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ABC Childrens Day Care Center

625 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102 · Lehigh County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

ABC Childrens Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 105 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 21). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #13 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 78% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #13 of 82 centers in Allentown
2 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
11 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 4, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 21, 2021 · Inspection · no citation Nov 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citation Oct 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 3
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 4, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training that was completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/30/26. Staff Person #1 completed a first aid and CPR training dated 4/20/26, however the training was not completed through a PQAS approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “Staff person #1 was supervised with children until they received the pediatric first-aid/CPR training by a PQAS approved trainer in a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/26 Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/30/26. Staff Person #1 completed a first aid and CPR training dated 4/20/26, however the training was not completed through a PQAS approved curriculum. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training through a PQAS approved curriculum is not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “Staff person #1 received the training: pediatric first-aid/CPR training by a PQAS approved trainer in a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Facility staff person # 1 did not complete fire safety training in over 12 months from 1/17/25 to 3/9/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2026): “Fire safety training was completed 3/9/26 for facility staff # 1.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Fire alarm testing was not conducted within 30 days from 1/7/25 to 2/11/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “Facility alarms were tested 2/20/25.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility more than 90 days does not have pediatric first aid and cpr training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “Provider will complete PQAS approved pediatric first aid and cpr training on 2/24/25.”
Citation Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of the inspection, the temperature of the water in the women's bathroom measured 111° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Water temperature was adjusted to read below 111° F.”
Citation Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 only had 8 clock hours of child care training during the 4/22-4/23 training period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “4 clock hours of child care training that was taken after April 2023 was counted towards the April 2022-April 2023 training period for staff person #1.”
Core safety Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection, 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: PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Never left staff person who has not completed preservice training including Pediatric First AID/CPR Training and health and safety training alone in the classroom. There has to be 2 staff all the time who have completed the training.”
Citation Aug 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During the inspection, staff person #1's tuberculosis screening was conducted on 11/23/21, which reflects a date of more than 12 months prior to providing service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening at the date of initial employment and must be dated within 12 months of employment. Staff person #1 obtained a new TB.”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection, the hot water in the bathrooms measured 111° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2023): “The hot water was turned down.”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)
During the renewal inspection, the medication log for child #6 which was signed by the parent only provided consent for the administration of the albuterol medication until 12/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “A new medication log was obtained for the child.”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have a written policy addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “A written policy addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was made.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.63/3270.76
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the outdoor playground had telephone/electrical wires that were hanging down closer to the surface and were within reach of children. The playground was covered in weeds and thistles causing a hazard for children. In the Toddler room, the dramatic play kitchen was not mounted to a surface and was able to be tipped when opened.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2022): “A gate was installed to separate the area of the playground that has telephone/electrical wires hanging down. Thorns and thistles were pulled from the ground to create a safer play environment for the children while on the playground. Dramatic play kitchen was removed from the toddler room until…”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the embedded swing set equipment had soil as surfacing. Soil is not defined as a loose fill protective surfacing that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2022): “A fresh layer of mulch was added onto the full surface under the swing set.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, child #1 did not have verification of an annual influenza vaccination being conducted or an exemption from the influenza vaccine on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2022): “Flu immunization updates were requested form parent. The choice NOT to immunize child for the flu is now in the child's file. All parent's were asked to provide flu immunization updates on their child(ren).”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the emergency plan on file did not have verification that it was sent to the city of Allentown for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2022): “Allentown city was contacted to find person responsible for reviewing our emergency plan. Once this person was contacted, our emergency plan was then submitted to said person.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, in the School Age room, the Center room and the Gym located all on the second floor, there was no posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2022): “Emergency transportation plain is now posted in the school age room, the center room and the gym located on the second floor.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
At the time of the inspection, the Little Tykes slide in the gym had a small crack in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2022): “The slide was repaired with clear masking tape. The director will monitor and discard if needed,”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2022): “Accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency will be added to the emergency plan. This will state about the use of an evacuation crib to assist these children.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the provider is conducting annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2022): “An emergency drill will be conducted and recorded.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
At the time of the inspection, the operator had stated that they do not provide parents the link to the Chapter 3270 regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2022): “All parents enrolled will be emailed the Chapter 3270 regulation link and the regional office map. The map and link will be made a part of the parent handbook.”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $60.00 $55.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $60.00 $55.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $55.00 $52.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.00 $52.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $42.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $42.00 $40.00

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 105 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 16, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Iglesia De Jesucristo Pentecostes Ucc In
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 432-5003
State certificate # CER-00252909
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Common questions

Has ABC Childrens Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 May 4, 2026 (supervision): “During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training that was completed through a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about ABC Childrens Day Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ABC Childrens Day Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is ABC Childrens Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jul 16, 2026. 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 ABC Childrens Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is tied for #13 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was ABC Childrens Day Care Center last inspected?

May 4, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does ABC Childrens Day Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs ABC Childrens Day Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Iglesia De Jesucristo Pentecostes Ucc In.

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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