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Artisan Child Care LLC

1025 W Wyoming St, Allentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Artisan Child Care LLC is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 42 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 42). 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 #61 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #61 of 82 centers in Allentown
3 Core-safety citations
39 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jul 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 14
Training & qualifications 7
Emergency preparedness 6
Building & playground safety 6
Health & medication 5
Background checks 3
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #3 has an expired FBI clearance dated 7/13/21. Staff person #3 has an expired mandated reporter training dated 7/26/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2026): “Staff #3 obtained FBI clearance on 7/31/26 and updated Mandated Reported 8/5/26.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Staff person #1 is missing a TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2026): “staff #1 obtained TB reading on 8/6/2026.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff person #2 is missing 1 written nonfamily reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2026): “staff person #2 provided second written nonfamily reference.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility does not have a policy to address the continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Letter of continuity completed. Going forward Administration will operate in conformity with Federal and State laws and regulations.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Child #3 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last health assessment 8/29/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Updated health assessment is being obtained.”
Citation Jul 29, 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)
Operator tested the fire system on 5/16/25 and again on 7/16/25 which is a span of 61 days and exceeds the requirement of testing the fire system every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Fire detection devices and systems will be tested every 30 days. Devices and systems were tested during inspection.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Operator does not have proof that the emergency plan was sent annually to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Resubmitted Emergency Plan to county emergency agency and proof was documented.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff person #1 & 2 are missing annual fire safety training, date of last training 7/23/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Fire Safety trainings are being completed”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Work addresses and phone numbers from parents were obtained.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
Child #2 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Parental consent for emergency medical care was obtained.”
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Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child #2 & 4 are missing health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Child #2 is on vacation. Missing info will be obtained and submitted upon return. Child # 4 health insurance coverage was obtained.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Child #1 & 2 are missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Child #1- Parental consent obtained. Child #2- is on vacation. Consent will be obtained upon return.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Plan of continuity of operations policy was created and added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
Staff person #3 does not have an initial tuberculosis screening on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Staff will obtain a TB screening.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A fire drill was conducted on 1/19/24 and another on 4/30/24 which exceeds the requirement of conducting fire drills every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “A fire drill was conducted.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
A fire system test was conducted on 5/10/24 and another on 6/24/24 which is a span of 45 days, which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “A fire system check was completed at the time of inspection.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The operator admitted that a copy of the emergency plan update has not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Updated emergency plan was submitted on 8/1/24.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
Operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 did not complete the required 1 hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2024): “Staff #1 will have updated health and safety training completed by 8/7/24.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility does not have a policy in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policies were created and posted. Policy was reviewed with staff.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person #1's pediatric first aid and cpr expired on 4/1/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Staff completed cpr training on 7/28/24, awaiting certificate.”
Core safety Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the annual renewal inspection on 7/17/2023, staff 3 had an outdated FBI and child abuse clearance on file. The FBI clearance was last updated on 4/20/2018 and the child abuse was last updated on 5/2/2018. Staff 5, who is past the 45 day provisional hire period (see LIS for DOH), only had proof of applying for the NSOR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Staff 3 and 5 will not be in child care until clearances are obtained.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)/3270.27(c)
During the annual inspection on 7/17/2023, it was found that the emergency plan was last updated on 6/30/2022 making it updated more than 12 months ago. Staff 2 (see LIS for DOH) had emergency plan training on 1/1/2023 which makes it more than 90 days past her DOH. Staff 4 (see LIS for DOH) did not have an emergency plan training documented within the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “The emergency plan was updated. Staff 2's emergency plan training is currently updated. Staff 4 will review emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the woman's bathroom, used by the children, there was an unlocked cabinet. In the cabinet, there were clorox wipes accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Closet was locked.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
It was observed that the dipaer changing pad had exposed foam, making it difficult to easily clean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Facility will replace pad.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
Child 3 did not have a Hep A vaccination on file and is past the tmie frame of the required first dose. No catch up schedule was on file. Child 4 did not have an updated flu shot or exemption on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2023): “Child 4 will obtain an updated flu shot/exemption letter. Child 3 will obtain an updated Hep A immunization.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Child 2 did not have a health assessment on file and is past 60 days from the first day of attendance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Facility will obtain the health assessment.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff 1 did not have updated fire safety training during the annual inspection on 7/17/2023. Staff 1's last fire safety training was on 6/30/2022, making it more than one year since the last training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Staff 1 will attend fire safety training.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
There was no daily schedule posted in the downstairs child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Facility will print daily schedule.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Children 3 and 4 (see LIS for date of admission) had outdated child service reports. Child 3's last child service report was dated 6/2/2022 and child 4's last child service report was dated 9/27/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Facility will complete the child service report.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child 1 did not have a health policy number on file. Child 3 did not have health insurance information on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Will obtain health insurance information.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Child 3 did not have a release person's name and address on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Facility will document release person.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Children 3 and 5's fee agreements are currently up to date. However, there had been more than 6 months between fee agreement updates. Child 3's fee agreement was dated 5/2/2022 and then again on 6/30/2023. Child 5's fee agreement was dated 7/5/2022 and then again on 6/30/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Fee agreeements are currently up to date.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #3 and 5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/cpr.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Facility will send updated first aid/cpr certificates.”
Citation Jul 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not have electronic access to the regulations available to the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Facility will post link.”
Citation Aug 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
On 7/18/2022 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person 1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and cpr. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 7/23/2022 On 8/9/2022 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: pediatric first aid and cpr.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Staff 1 put in her two week notice and will be leaving on 8/19/2022. In the meantime, she will be supervised by at least an AGS who has pediatric first aid and cpr training.”
Core safety Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff 1 had an NSOR clearance obtained more than 45 days after hire. See code sheet for date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “The NSOR was up to date at the time of renewal.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The upstairs classroom was missing medical tape out of their first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “The medical tape was replaced.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 18, 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 proof of testing the alarm system every 30 days. As per facility, testing was being conducted but was not being documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Alarms were tested.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Children 1 and 2 did not have health insurance policy numbers on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “Facility will update health insurance information.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 9, 2022): “Staff 1 will obtain pediatric CPR/first aid training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not have the DHS contact information accessible to parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Facility will keep the DHS contact information posted.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $60.00 $55.60
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.20 $48.20
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $45.00 $42.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $39.60 $36.40
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $35.00 $30.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $35.00 $30.40

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 34 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 25, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Artisan Child Care LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 221-9669
State certificate # CER-00260331
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Common questions

Has Artisan Child Care LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 30, 2026 (background checks): “Staff person #3 has an expired FBI clearance dated 7/13/21. Staff person #3 has an expired mandated reporter training dated 7/26/21.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Artisan Child Care LLC?

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

What is Artisan Child Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Dec 25, 2025. 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 Artisan Child Care LLC compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is tied for #61 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Artisan Child Care LLC last inspected?

Jul 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Artisan Child Care LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $50.20 for young toddler, $45.00 for older toddler, $39.60 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Artisan Child Care LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Artisan Child Care 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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