The Perception Training Center
1265 B W Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA
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Learning on Laurel is a child care center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 61 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learning on Laurel has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/10/2025, it was confirmed that Staff #1 resided in the state of Iowa within the previous 5 years. Staff #1 did not have the required out of state clearances on file. In addition, the Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 10/8/2025. It was confirmed by the operator that this date was after Staff #1 started working in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“As of 12/10/2025, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Part 1 of the required pre-service health and safety training. Staff #1 only has proof of completing Part 2 of the required pre-service health and safety training on 05/18/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 12/10/2025, the emergency contact information and the financial agreement for Child #1 and Child #2 had not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 12/10/2025, Staff #1 had a current health assessment on file that included a tuberculosis screening. However, the health assessment was dated 7/2/2025 and the tuberculosis screening results were dated 7/4/2025. These dates were after Staff #1 started working in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/10/2025, a container of Swiffer wet mopping clothes was seen in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the bathroom used by children in the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 12/11/2024, the Fire drill/Fire detection log was current and up to date. However, the log showed a lapse in the 30-day manual testing requirement as follows: The alarm was tested on 4/26/2024 and then on 5/28/2024. The alarm was tested on 7/26/2024 and then on 8/26/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/11/2024, a written plan to identify the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not displayed conspicuously in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the Renewal Inspection on 12/11/2024, the hot water temperature for the bathroom sink in the school age classroom measured approximately 118° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets
“Documentation on file at the facility confirmed that the facility had all the required consents on file to administer albuterol inhaler medication to Child #1 as needed on 9/27/2024. Child #1 was reportedly coughing when their grandmother picked the child up on the afternoon of 9/27/2024. Coughing was one of the symptoms listed on the child's Asthma Action Plan where the inhaler should be administered. It was confirmed through staff interviews that the medication was not given to Child #1 by staff at this time due to Staff #1 and Staff #2 not knowing that Child #1 had in inhaler in the classroom to be used as needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On the morning of 9/16/2024, Child #1 sustained a bruise on the inner upper part of the arm at the facility. During an unannounced inspection, the operator admitted that the report was not completed until later in the afternoon on 9/16/2024 and was not provided to the parent until the next day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the school age classroom is missing a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathroom in the school age room is missing a hand washing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 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
“Child #1 is missing signed consent for emergency medical and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The waste receptacle is missing a lid in the school age bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child #1 & 2 are missing the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #2 is missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #3 does not have an NSOR clearance on file, date of hire 11/17/21. Staff person #4 does not have proof of fingerprinting and proof of request for the NSOR clearance, neither clearance is on file, date of hire 10/6/21. Staff person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire, date of mandated reporter training 1/19/22. Staff person #5 does not have proof of request for the NSOR clearance, date of hire 1/24/22. Staff person #7 does not have proof of request for the child abuse clearance, date of hire 2/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #5 & 7 did not receive initial training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operator conducted a fire system check on 12/3/21 and another on 1/20/22 this exceeds the 30 day requirement for testing fire system.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1, 3, 4 have not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1's date of hire 10/18/21, Staff person #3's date of hire 11/17/21, Staff person #4's date of hire 10/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #2, 4, & 7 are missing two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #2 is missing signed parental consent for minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff person #4 does not have a tuberculosis screening on file. Date of hire 10/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #4 does not have an initial health assessment on file, date of hire 10/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #1 is missing an updated health assessment, date of initial health assessment is 12/31/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #2 & 3 are missing the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“Child #3's agreement is missing signatures by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #2 is missing the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #2 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1 is missing the work and home phone numbers of the enrolling parent. Child #2 is missing the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #2 & 3 are missing the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 are missing verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff person #5 & 8's health assessments do not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Learning on Laurel 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 December 10, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
61, 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 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 624-7761 to ask.
(570) 624-7761.
1402a W Laurel Blvd Suite A, Pottsville, PA 17901. The nearest other daycare we list is The Perception Training Center, 0.2 miles away.