The Child Development Center of Easton · 45 N 9th St, Easton
The Child Development Center of Easton is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 64 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 32 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 32). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #38 of 40 centers in Easton and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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First-aid kit in the preschool room was missing scissors and tape. First-aid kit in the Pre K room (downstairs) was missing scissors and gauze.
Baseboard in the downstairs was missing the cover, causing sharp edges.
Rubber mulch was observed in the toddler play area.
Rest mats in the preschool classroom were observed to be ripped, inside foam was exposed.
Diaper pad in the infant and toddler rooms were observed to be ripped, rendering them unable to be sanitized.
File for Staff # 1 did not contain an initial health assessment and TB test.
Emergency contact form for Child # 3 did not contain health insurance policy number.
Emergency contact forms for children # 1 and # 3 did not contain name, address and phone number of release persons.
Emergency contact form for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain consent for the administration of minor first-aid by facility staff. Emergency contact form for Child # 2 did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care.
File for Staff # 2 does not include verification of education.
File for Staff # 3 does not include 2 non-family references.
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Staff persons # 3 and # 4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons # 3 and # 4 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Previous certificates were not on file at the facility.
Staff persons # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Staff person # 5 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained late clearances. State Police is dated 9/30/24, Child Abuse dated 9/27/24, FBI dated 9/30/24 and NSOR dated 9/27/24.
Baseboard heaters in all rooms were observed to be rusted. Baseboard heater in the Preschool room had a broken cover, the sharp coils were exposed.
Plaster near the diaper changing table in the Toddler room was exposed.
Infant bottles were not labeled with child's name.
File for Child # 1 did not contain a Child Service Report, child has been in care for more than 6 months.
File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of education prior to working in childcare.
The extra door in the Preschool room, which is in the process of being sealed off, is partially accessible to the children. The door is on the 2nd floor & opens to nothing, creating a safety hazard.
There are torn nap mats in the Preschool Room
Staff person #1 did not submit a health assessment prior to starting at the facility on 9-11-23
Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 completed the required 1-hour health & safety training update by 12-30-2022
There is no child service report for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 or Child #4
During a complaint investigation started on 10-4-23, it was determined that on 9-20-23, staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine. Staff person #1 stated that they were going to contact ChildLine the following day on 9-21-23.
It has been more than 12 months between emergency drills. An emergency drill was conducted on 8/27/21; the next emergency drill was not conducted until 9/6/22
The updated emergency plan has not been submitted to the local municipality
The emergency contact forms & fee agreements for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 & Child #4 have not been updated in more than 6 months. The emergency contact form & fee agreement for Child #1 have not been updated since 10/24/21. The emergency contact form & fee agreement for Child #2 have not been updated since 3/11/22. The emergency contact form & fee agreement for Child #3 have not been updated since 10/4/21. The emergency contact form & fee agreement for Child #4 have not been updated since 10/11/22.
The tile outside the bathroom in the infant room is chipped, resulting in a tripping hazard
There is peeling paint, resulting in damaged plaster, to the right if the door in the Preschool room
Several of the nap mats in the Preschool room are torn, resulting in exposed foam
“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.) | $54.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $42.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.00 | $31.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.00 | $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 The Child Development Center of Easton 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 Aug 18, 2025 (supervision): “Staff persons # 3 and # 4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons # 3 and # 4 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Previous certificates were not on file at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Child Development Center of Easton?
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 The Child Development Center of Easton’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 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 The Child Development Center of Easton compare with other daycares in Easton?
It is #38 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Child Development Center of Easton last inspected?
Oct 22, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Child Development Center of Easton cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Child Development Center of Easton?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wilkinson Education Centers 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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