Butterfly Learning Center LLC
Butterfly Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on May 26, 2026, at the time of the inspection a bottle of cleaning solution was found within the reach of children in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool room.
There was a small area of peeling paint on the wall in the young toddler room. There was a small area of peeling paint on one of the outdoor riding toys.
Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled· PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 but not until March 11, 2025, more than 90 days after their start date. (See code sheet for date of hire).
On April 1, 2024 child #1 was hit by another child causing an injury. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were observed to be sitting together at a table and not interacting with the children when child was injured.
On April 1, 2024 child #1 was hit by another child causing an injury. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were observed to be sitting together at a table and not interacting with the children.
A playhouse in the outdoor play space had 2 cracks in it. A chair in the preschool room was torn exposing the foam inside.
The facility's fire detection system was tested by a fire protection professional on 1/24/23 and then not again until 5/6/24 per reports available at the facility at the time of inspection.
Child #1, a young toddler, did not provide an initial health assessment until 5/2/24 which was more than 60 days from date of enrollment. See code sheet for date of enrollment (DOE).
STAFF #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the Health & Safety training by 12/30/22.
STAFF #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/10/18.
2 plastic ride on buggies in the outdoor play area were cracked. The roof of a play house was also cracked. Small rugs in the preschool room were turned up at the corners, posing a tripping hazard.
Child #1's most recent health assessment on file is more than six months old. Dated 8/18/21. (See code sheet for name and date of birth.)
Staff person #1's health assessment was not signed.
The facility does not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | $56.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $54.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $48.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $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
Common questions
Has Butterfly Learning Center LLC 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 Jun 3, 2024 (supervision): “On April 1, 2024 child #1 was hit by another child causing an injury. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were observed to be sitting together at a table and not interacting with the children when child was injured.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Butterfly Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Butterfly Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Aug 7, 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 Butterfly Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is #16 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Butterfly Learning Center LLC last inspected?
May 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Butterfly Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Butterfly Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Butterfly Learning Center LLC.
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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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