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The Learning Locomotion

2 Gracedale Ave, Nazareth, PA 18064
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days

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About The Learning Locomotion

The Learning Locomotion is a child care center in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Locomotion has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Learning Locomotion

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
72 children
License number
#CER-00248837
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Dec 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “At the time of the inspection, in the toddler room, the receptacle used to contain the water used for washing was full and staff person #1 acknowledged that it is only emptied every 2 days and not daily, as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “At the time of the inspection, in the toddler room, the heat vent which was accessible to children measured 123.9° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

  2. Jul 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During the initial inspection, two water pipes were observed on the Preschool playground. They had covers which were not secured and easily removed, which then exposed a 7-inch opening. They stuck upwards from the ground and also posed a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the initial inspection, there were exposed bolts on the fencing of both playgrounds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the initial inspection, the operator did not have documentation of installation for the interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025

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 The Learning Locomotion

Is The Learning Locomotion licensed?

Yes. The Learning Locomotion is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Learning Locomotion last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Locomotion had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Learning Locomotion care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Learning Locomotion accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Learning Locomotion's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Locomotion cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 829-3721 to ask.

What is The Learning Locomotion's phone number?

(610) 829-3721.

Where is The Learning Locomotion?

2 Gracedale Ave, Nazareth, PA 18064. The nearest other daycare we list is Dragonfly Montessori School, 1.4 miles away.

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