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The Childrens Garden Early Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 168
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Childrens Garden Early Education Center
The Childrens Garden Early Education Center is a child care center in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 168 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 168 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 168 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Childrens Garden Early Education Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 168 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256336
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 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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Feb 25, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“Two facility vehicles did not contain first-aid kits.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First-aid kit in the infant room was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain an updated FBI clearance, last one in file is dated 1/23/21. File for Staff # 1 contained clearances renewed past 60 months. State Police clearances dated 12/11/20 and 1/28/26, Child Abuse clearances dated 12/29/20 and 1/15/26 and Mandated Reporter Training dated 6/29/20 and 1/16/26. File for Staff # 2 contains child abuse clearances renewed past 60 months, dates 2/10/21 and 2/12/26. File for Staff # 3 contained clearances renewed past 60 months. Child abuse dated 7/5/17 and 10/2/22, FBI dated 7/16/17 and 9/23/22. Mandated reporter training dated 4/23/15 and 12/19/23. File for Staff # 4 contained a late FBI clearance dated on 10/9/25, past 45 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“Wood fencing in the outdoor play area had areas of rotting wood, causing sharp edges. Blue play truck in the outdoor play area contained a rubber tire that was rotting.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Daily schedule was not posted in the school-age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“File for Child # 1 did not contain an updated health assessment, last one in files is dated 5/15/24”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
Feb 27, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First aid kit in the school age room was missing soap. First aid kit in the summer school age room was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“File for Staff # 1 did not contain verification of education and childcare experience. File for Child # 1 did not contain 2 non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Tile floor in the school age room was observed with broken tiles. Closet door in the school age room was observed with peeling laminate.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier strap attached.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Forms for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Child # 1 did not contain a health assessment every 6 months. Last one on file is dated 6/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Play equipment that contained tires were observed with peeling tires.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Children's bathroom in the older toddler room did not have a lidded trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“Facility does not have a current copy of the liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
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 an FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
Jun 25, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“It was confirmed that on 6/13/24 Staff # 1 gripped and pulled Child # 1 by the arm and yelled at child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“It was confirmed that on 6/13/24 Staff # 1 gripped and pulled Child # 1 by the arm and yelled at child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“It has been confirmed that Staff # 1 would be on Facebook and Snapchat while supervising children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“It has been confirmed that Staff # 1 would be on Facebook and Snapchat while supervising children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
3270.113(c)/3270.162(c) No ridicule or threaten harm/Not withheld as discipline
“It was confirmed that on 6/13/23 Staff # 1 threw Child # 1's lunch away, due to not liking the process in which Child # 1 eats.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“It was confirmed that on 6/13/24 Staff # 1 gripped and pulled Child # 1 by the arm and yelled at child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan does not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
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: Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Health & Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 started at the facility on 7-5-23. Her state police clearance isn't dated until 12-1-23, and her NSOR is dated 2-2-24. There is no proof that Staff person #1 applied for the state police or NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #2 started at the facility on 12-14-23 and does not have a state police clearance; she has a volunteer state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“There is no tape in the first-aid kit in the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is a piece of rotted wood along the bottom of the bench on the outdoor play space. There is a buildup of dirt behind the door of the Kindergarten bathroom. The back piece of the vanity in the Kindergarten room is chipped and peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 does not include the phone number for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for Child #2 & Child #3 do not include the parent's work address or work phone number. The emergency contact form for Child #2 does not include the address for the individuals to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact forms in the Preschool & Older Toddler rooms have not been updated in over six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“An updated health report for Child #4, a young toddler, has not been updated since 3-7-23. An updated health report for Child #5, a young toddler, has not been updated since 1-4-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“There is no medication log for Child #1's non-prescription medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1 started at the facility on 7-5-23 and does not have a health assessment Staff person #2 started at the facility on 12/14/23 and does not have a health assessment..”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact & financial agreement forms for Child #3 were not updated within 6 months. The original emergency contact & financial agreement forms were completed on 1-5-23; they were not updated until 2-21-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Child #4 does not have signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health reports for Child #4 & Child #5 were not submitted within 60 days of starting at the facility. Child #4 started at the facility on 12-21-23 and did not submit a health assessment until 3-17-23. Child #5 started at the facility on 8-22-22 and did not submit a health assessment until 1-4-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #2 started at the facility on 12-14-23 and does not have any written, non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
Jun 2, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6-2-23, Staff Person #1 admitted to saying, "I am going to deck him" about Child #1 out of frustration on 5/22/23. Staff person #1 said this in front of Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6-2-23, Staff Person #1 admitted to saying, "I am going to deck him" about Child #1 out of frustration on 5/22/23. Staff person #1 said this in front of Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
Mar 8, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #3 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references
“Staff person #2 does not have verification of education or any reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“There is no signed parental consent for transportation or walking excursions for Child #1 or Child #3”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact & fee agreement forms for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 have not been updated since February, 2022. The emergency contact & fee agreement forms for Child #6 have not been updated since August, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1 has not had an updated health assessment in more than 24 months; her last health assessment was completed on 10/1/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“There is no work address or phone number listed on the emergency contact form for Child #1 or Child #2. There is no health insurance coverage or policy number listed on the emergency contact form for Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The door frames in the Preschool & School Age rooms are damaged. The fence around the outdoor play space is missing the gate near the entrance to the facility. here is damaged wood along the fence around the outdoor play space. There is dirt on the side of the building that borders the outdoor play space & is accessible to the children when they are playing outside.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 started at the facility on 5/2/22 and she does not have an NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There is no verification that the updated emergency plan has been sent to the Northampton County Emergency Management Agency or the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #1 does not have a health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2023
Feb 24, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The material is torn on the corners of a large foam block in the Preschool Room, resulting in exposed foam”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling paint on the wood along the fence around the outdoor play space and on the trim on the bottom of the wall in the Pre-K #1 room”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is damaged wood along the fence around the outdoor play space. The spindles on the back of the gate to the outdoor play space aren't attached to the top of the gate”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“There is no verification of Fire Safety training for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4 or Staff Person #5”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Pediatric First Aid & CPR training for Staff Person #1 expired in 2/21. Pediatric First Aid & CPR training for Staff Person #2 expired in 12/21”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“There is no physician's name, address or phone number on the Emergency Contact form for Child #1. There is no health insurance coverage on the Emergency Contact form for Child #1. There is no health insurance coverage or policy number on the Emergency Contact form for Child #2. There is no health insurance policy number on the Emergency Contact form for Child #3”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Childrens Garden Early Education Center
Is The Childrens Garden Early Education Center licensed?
Yes. The Childrens Garden Early Education Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Childrens Garden Early Education Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Childrens Garden Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 The Childrens Garden Early Education Center care for?
168, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Childrens Garden Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Childrens Garden Early Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Childrens Garden Early Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 258-0500 to ask.
What is The Childrens Garden Early Education Center's phone number?
(610) 258-0500.
Where is The Childrens Garden Early Education Center?
61 Kunkle Dr, Easton, PA 18045. The nearest other daycare we list is Vinco Academy, 0.1 miles away.