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The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu

7001 South Route 309, Coopersburg, PA 18036 · Lehigh County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu is a certified child care center in Coopersburg, PA, with capacity for 132 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (5 of 17). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 155 centers in Lehigh County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #42 of 155 centers in Lehigh County
2 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 5
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 2
Building & playground safety 2
Other standards 1
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Health & medication 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/15/26, at the time of the inspection a review of staff files was conducted and at that time staff person #1 did not have proof of education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “The Children's Learning Center collected SP's transcript.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Complaint investigation Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
On March 26, 2025, While a teacher was serving steamed sliced carrots with kitchen shears at lunch, Child #1 reached for the bowl of carrots and kitchen shears, causing a cut on her right ring finger which required emergency room treatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “KC reviewed the scissor and other sharp objects and heating devices policy with all staff on 3/26/25 and at our April facility meeting on 4/9/25. KZ completed additional health and safety training on 4/10/25.”
Core safety Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff Person #1's FBI clearance was not obtained through Department of Human Services (DHS).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “The Children's Learning Center removed Staff Person #1 until her FBI clearance was obtained through the Department of Human Services.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
The facility's emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “The Children's Learning Center added continuity of operations to the emergency plan and reviewed the plan with all administrators.”
Citation May 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The last documented emergency drill was conducted 2/1/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “The Children's Learning Center conducted and documented an emergency drill on 5/21/24.”
Core safety Jan 22, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
In the toddler room during nap time, it was observed that where the staff was positioned the staff could not visibly see all the children within care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “Children at The Children's Learning Center and on excursions will be supervised by TCLC staff at all times. TCLC staff will continue to know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. TCLC staff will continue to physically be present with children in their group.”
Citation Jan 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During nap time in the preschool room, it was observed that children laying on cots were not spaced two feet apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “The Children's Learning Center will provide at least 2 feet of space on three sides of cots and cribs when equipment is in use.”
Citation Jan 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not have child care center regulations posted and accessible for parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “The Children's Learning Center provides parents of each enrolled child with electronic access to access the regulations and how to contact the North Central Region of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning.”
Citation Jan 27, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “The Childrens Learning Center will conduct annual emergency drills.”
Citation Jan 27, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Operator does not have proof that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “The Childrens Learning Center will keep proof that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Jan 27, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
Operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “The Childrens Learning Center will notify our local traffic safety authority annually in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care center.”
Citation Jan 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “The Childrens Learning Center created a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Citation Jan 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #1 & 2 have not completed the required pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “All employees at the Childrens Learning Center will have pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire. Training was completed on 1/31/23.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children nor does the emergency plan provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “TCLC added instructions to our emergency plan how to communicate to parents when the emergency has ended and instructions as how parents can safely reunited with their children and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At time of renewal, in the pre-k room, inspector observed an electrical outlet that was missing a protective cover on the wall where the pencil sharpener is located. Provider immediately corrected violation and added protective cover to electrical outlet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Owner immediately replaced outlet cover.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
The glass door in the toddler 1 room does not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on glass located in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff rotated pictures on glass doors during rest time or planning time. Contact paper was used.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
Staff 1 and staff 2 do not have proof of 2500 hours of experience on file to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Both staff 1 and 2 are now moved to an aide position. Staff 2 is no longer with TCLC.”

“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

Violation found Mar 27, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $64.00 $44.80
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $64.00 $44.80
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $62.00 $43.40
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $62.00 $43.40
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $40.60
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $49.00 $36.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $49.00 $36.00

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

Capacity 132 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Oct 2, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator The Childrens LC-Coopersburg Campus LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 863-9067
State certificate # CER-00250931
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Common questions

Has The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu 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 Jan 16, 2025 (background checks): “Staff Person #1's FBI clearance was not obtained through Department of Human Services (DHS).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu?

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 The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Oct 2, 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 The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu compare with other daycares in Lehigh County?

It is tied for #42 of 155 centers in Lehigh County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu last inspected?

Jan 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for newborn, $64.00 for infant, $62.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Childrens Learning Center-Coopersburg Campu?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Childrens LC-Coopersburg Campus LLC.

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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