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The Learning Locomotion
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Locomotion
The Learning Locomotion is a child care center in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 49 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
- 49 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247401
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 7/29/26, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was observed having routine interaction and direct contact with children. Staff person #1 did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file. See code sheet for staff person's date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection, there was no health assessment and completed TB screening on file for staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the inspection on 7/29/26, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was done on 6/19/26 and not every 30 days, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 7/29/26, staff person #1, an aide, was observed working unsupervised in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
Nov 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file for the facility was not reviewed annually, as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 10/2/25 and the previous review date of 6/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the NSOR certificate on file for staff person #1 was not updated every 60 months prior to the current clearance's expiration. This is evidenced by the current NSOR certificate on file dated 8/20/25 and the previous NSOR date of 8/7/20. Staff person #1 has routine interaction and direct contact with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not update fire safety training annually, as required. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training on file dated 8/15/25 and the previous fire safety training on file dated 7/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d)/3270.113(e) No harsh language/Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the inspection, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that on 2/25/25 she raised her voice toward Child #1 by repeatedly telling him, "No," and then restrained Child #1 into a highchair for not listening to her. She admitted that her tone may have been harsh. Other staff have also acknowledged that on 2/25/25, Staff Person #1 did raise her voice toward Child #1 by yelling, "don't do that," and acknowledged that she also raises her voice, often in an aggressive manner, toward the children in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.113(d)/3270.113(e) No harsh language/Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the inspection, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that on 2/25/25 she raised her voice toward Child #1 by repeatedly telling him, "No," and then restrained Child #1 into a highchair for not listening to her. She admitted that her tone may have been harsh. Other staff have also acknowledged that on 2/25/25, Staff Person #1 did raise her voice toward Child #1 by yelling, "don't do that," and acknowledged that she also raises her voice, often in an aggressive manner, toward the children in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessments on file for staff person #4 were dated 9/6/24 and 4/28/23. The TB screening was dated 4/28/23. Neither the TB screening nor the health assessments on file were conducted within 12 months of providing service in the childcare setting. Staff person #5 did not have a completed TB screening within 12 months of providing initial service in the childcare setting. This is evidenced by the TB screening dated 1/25/23 (see LIS code sheet for dates of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(f) Designated release persons/Updated every 6 months
“At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as indicated on the emergency contact form. The emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 was not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by a last parent review date of 3/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“At the time of the inspection, small pieces of rubber mulch measuring less than 1 inch in diameter were observed on the toddler playground and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the inspection, the embedded play equipment had a fall height of 4' and only had 3 1/2 inches of loose-fill rubber mulch under them. At minimum, embedded equipment requires there to be 6 inches of loose fill rubber mulch around the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the inspection, the embedded play equipment had a fall height of 4' and only had 3 1/2 inches of loose-fill rubber mulch under them. At minimum, embedded equipment requires there to be 6 inches of loose fill rubber mulch around the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the PA State Police clearance dated 12/26/22 on file for staff person #5 did not have a dissemination date; therefore, this makes this an incomplete clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
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
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
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 July 29, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Locomotion had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 5 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 The Learning Locomotion care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
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, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Locomotion cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 881-4131 to ask.
What is The Learning Locomotion's phone number?
(610) 881-4131.
Where is The Learning Locomotion?
58 Fairview Ave, Wind Gap, PA 18091. The nearest other daycare we list is St Peters Lutheran Church Day Latchkey, 1.6 miles away.