Play and Learn Paradise Daycare Center
Play and Learn Paradise Daycare Center is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 43 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 28 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 28). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #32 of 40 centers in Easton and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff persons # 2 and #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons # 2 and # 3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training, Health and Safety 6-hour training and Pediatric first aid/CPR.
On 3/24/26 during a complaint inspection the infant/toddler room and the preschool/school age rooms were observed to be out of ratio. Staff # 2 and # 3 were observed caring for 11 children, youngest 11 months old, oldest 2 years old. Staff # 1 was observed caring for 13 children, youngest 3 years old.
On 3/24/26 during a complaint inspection children # 1, # 2 and # 3, ages 5, 7 and 9 were observed getting out of a van, the children reported that they were not wearing seatbelts. Facility vans do not have booster seats. Staff # 1 was driving the vehicle.
On 3/24/26 during a complaint inspection, facility was unable to provide staff files for review. The staff files were received 4/7/26.
Staff person # 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.
On 10/7/25 cribs were observed in use and not at least 2 feet apart.
File for Staff # 1 did not contain verification of annual fire safety training. Last one in file is dated 4/25/24.
Staff persons # 2 and # 4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR.
Fee Agreement for Child # 1 did not include child's date of admission.
Emergency contact form for Child # 2 did not contain name, address and phone number for child's physician.
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Emergency contact form for Child # 2 did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
On 6/9/25 Staff # 1 was observed caring for 6 young toddlers in the Infant/Toddler Room for approximately 10 minutes. One child was picked up by parent during inspection allowing room to be in ratio.
Diaper changing pad in the Toddler room was observed to have a rip in the surface, rendering the surface unable to be sanitized.
Infant bottles were not labeled with child's name.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. State police clearances in file were dated 3/26/19 and 9/24/24.
First aid kit in the Preschool room was missing scissors, tweezers and soap.
Facility bathrooms did not contain a lidded waste can.
Play mats in the Toddler room were observed to be ripped.
Kitchen refrigerator was missing an operating thermometer.
Facility did not conduct an emergency drill.
File for Child # 2 did not contain a Child Service Report every 6 months.
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 was missing health insurance name and policy number. Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 2 were missing address for release persons.
File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of education.
There are no handwashing signs in either bathroom.
The crib in the Infant room is not labeled.
There is no menu posted in the facility and no menu has been provided to the families.
There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures for Child #1.
There are five water-stained ceiling tiles in the Infant/Toddler Room.
“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.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
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 Play and Learn Paradise Daycare 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 Mar 24, 2026 (supervision): “Staff persons # 2 and #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons # 2 and # 3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Play and Learn Paradise Daycare Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Play and Learn Paradise Daycare Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jun 24, 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 Play and Learn Paradise Daycare Center compare with other daycares in Easton?
It is #32 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Play and Learn Paradise Daycare Center last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Play and Learn Paradise Daycare Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Play and Learn Paradise Daycare Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Play And Learn Paradise Daycare Center 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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