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401 W Berwick St Ste 103, Easton, PA
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Academy for Visual Arts
- licensed capacity
- 97
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Academy for Visual Arts
Academy for Visual Arts is a child care center in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 97 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 97 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 1 year to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 97 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Academy for Visual Arts has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Academy for Visual Arts
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 97 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257591
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Apr 20, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain New Jersey clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact form for Child # 2 did not contain name, address and telephone number for child's physician. Emergency contact form for child # 2 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The infant room was using a broken diaper genie for disposal of diapers. The lid was broken, rendering it not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“A bag of broccoli was observed thawed and warm on the kitchen counter at 10:20 am. Provider advised that it was frozen broccoli taken out to thaw for lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Emergency contact form for children # 1 and # 2 did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“File for child # 3 did not contain an updated health assessment, last one in file is dated 11/1/24. File for child # 4 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“Kitchen was accessible to the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Picnic table in the outside play area was observed to have peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Fee agreement for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Clorox wipes were observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the Fashion/preschool room. Clorox wipes were observed on a low shelf in the Painting/older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A daily schedule was not posted in the Videography/infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A broken log was observed in the play area, accessible to children, containing sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First-aid kit in the Fashion/preschool room was missing tape. First-aid kit in the Painting/older toddler room was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Emergency transportation plan was not posted in the videography/infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
Apr 25, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Files for Staff # 1. # 2 and # 3 did not contain 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Facility has not completed an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Facility emergency plan does not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Emergency Contact Form for Child # 3 did not contain parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Emergency Contact Form for Child # 3 did not contain parental signatures for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for Staff # 1 did not contain an updated health assessment. Last one is dated 11/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 4 and # 5 did not contain address of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the New Jersey SOR clearance and the Mandated Reporter Training. File for Staff # 3 contain an expired FBI clearance dated 8/28/19 and an expired Mandated Reporter Training dated 10/13/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“First aid kit in the fashion room was located in an unlocked bottom drawer accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the Fashion Room # 3 outside of the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“Daily schedule and emergency transportation plan were not posted in the Printing Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“File for Child # 3 did not contain a Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain child's health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain work information for enrolling parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
Apr 17, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact & fee agreement forms for the following children were not updated every 6 months: Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5. They were updated on 3-20-23 and were not updated until January 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #5 does not have education verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The facility does not have documentation that they have conducted an emergency drill within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan does not include accommodations for the shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“There is no medication log for the Epi-Pen belonging to Child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The following children do not have a child service report since 5-4-23: Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 & Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 and staff person #4 are not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The children are not divided into primary supervision groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The wooden climber on the outdoor play space is missing screws and broken in three places.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There is no handwashing sign in the School Age bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling paint on the table on the outdoor play space. There are two holes in the wall with exposed plaster where the toilet paper holder used to be in the Toddler bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There are two slats missing the top piece on the fence around the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 does not have a child abuse clearance (see LIS code sheet for start date). Staff person #2 does not have a state police clearance; staff person #2 has a volunteer state police clearance ((see LIS code sheet) for start date). Staff person #6 has not completed approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #2 has not completed fire safety training since 2-8-23. Staff person #3 has not completed fire safety training since 4-10-22. Staff person # 6 hasn't completed fire safety training since 4-8-23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility emergency plan does not include the method staff will utilize to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, or the method staff will utilize to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“There is no date of admission for Child #2 or Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
- Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #4 started at the facility on 7/12/22, but a health report was not submitted until 12/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“There is no education verification for Staff Person #5”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administrative of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.182(2)/3270.182(6) Application, admission, withdrawal dates/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“There is no date of admission on file for Child #2, Child #3 or Child #5. There is no signed parental consent for walking or transportation for Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.133(4)/3270.133(7) Locked/Medication log
“Medication in the Young Toddler room is in an unlocked drawer which is accessible to children. There is no medication log for the medication for Child #6 or Child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“An updated health report has not been submitted for Child #3 since 5/19/21. An updated health report has not been submitted for Child #5 since 6/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“There is no allergy information on the emergency contact form for Child #4 or Child #5”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“There is no arrival or departure time on the agreement for Child #1. There are no designated release persons on the agreement for Child #4 or Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There is no child service report for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 or Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There is no daily schedule posted in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The cushion on the rocking chair in the Preschool Room is ripped. The wood on top of the changing table in the Older Toddler room is damaged. The pad on top of the changing table in the Young Toddler Room is ripped.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Yong Toddler Room does not have tape.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Bath & Body Works lotion & hand sanitizer, both of which say "Keep out of Reach of Children" are on the desk and accessible to the children in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 resides in New Jersey and does not have a New Jersey child abuse clearance on file. There is no proof that Staff person #1 applied for the New Jersey clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff Person #2 started at the facility on 11/8/22 and does not have an NSOR clearance. There is no proof that Staff person #2 applied for a NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 2/13/23 and does not have an NSOR clearance. Staff person #3 applied for the NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #4 & staff person #5 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 & staff person #3 did not complete the required health & safety training within 90 days of starting employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The original emergency contact for Child #1 was completed on 7/8/22; it was not updated until 3/29/23. The original emergency contact for Child #4 was completed on 7/12/22; it was not updated until 3/30/23. The original emergency contact for Child #5 was completed on 8/23/22; it was not updated until 3/20/23. The financial agreement for Child #1 has not been updated since 6/6/22, The financial agreement for Child #2 has not been updated since 4/5/22, The financial agreement for Child #3 has not been updated since 3/26/22. The financial agreement for Child #4 has not been updated since 7/2/22. The financial agreement for Child #5 has not been updated since 4/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
Apr 29, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility does not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care & staffing provisions in the event of an emergency”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid procedures for Child #4”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 started at the facility on 2/21/22 and only has a volunteer PA clearance. Staff person #2 started at the facility on 3/21/22, and she did not obtain her NSOR clearance until 3/17/22. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 10/26/21 and does not have an NSOR or FBI clearance. There is no proof that she applied for the NSOR clearance or was fingerprinted for the FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #4 started at the facility on 4/4/22, but he did not obtain his NSOR clearance until 4/13/22”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Young Toddler Room is missing soap, tweezers & tape. The first aid kit in the infant room is missing soap & scissors. The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Room is missing soap, tweezers & tape”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There cord from the camera is hanging loosely down the wall & is accessible to children in the Older Toddler Room”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2022
3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(4) Date fee to be paid/Arrival/departure times
“There is no arrival or departure time or date on which the fee is to be paid on the fee agreement for Child #1”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There is a bottle that isn't labeled in the Infant Room”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“There is no health insurance policy number for Child #3”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 does not have the work address & telephone number of the enrolling parent”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2022
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“There is no date of admission on the fee agreement for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 or Child #5. The agreement for Child #1 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Academy for Visual Arts
Is Academy for Visual Arts licensed?
Yes. Academy for Visual Arts is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Academy for Visual Arts last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academy for Visual Arts had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 45 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Academy for Visual Arts care for?
97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Academy for Visual Arts accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Academy for Visual Arts' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Academy for Visual Arts cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 438-0705 to ask.
What is Academy for Visual Arts' phone number?
(610) 438-0705.
Where is Academy for Visual Arts?
430 Cedarville Rd, Easton, PA 18042. The nearest other daycare we list is Lehigh Valley CC at Spring Garden Early Lrng Ctr, 0.8 miles away.