The Childrens Early Learning Center
The Childrens Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Brookhaven, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 25). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 6 centers in Brookhaven and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, it was observed in the PreK room that there was chipped paint on the back wall.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, it was observed that there were no hand-washing signs above the toilets that stated, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, the files for child #1, child #3, and child #4 were viewed and the Financial Agreement did not have an admission date listed.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's phone number.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance and policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms were not updated. In the PreK room 9 out of 16 forms were not updated, in the monkey room 6 out of 6 forms were not updated, in the shark room 6 out of 6 Emergency Contact Forms were not updated, in the butterflies room 12 out of 12 forms were not updated, in the caterpillars room 12 out of 12 forms were not updated, and the chickadee room 3 out of four Emergency Contact Forms were not updated.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026 the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for the facility to provide transportation and wading.
During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, it was observed that the floorboard heater cover was bent and was exposing the heating element making it accessible to the children and was a safety hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, it was observed that there was chipping paint along the outside wall in the monkey room, and in Megan's Pre-K room there was paint chipping on the wall and a hole in the wall from where a shelf previously hung.
During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, it was observed that in the Monkey room on the playhouse exterior, there was splintering wood near the steps of the playhouse, and in the Shark room the exterior of a play ottoman was peeling at the seams.
During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, it was observed that there was a bookcase in the bathroom that was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain the health insurance policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 3/13/2024, certification representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person #1 and the FBI Clearance dated 10/30/17 was over 60 months old.
During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative observed that one outlet in the hallway and one outlet in the 4 year old room were uncovered and accessible to the children.
During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative observed toxic hand sanitizer in the Pre K room and it was accessible to the children.
During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative observed a portable heater in the director's office.
During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #1 and observed that the Emergency Contact form did not list a health insurance policy number.
During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person #2, and staff person # 2 had a Health Assessment that was over 24 months old. The Health Assessment on file was dated 6/13/21.
During incident investigation Certification Representative found that staff person #1 was vacuuming the rug instead of supervising the children that she was caring for and had her back turned away from the children.
During the investigation on 2/14/2024 Certification Representative found that staff person #1 had her personal Insulin Pen in her lunch bag and the medication was on top of the cubby and accessible to the children.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that there was exposed electrical outlets in the Pre K room and they were accessible to the children.
During unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed a toxic fish tank liquid cleaner near the fish tank and it was accessible to the children.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that the door panel on the door had broken off and left a jagged edge on the remaining panel.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed chipped paint and plaster in the Butterfly Room, and also in the Pre K room.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that child #1, and child #2 were in cribs sleeping and three sides of each crib did not have 2 feet of space between them.
“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.) | $48.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.00 | $42.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $44.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $41.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
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 Childrens Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 13, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 3/13/2024, certification representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person #1 and the FBI Clearance dated 10/30/17 was over 60 months old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Childrens Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Childrens Early 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 The Childrens Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 10, 2021. 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 Childrens Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Brookhaven?
It is #3 of 6 centers in Brookhaven by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Childrens Early Learning Center last inspected?
Apr 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Childrens Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $44.00 for older toddler, $41.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Childrens Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Childrens Early 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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