Ventures in Learning
17 Moore Rd, Lake Ariel, PA
5.0· 1 review
Big Leaps Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 98
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Big Leaps Learning Center
Big Leaps Learning Center is a child care center in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 98 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 wks to school age (school-age groupings of 5-7 and 8-13 year olds) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | CPR/First Aid Certified Staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Multi-child discounts |
| Transportation | Transportation (Western Wayne Elementary School provides transportation to and from the center) |
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Leaps Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Big Leaps Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259387
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jun 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2's previous health assessment is dated 2/21/24 & an update was not obtained until 5/5/26. Staff #3's previous health assessment is dated for 1/25/24 & an update was not obtained until 2/18/26. Staff #4's previous health assessment is dated for 8/10/23 & an update was not obtained until 12/4/25. These dates indicate that an updated health assessment was not completed within the 24-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4's previous pediatric first-aid CPR training is dated for 11/1/23. An updated training was not completed until 3/12/26. This date indicates that staff #4 did not renew their Pediatric first-aid CPR training on or before the expiration date of the most current certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous state police clearance is dated for 7/30/20 and an update was not obtained until 8/5/2925. Staff #1's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 8/4/2020 & an update was not obtained until 8/13/25. Staff #1's previous FBI clearance is dated for 8/5/20 & an update was not obtained until 8/7/25. Staff #1's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 8/11/20 & an update was not obtained until 9/25/25. Staff $4's previous mandated reporter training is dated for 11/12/20 & an updated training was not completed until 11/20/25. These dates indicate that clearances and mandated reporter training were not updated within the 60-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During allocated unannounced visit, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 has not completed health and safety pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 lived in the state of North Carolina within the past five years and did not have out of state clearances on file. It was also observed that Staff #2 lived in the state of New York within the past five years and also did not have out of state clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The following dates indicate that a fire drill was not conducted within the 60-day requirement: 3/7/24 to 5/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 1/8/24, 2/7/24, 3/8/24, 4/7/24, 5/7/24, 6/6/24, 7/6/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1, #2, & #3 did not have the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number listed on the emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
Aug 8, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the sink in the young toddler room used for handwashing at the diaper table was not draining properly and was filled with dirty water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the ladder to the play castle on the playground was cracked posing a pinching hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the child service reports on file for the enrolled children were not an approved assessment tool.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the emergency contact information in the classrooms did not include the address of the child's physician, the address of the emergency release persons, or the health insurance and policy number for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the immunization record was reviewed for Child #1. The record did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the mandated reporter training was reviewed for all staff. The mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #1 was not conducted by an approved course.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, discarded tissues were observed in unlidded trash cans in the preschool room, the pre-k room, and the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
Aug 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3, who have been employed longer than 90 days. The first aid and CPR training for both staff on file is not was not an approved training course.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The emergency contact form and financial agreement was last reviewed by the parent on 11/15/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the girls and boys bathrooms did not contain lidded trash cans.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, an outlet without a protective cover was observed in the main room where young toddlers, older toddlers, and preschool children were present during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(3) Each staff person meets quals/8th grade + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, an aide, was reviewed. At that time, the file did not contain verification of any education to qualify them as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
Oct 13, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 10/13/21. At that time, the thirty day testing log documented testing of the system on 8/9/21 and not again until 9/15/21, thirty-seven days later. Act 62 requires documentation of testing of the fire detection system every thirty days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Big Leaps Learning Center
Is Big Leaps Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Big Leaps Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Big Leaps Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Leaps Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Big Leaps Learning Center care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Big Leaps Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Leaps Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Leaps Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 503-9029 to ask.
What is Big Leaps Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 503-9029.
Where is Big Leaps Learning Center?
613 Easton Tpke, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. The nearest other daycare we list is NPPS Hamlin LEAP, 0.7 miles away.