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Creative Learning Center of Palmer

3421 Nightingale Dr, Easton, PA 18045
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days

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About Creative Learning Center of Palmer

Creative Learning Center of Palmer is a child care center in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 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 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
155 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity155 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Learning Center of Palmer has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Learning Center of Palmer

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
155 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247392
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Jul 24, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “On 8/13/26, rep viewed a video from 7/24/26 related to a concern from an RS that a child may have been restrained in some way while getting his hair braided. In that video it could be seen that staff diapering children and not washing their hands or the children's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “On 8/13/26, rep viewed a video from 7/24/26 related to a concern from an RS that a child may have been restrained in some way while getting his hair braided. In that video it could be seen that staff diapering children and not cleaning diapering surface.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

  2. Jul 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “During a self-reported noncompliance investigation on 7/8/26, it was verified that Child # 1 was left outside with another group for approximately 5 minutes when child's group went back to the classroom on 7/8/26. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 admitted to not using name to face checks during transition.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026

  3. May 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A daily schedule was not posted in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Facility has not tested the fire system every 30 days. Testing dates were 4/8/26 and 5/12/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “An infant bottle was not label with child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

  4. Sep 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Fee Agreement for children # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6 and # 7 did not contain Child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “File for Staff # 3 did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Emergency contact form for Child # 6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Background checks

      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 a complete PA State Police Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “File for Staff # 2 did not contain an initial health assessment and TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Exposed bolts were observed on the fencing in the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

  5. Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 inspection on 6/20/25, Rep viewed video footage from 6/16/25 which shows staff #1 deliberately tripping child #1. Staff #1 also admitted to tripping child # 1 to "slow child down". Child #1 received a rug burn on the leg as a result of the incident. An incident report was not completed for this incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm

      “During a complaint inspection on 6/20/25, Rep viewed video footage from 6/16/25 which shows staff #1 deliberately tripping child #1. Staff #1 also admitted to tripping child # 1 to "slow child down". Staff# 1 no longer works at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

  6. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Several rest mats in the Toddler room were observed to be ripped, causing the foam to be exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 8 and # 9 did not contain address of release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Fee Agreement for Children # 1 - # 10 did not contain child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2024

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Creative Learning Center of Palmer

Is Creative Learning Center of Palmer licensed?

Yes. Creative Learning Center of Palmer is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Creative Learning Center of Palmer last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Learning Center of Palmer had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Creative Learning Center of Palmer care for?

155, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Creative Learning Center of Palmer accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Creative Learning Center of Palmer's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Learning Center of Palmer cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 438-4172 to ask.

What is Creative Learning Center of Palmer's phone number?

(610) 438-4172.

Where is Creative Learning Center of Palmer?

3421 Nightingale Dr, Easton, PA 18045. The nearest other daycare we list is Active Learning Centers: Palmer, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).