Rising Star Learning Center
Rising Star Learning Center is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 20). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #29 of 40 centers in Easton and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contained child abuse clearances past 60 months. Child abuse clearances were dated 10/30/20 and 5/1/26.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Department of Justice FBI clearance, dated 4/13/24. The DHS FBI clearance is the required FBI clearance.
First aid kit in the Preschool Room was on a shelf accessible to children.
Blur play couch in the Toddler room was observed to have areas of ripped fabric.
During an Unannounced Inspection on 1/13/25 an infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a pacifier strap attached to child's clothing.
Play mirror in the Toddler room was observed to be cracked, causing a sharp edge.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/13/25 the diaper bad in the infant room was observed to be ripped, rendering the surface unable to be sanitized.
Facility has not conducted a fire drill every 60 days. Last fire drill was dated 7/11/24.
Emergency plan parent letter does not explain shelter and lockdown procedures.
Twelve toddlers and infants were observed in the Toddler play area that has a capacity of 5 children.
A spray bottle containing cleaning solution was observed on a shelf accessible to children. Toxic plants were observed near the outside play area accessible to children.
Refrigerator in the Infant room did not contain a thermometer.
Emergency plan did not contain specific details on what the accommodations are for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Facility does not have a supervision plan.
Facility does not have an incident report file.
An expired Certificate of Compliance was posted. Dates on the certificate were 8/25/22 to 8/25/23. Facility had expired regulations posted for parents.
There are two exposed bolts on the gate to the fence around outdoor play space.
There are five exposed bolts on the gate & fence to the outdoor play space
The emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality
There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care & staffing provisions in the case of emergency
“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.) | $45.00 | $33.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.00 | $33.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | $32.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $41.00 | $31.00 |
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 Rising Star 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 May 29, 2026 (background checks): “File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contained child abuse clearances past 60 months. Child abuse clearances were dated 10/30/20 and 5/1/26.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Rising Star Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rising Star 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 Rising Star Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Mar 27, 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 Rising Star Learning Center compare with other daycares in Easton?
It is #29 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rising Star Learning Center last inspected?
May 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Rising Star Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for infant, $45.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler, $41.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rising Star Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rising Star Learning 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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