. Staff person #1 started at the facility on 6-20-16, and staff person #2 started at the facility on 2-26-18.
Emergency contact forms are missing on the vans & bus for children who are transported to/from school.
Staff person #1 started at the facility on 1/14/22. Staff Person #1 submitted verification that she was fingerprinted for her FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility, but there is no verification on file that she obtained her FBI clearance until 5/16/22
There are seven water stained ceiling tiles in the child care space. The cove base is peeling in the Toddler Area. There is an extension cord hanging from the ceiling in the bathroom
There is peeling paint on the wall to the left of the entrance of the Toddler area
There is no verification that Staff Person #2 received a health assessment prior to starting employment
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $56.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $39.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $39.00 | $35.00 |
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 Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 20, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 4, 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 Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center compare with other daycares in Easton?
It is #35 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Palmer Childcare Academy Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wilson Borough Childcare Academy LRNG CNTR 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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