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A Childs Future Early Learning Center

6673 Stein Way, Macungie, PA 18062 · Lehigh County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

A Childs Future Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Macungie, PA, with capacity for 213 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 24 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 7 centers in Macungie and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#3 of 7 centers in Macungie
4 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
10 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Aug 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 5
Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 3
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1
Other standards 1
Sleep safety 1
Food & feeding 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 9, 2026 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 4/9/26 at 9:00am Cert Rep observed staff #1 with a group of 7 older toddler children, this group requires an additional staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “1. 4/9/26, staff; child ratios will be maintained at all times. 2. 4/25/26, A policy is in place to address staff; child ratios. Staff will sign off on the policy to acknowledge they have received and understand the expectations.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A fire drill has not been conducted every 60 days, date of last fire drill was 9/18/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “A Fire drill will be conducted and recorded every 60 days at a minimum.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Operator has not conducted fire system checks every 30 days. Date of last system check was on 10/21/25 and not again until 3/17/26 this is a span of 140 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “System test will be completed at a minimum of 30 days and recorded.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Staff person #1 was observed on several occasions by the director using her personal cell phone and not supervising the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “1. Children will be supervised at all times, date of correction 6/3/25. 2. Spot checks will be completed daily for 30 days then regularly thereafter, date of correction 7/30/25.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Complaint investigation Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
Staff person #1 was observed on several occasions by the director using her personal cell phone and was not following the daily activity schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Plans will be visible at all times for staff to see and follow.”
Citation Oct 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person has an expired health assessment dated 7/22/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “Staff member completed updated health assessment.”
Citation Oct 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Operator has not sent a copy of the emergency plan and plan updates annually to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency, date last copy was sent 7/26/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “Plan was sent over to the county for annual update.”
Citation Oct 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2 did not complete the required 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “Staff Member completed 10 hour health and safety training.”
Citation May 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility does not have a policy in place to address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “We have created a policy to address continuity of operations, and we will include this policy in our Emergency Preparedness plan.”
Citation May 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Emergency drills have not been conducted annually, date of last emergency drill 11/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “We conducted an emergency drill on 5/30/2024. We conducted a shelter in place drill. The children all sheltered in the cubby rooms and the front of the infant room. Teachers had no issues and we sang and played games with the children while we were sheltering in place.”
Citation May 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Facility conducted a fire system check on 4/1/24, and another on 5/21/24 this is a span of 50 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “we conducted a fire system check and a fire drill on 5/21/2024.”
Core safety Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
It was observed that child 3 was sleeping in a bouncer. As per staff, child 3 does have acid reflex. However, there was no medical documentation on file regarding the child being able to sleep in a bouncer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “Child was removed from bouncer.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The preschool room did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “Thermometer was placed in fridge when inspector was present.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During the annual inspection on 10/5/2023. child 2 did not have updated immunizations on record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2023): “Letter will be obtained to state that the child is on a delayed scheduled or obtain updated immunizations.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff 1, 2 and 3 did not have staff evaluations documented within 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2023): “Will complete evaluations.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child 1 had more than 6 months between updates for the fee agreement. There was an update on 1/26/2023 and another on 9/25/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “Files will be updated within 6 months.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff 4 did not have two letters of reference on file upon hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2023): “Letters of reference will be obtained.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff 2 only had 5 1/2 hours of annual training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2023): “Will complete the annual trainings.”
Core safety May 1, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During an unannounced inspection, it was found that staff 1 and 2 only had proof of applying for the NSOR on file. Staff 1 and 2 did not have the child abuse clearance on file, or the FBI or state police clearance on file. Proof of applying for either the state police or FBI were not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Staff 1 and 2 will not return until clearances are obtained.”
Citation Jan 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During an inspection on 1/23/2023, it was found that fire drills were last conducted on 11/18/2022 making it more than 60 days since the last fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2023): “A fire drill will be completed.”
Citation Jan 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During an inspection on 1/23/2023, it was found that a fire alarm test was last conducted on 11/18/2022 making it more than 30 days since the last fire alarm test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2023): “The fire alarm system will be tested.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Kindergarten room, the toilet paper holder in the bathroom that is used by the children, had rust on it. The toilet paper holder was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “Facility will remove rust.”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility did not have alarm testing on file. The facility opened on 8/4/2022. An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 9/28/2022 and alarm testing was not documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “The facility documented alarm testing on 9/28/2022.”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Volunteer 1 had only one letter of reference on file. Another letter spoke to her hours and experience in child care but did not speak to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Reference person added statement about character.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Apr 9, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 3, 2025 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $63.00 $51.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $63.00 $51.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $61.00 $51.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $51.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $48.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $57.00 $48.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $57.00 $48.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 213 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 5, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 3, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator A Childs Future Early Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 841-4460
State certificate # CER-00246322
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has A Childs Future Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Apr 9, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 4/9/26 at 9:00am Cert Rep observed staff #1 with a group of 7 older toddler children, this group requires an additional staff person.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about A Childs Future Early Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is A Childs Future Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 3, 2023. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does A Childs Future Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Macungie?

It is #3 of 7 centers in Macungie by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was A Childs Future Early Learning Center last inspected?

Mar 17, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does A Childs Future Early Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $61.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs A Childs Future Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Childs Future Early Learning Center LLC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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