Growing Minds Learning Center
1336 W Minor St, Emmaus, PA
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Active Learning Center is a child care center in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Active Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 5 corrected
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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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Play couches in the 1-year-old room and 2-year-old room were observed to have rips in the fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On December 4, 2025 an inspection was conducted at the facility a review of the fire drill and detection log showed the last documented fire detection system test was conducted on October 28, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 11/21/25, facility reported that earlier that day Child #1 had their finger pinched in a classroom door resulting in an emergency room visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On December 4, 2025 an inspection was conducted at the facility a review of the fire drill and detection log showed the last documented fire detection system test was conducted on October 28, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 11/21/25, facility reported that earlier that day Child #1 had their finger pinched in a classroom door resulting in an emergency room visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 has a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the 4/5-year-old room, an area rug had a corner turned up posing a possible tripping hazard.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person #2 has completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification (6 hours),but has not completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1hour). Staff Person # 2 has been in a childcare position for more than 90 days. see code sheet for date of hire.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the Monkey's room that the partition wall was peeling, causing hazardous exposure of wall material to the children. It was also observed in the Cub's room that there was chipped paint along the border of the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility had emergency procedures listed in their emergency plan, however, did not have it documented in the parent letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“This was verified on SIN-00220908. Please refer to SIN-00220908 for violation description.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There is exposed foam on the small couch in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility does not have an accident file for incident reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There wasn't two feet on three sides of a crib that was in use in the Infant Room”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation that was conducted on 3/13/23, it was determined that an incident report was not completed when Child #1 had an allergic reaction at the facility on 3/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/1323. it was determined that on 3/7/23, Staff Person #2 left Child #2, a preschool aged child, inside, unsupervised for between 45 - 60 seconds, while Staff Person #2 took the rest of the class outside to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/13/23, it was determined that the operator did not notify the Northeast Regional Office within 24 hours of Child #1 receiving emergency room treatment for an allergic reaction that occurred at the facility on 3/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/13/23, it was determined that on 3/6/23, Staff Person #1 served Child #1 a fig bar that contained wheat & eggs, both of which he is allergic to. The facility is aware of the child's allergies; there is documentation on file from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/13/23, it was determined that on 3/6/23, Staff Person #1 served Child #1 a fig bar that contained wheat & eggs, both of which he is allergic to. The facility is aware of the child's allergies; there is documentation on file from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/1323. it was determined that on 3/7/23, Staff Person #2 left Child #2, a preschool aged child, inside, unsupervised for between 45 - 60 seconds, while Staff Person #2 took the rest of the class outside to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There is exposed foam on the small couch in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility does not have an accident file for incident reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There wasn't two feet on three sides of a crib that was in use in the Infant Room”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation that was conducted on 3/13/23, it was determined that an incident report was not completed when Child #1 had an allergic reaction at the facility on 3/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/1323. it was determined that on 3/7/23, Staff Person #2 left Child #2, a preschool aged child, inside, unsupervised for between 45 - 60 seconds, while Staff Person #2 took the rest of the class outside to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/13/23, it was determined that the operator did not notify the Northeast Regional Office within 24 hours of Child #1 receiving emergency room treatment for an allergic reaction that occurred at the facility on 3/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/13/23, it was determined that on 3/6/23, Staff Person #1 served Child #1 a fig bar that contained wheat & eggs, both of which he is allergic to. The facility is aware of the child's allergies; there is documentation on file from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/13/23, it was determined that on 3/6/23, Staff Person #1 served Child #1 a fig bar that contained wheat & eggs, both of which he is allergic to. The facility is aware of the child's allergies; there is documentation on file from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/1323. it was determined that on 3/7/23, Staff Person #2 left Child #2, a preschool aged child, inside, unsupervised for between 45 - 60 seconds, while Staff Person #2 took the rest of the class outside to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3-13-23, it was determined that on multiple occasions, Staff Person #1 yanked children by their arms and pulled children down from the step near the sink by their shirts. There was also one occasion in which a child's arm was scratched when Staff Person #1 grabbed the child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/14/23, it was determined that Staff Person # 1 mistreated or abused Child # 1 while being cared for in the facility on 3/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3-13-23, it was determined that on multiple occasions, Staff Person #1 yanked children by their arms and pulled children down from the step near the sink by their shirts. There was also one occasion in which a child's arm was scratched when Staff Person #1 grabbed the child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection conducted 9/22/2022, Staff #2 began working without properly requesting out-of-state clearances. There is no NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3. Staff #3 is past 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/11/2022 with a correction date of 9/22/2022. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 10/19/2022, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were not present in the facility. Last FBI clearance results on file for Staff #4 are dated 10/10/2017. There is a receipt on file for fingerprints completed on 10/4/2022; however, results were not on file at the facility at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.69(c) Drinking water available
“During complaint investigation conducted 10/19/2022, facility acknowledged that a child in the facility was not given water all day on 10/17/2022 due to a lack of communication.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection conducted 9/22/2022, Staff #2 began working without properly requesting out-of-state clearances. There is no NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3. Staff #3 is past 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/11/2022 with a correction date of 9/22/2022. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 10/19/2022, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were not present in the facility. Last FBI clearance results on file for Staff #4 are dated 10/10/2017. There is a receipt on file for fingerprints completed on 10/4/2022; however, results were not on file at the facility at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.69(c) Drinking water available
“During complaint investigation conducted 10/19/2022, facility acknowledged that a child in the facility was not given water all day on 10/17/2022 due to a lack of communication.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection conducted 9/22/2022, Staff #2 began working without properly requesting out-of-state clearances. There is no NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3. Staff #3 is past 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet).”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection conducted 9/22/2022, Staff #2 began working without properly requesting out-of-state clearances. There is no NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3. Staff #3 is past 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 9/22/2022, last health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 8/20/2020 (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During complaint investigation conducted 9/22/2022, rep reviewed video footage from 9/20/2022 at 9:30AM. In the video, Child #1 begins to hit another child on the back with a toy. Following incident, Staff #1 is observed to be holding Child #1 on the floor for approximately 10 minutes until another staff member came into the room. Child #1 is observed to be fidgeting, reaching for peers, and tying to get up.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation conducted 9/22/2022, staff in several classrooms (Chicklets, Cubs, and Pandas) had trouble identifying their specific groups inside the classroom. Some children present were identified in two groups, and staff identified children who were not present when asked to name individual groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection conducted 9/22/2022, Staff #2 began working without properly requesting out-of-state clearances. There is no NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3. Staff #3 is past 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet).”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection conducted 9/22/2022, Staff #2 began working without properly requesting out-of-state clearances. There is no NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3. Staff #3 is past 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 9/22/2022, last health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 8/20/2020 (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During complaint investigation conducted 9/22/2022, rep reviewed video footage from 9/20/2022 at 9:30AM. In the video, Child #1 begins to hit another child on the back with a toy. Following incident, Staff #1 is observed to be holding Child #1 on the floor for approximately 10 minutes until another staff member came into the room. Child #1 is observed to be fidgeting, reaching for peers, and tying to get up.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation conducted 9/22/2022, staff in several classrooms (Chicklets, Cubs, and Pandas) had trouble identifying their specific groups inside the classroom. Some children present were identified in two groups, and staff identified children who were not present when asked to name individual groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection conducted 9/22/2022, Staff #2 began working without properly requesting out-of-state clearances. There is no NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3. Staff #3 is past 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet).”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection conducted 9/22/2022, Staff #2 began working without properly requesting out-of-state clearances. There is no NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3. Staff #3 is past 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 9/22/2022, last health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 8/20/2020 (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During complaint investigation conducted 9/22/2022, rep reviewed video footage from 9/20/2022 at 9:30AM. In the video, Child #1 begins to hit another child on the back with a toy. Following incident, Staff #1 is observed to be holding Child #1 on the floor for approximately 10 minutes until another staff member came into the room. Child #1 is observed to be fidgeting, reaching for peers, and tying to get up.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation conducted 9/22/2022, staff in several classrooms (Chicklets, Cubs, and Pandas) had trouble identifying their specific groups inside the classroom. Some children present were identified in two groups, and staff identified children who were not present when asked to name individual groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.111(c) Promote development
“During a complaint investigation completed on 7/27/22, facility staff admitted that on 7/25/22 at approximately 3:30pm child #1, who was toilet trained, reportedly asked to use the bathroom and this request was denied by staff person #1, which resulted in the child soiling themselves; therefore facility staff's daily routine did not promote developmental skills, social competence, self-esteem, or respect the child's personal privacy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/16/22, it was observed in the Falcons School Aged classroom that 3 staff were present with 26 children. When staff were asked which children were assigned to them in their care group, staff #1 stated they had 11 in their care group, staff #2 stated they had 3 in their care group, and staff #3 stated they had 8 in their care group. In total, 22 children in the room were assigned to the care group of a specific staff person leaving 4 children unassigned to any care group in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff 4 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have proof of 2500 hours of child care experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff 5 has been employed for more than 90 days and does not acceptable pediatric first aid and cpr on file. Staff 5 has child/infant and adult first aid and cpr on file. Staff 3 has been employed for more than 90 days and does not have acceptable pediatric cpr training on file. Training was conducted by a person who is not on the approved pediatric first aid and cpr list.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child 1's record does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The following staff did not have emergency plan training at initial hire; staff 1, staff 6 and staff 7. Staff 1 has emergency plan training on file dated 12.2.21, staff 6 has emergency plan training on file dated 8.24.21 and staff 7 has emergency plan training on file dated 11.30.21”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Provider does not have proof of documentation that emergency drills are being conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff 2 (see code sheet for DOH) did not have a completed fbi clearance on file until 3.8.22. Staff 2 has a DOE fbi clearance on file dated 2.15.21 (which is considered not a completed clearance for DHS) and a DHS fbi clearance on file dated 3.8.22.Also, staff 2 lived outside of Pennsylvania within the last 5 year and did not obtain an out of state clearance until 3.1.22. Staff 6 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have proof of request for fbi clearance on file but has a completed fbi clearance on file dated 9.27.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.25(a)/3270.27(a)(5) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Emergency plan
“Provider does not provide the parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically with instructions for contacting the NE Regional child care office. Facility's emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Active Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 966-2234 to ask.
(610) 966-2234.
544 Jubilee St, Emmaus, PA 18049. The nearest other daycare we list is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers Seven Generations, 0.6 miles away.