The Learning Locomotion · Easton
The Learning Locomotion is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 99 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 10 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #18 of 40 centers in Easton and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Fence in the toddler play area was observed to have a broken area, causing sharp edges accessible to children.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the NSOR clearance.
File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of education.
on 8/12/24 Child # 1 fell and received a bump on the back of his head. Staff # 1 did not complete an incident report.
On 8/12/24 information was given to a person who was not authorized to receive information.
First aid kit in the School Age room was observed to be in reach of children. First aid kit in the Little Room was missing tape.
Nap mat in the toddler room was observed to be ripped, rendering the mat unable to be sanitized.
The edges on the couch in the Pre-K room are ripped.
Staff person #1 started at the facility on 2/17/22 and did not obtain a FBI clearance until 6/29/22. There is no proof that she was fingerprinted for her FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility
There are two water stained ceiling tiles in the School Age 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $47.00 | $36.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $47.00 | $36.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $43.00 | $39.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | $39.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $41.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $33.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $33.00 | $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 The Learning Locomotion 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 Jun 17, 2025 (background checks): “File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Learning Locomotion?
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 Learning Locomotion’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 19, 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 Learning Locomotion compare with other daycares in Easton?
It is tied for #18 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Learning Locomotion last inspected?
Jun 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Learning Locomotion cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for newborn, $47.00 for infant, $43.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Learning Locomotion?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Learning Locomotion INC.
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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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