Kids Corner
1201 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA
5.0· 4 reviews
COPE Childcare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 62
- open each week
- 5 days
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About COPE Childcare and Learning Center
COPE Childcare and Learning Center is a child care center in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 62 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 62 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
COPE Childcare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for COPE Childcare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 62 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245147
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- 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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Sep 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On 9/23/2025, the diaper changing pad that was being used for diapering in the toddler classroom was ripped and had foam exposed, thus, it could not be sanitized properly”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 9/23/2025, Staff #1 had current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file dated 8/29/2025. However, the previous pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification on file for Staff #1 expired in April 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
Sep 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required preservice health and safety training. Staff person #2 did not complete the required preservice health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 completed this training on 7/16/2024. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #5 previously did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/14/2019. The updated mandated reporter training was completed on 9/3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the Renewal Inspection on 9/13/2024, Staff #4 had a current health assessment on file dated 9/6/2024. However, the previous health assessment on file for Staff #4 was 4/6/2022. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #3 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 completed this training on 9/7/2024. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
Apr 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1 & 2 do not have updated agreements on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Staff person #1 does not have a signed disclosure on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #1 did not receive initial emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Sep 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Facility person #6 has a health assessment that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility person #5 has a health assessment dated 8/9/23, which was not conducted at the time of initial service in the child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility persons #1, 2, 3 & 4 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
- Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about COPE Childcare and Learning Center
Is COPE Childcare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. COPE Childcare and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was COPE Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has COPE Childcare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 COPE Childcare and Learning Center care for?
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does COPE Childcare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are COPE Childcare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does COPE Childcare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 225-7355 to ask.
What is COPE Childcare and Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 225-7355.
Where is COPE Childcare and Learning Center?
521 Schuylkill Ave, Tamaqua, PA 18252. The nearest other daycare we list is Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility, 0.3 miles away.