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Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center

2918 William Penn Hwy, Easton, PA 180453.7· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
151
open each week
5 days

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About Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center

Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center is a child care center in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 151 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 13 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
151 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 13 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentCreative projects, STEM exploration, arts, outdoor play
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity151 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
151 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00244802
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “First aid kit in the 4-year-old room was observed on a shelf in reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Red and yellow wooden chair in the outside play area was observed to have several areas of peeling paint. Little tykes play equipment was observed to have several broken steps causing rough edges and pinch points in the outside play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026

  2. Jul 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill. Last one was dated 5/4/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “File for Staff # 5 does not contain verification of education prior to working at facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “File for Staff # 4 did not contain an initial health assessment and TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff files for #1, # 2 and # 5 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the Child Abuse Clearance. File for Staff # 2 did not contain New Jersey clearances. File for Staff # 5 contained an expired Mandated Reporter Training, dated 10/15/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Files for Staff # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4 and # 5 did not contain verification of annual emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Files for Staff # 2, # 3, # 4 and # 5 did not contain verification of annual staff evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

  3. Sep 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain address for release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “First-aid kit in the Pre-K class was missing tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Files for Staff # 1, and #2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Dept. of Education FBI clearance and file was missing the NSOR clearance. File for Staff # 2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/3/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “File for Staff # 3 does not contain a current Ped. First-aid/CPR certificate. Certificate expired on 5/18/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Disinfecting wipes was observed on a shelf accessible to children in the Preschool Class.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

  4. Sep 25, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “One of the grab rails in the Girl's bathroom is no longer attached, resulting in a hole & two exposed screws. There are two holes in wall in the Boy's bathroom. The bottom of the fence around the outdoor play space is not secure.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There are 5 missing bolt covers on the gate to the school age area on the outdoor play space. There is a ripped seat on the bus, resulting in exposed foam.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.124(d) Excursions

      “Emergency contact forms are missing on the vans & bus for children who are transported to/from school.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 did not complete the required 1-hour 2022 update to the health & safety training by 12/30/22”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1 did not update her child abuse clearance within 60 months. Her original child abuse clearance is dated 5-5-17 and it was not updated until 10-16 23. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 12-15-22 and does not have a NSOR clearance on file. There is verification on file that she applied for the NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility on 12-15-22, but there is no clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “There is no written staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 or staff person #2. Staff person #1 started at the facility on 6-20-16, and staff person #2 started at the facility on 2-26-18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “A vacuum is in front of the back door, obstructing the exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

  5. Sep 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There are seven water stained ceiling tiles in the child care space. The cove base is peeling in the Toddler Area. There is an extension cord hanging from the ceiling in the bathroom”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There is peeling paint on the wall to the left of the entrance of the Toddler area”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “There is no verification that Staff Person #2 received a health assessment prior to starting employment”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1 started at the facility on 1/14/22. Staff Person #1 submitted verification that she was fingerprinted for her FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility, but there is no verification on file that she obtained her FBI clearance until 5/16/22”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

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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Questions about Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center

Is Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center care for?

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

Does Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 438-8830 to ask.

What is Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center's phone number?

(610) 438-8830.

Where is Palmer Childcare Academy & Learning Center?

2918 William Penn Hwy, Easton, PA 18045. The nearest other daycare we list is Just Babies Clubhouse, under 0.1 miles away.

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