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The Learning Locomotion · Wind Gap

58 Fairview Ave, Wind Gap, PA 18091 · Northampton County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

The Learning Locomotion is a certified child care center in Wind Gap, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 15 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #31 of 107 centers in Northampton County and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #31 of 107 centers in Northampton County
6 Core-safety citations
9 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 29, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jun 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Nov 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Feb 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Oct 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 3
Supervision 2
Health & medication 2
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Training & qualifications 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 7/29/26, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “Staff person #1 has been sent home on 7/29/26. They will not work unsupervised when they return.”
Core safety Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was observed having routine interaction and direct contact with children. Staff person #1 did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file. See code sheet for staff person's date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “Staff person #1 was sent home on 7/29/26.”
Core safety Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
On 7/29/26, staff person #1, an aide, was observed working unsupervised in the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “Staff person #1 was sent home the same day.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
At the time of the inspection, there was no health assessment and completed TB screening on file for staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “Staff person #1 was sent home and will bring in a health assessment and TB if they return.”
Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection on 7/29/26, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was done on 6/19/26 and not every 30 days, as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “The interconnected fire detection system was tested on 7/29 and documented on bottom of log.”
Core safety Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, the NSOR certificate on file for staff person #1 was not updated every 60 months prior to the current clearance's expiration. This is evidenced by the current NSOR certificate on file dated 8/20/25 and the previous NSOR date of 8/7/20. Staff person #1 has routine interaction and direct contact with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The NSOR is current and on file for staff person #1.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file for the facility was not reviewed annually, as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 10/2/25 and the previous review date of 6/4/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The emergency plan on file is current.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not update fire safety training annually, as required. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training on file dated 8/15/25 and the previous fire safety training on file dated 7/26/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Current fire safety training is on file for staff person #2.”
Core safety Feb 26, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language/Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)/3270.113(e)
At the time of the inspection, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that on 2/25/25 she raised her voice toward Child #1 by repeatedly telling him, "No," and then restrained Child #1 into a highchair for not listening to her. She admitted that her tone may have been harsh. Other staff have also acknowledged that on 2/25/25, Staff Person #1 did raise her voice toward Child #1 by yelling, "don't do that," and acknowledged that she also raises her voice, often in an aggressive manner, toward the children in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “We develop written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The updated policies must include expectations for appropriation interactions between staff and children, including appropriate redirection of children. Policies should also include procedures for staff to…”
Core safety Nov 5, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, the PA State Police clearance dated 12/26/22 on file for staff person #5 did not have a dissemination date; therefore, this makes this an incomplete clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “During the time of inspection November 5th, we provided a new PA State Police clearance for staff person #5.”
Citation Nov 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During the inspection, the embedded play equipment had a fall height of 4' and only had 3 1/2 inches of loose-fill rubber mulch under them. At minimum, embedded equipment requires there to be 6 inches of loose fill rubber mulch around the equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Tire rubber mulch was ordered on 11/7/24 from Green Acres invoice number #737124. Mulch will be delivered on 11/18/24. After mulch is delivered, staff will spread the mulch around and under equipment. Staff will then measure the mulch to make sure the required amount of 6 inches is met.”
Citation Nov 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(e)
At the time of the inspection, small pieces of rubber mulch measuring less than 1 inch in diameter were observed on the toddler playground and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “The small pieces of rubber mulch were picked up and were placed back on the other playground. The Toddler yard was also leaf blown so no small pieces of rubber mulch remain on the playground.”
Citation Nov 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
At the time of the inspection, the health assessments on file for staff person #4 were dated 9/6/24 and 4/28/23. The TB screening was dated 4/28/23. Neither the TB screening nor the health assessments on file were conducted within 12 months of providing service in the childcare setting. Staff person #5 did not have a completed TB screening within 12 months of providing initial service in the childcare setting. This is evidenced by the TB screening dated 1/25/23 (see LIS code sheet for dates of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Staff #4 went and got a new TB test on 11/06/24 the results will be collected on 11/09/24. Staff #5 went and got a new TB test on 11/07/24, the results will be collected on 11/11/24. Current health assessments are in the file.”
Citation Nov 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(f)
At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as indicated on the emergency contact form. The emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 was not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by a last parent review date of 3/31/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Child #3's file was fixed and corrected on 11/5/24 by including the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as indicated on the emergency contact form. The emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 was updated.”
Citation Nov 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Child #3 file was fixed and corrected on 11/5/24. The emergency contact form now contains signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

“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 Feb 26, 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.

About this center

Capacity 49 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator The Learning Locomotion INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00247401
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Common questions

Has The Learning Locomotion had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Jul 29, 2026 (supervision): “On 7/29/26, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First…” 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 Dec 4, 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 Learning Locomotion compare with other daycares in Northampton County?

It is tied for #31 of 107 centers in Northampton County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Learning Locomotion last inspected?

Jul 29, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs The Learning Locomotion?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Learning Locomotion INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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