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Butterfly Learning Center LLC

1828 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104 · Lehigh County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 3

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

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#16 of 82 centers in Allentown
2 Core-safety citations
12 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found May 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Apr 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 7, 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

Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 3
Health & medication 3
Supervision 2
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Immediately upon discovery, the bottle of cleaning solution was removed from the cabinet and placed in a locked storage area inaccessible to children.”
Citation May 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “In the young toddler classroom the peeling paint on the wall will be painted after hours today (5.22.2025) The peeling paint on the riding toys will be painted by Tuesday, May 28, 2025, weather permitting.”
Citation May 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “All new employees will complete all required trainings prior to his/her first day of working with the children.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “We had a mandatory staff meeting about the importance of staff supervision and interaction with the children. Administration retrained all staff in the classrooms about proper staff supervision and interaction with the children.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “We had a mandatory staff meeting about the importance of staff supervision and interaction with the children. Administration retrained all staff in the classrooms about proper staff supervision and interaction with the children.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A playhouse in the outdoor play space had 2 cracks in it. A chair in the preschool room was torn exposing the foam inside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Put tape over cracks in house. Removed chair from room. We will complete a playground safety check daily instead of weekly. We will repair or remove any toys, or play equipment that is deemed unsafe for the children to play with.”
Citation May 13, 2024 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'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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “We will inform the landlord a month prior to the due date of inspection to remind him to schedule an appointment for the fire detection system inspection.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “We will review all children's files monthly to ensure we have all required paperwork in the children's files. We will send a reminder to parent's whose child's file needs required paperwork throughout the month and inform the parent that their child/children risk being suspended from childcare if…”
Citation Apr 26, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “All staff will completed the required Health & Safety 2022 updated training.”
Citation Apr 26, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Staff #1 completed the mandated reporter training.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2022): “The two-plastic ride on buggies were thrown out. The roof on the playhouse was repaired. The small rug in the pre-school classroom were removed from the pre-school classroom and thrown out.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
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.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2022): “The child has a doctor's appointment on July 22, 2022. The child has not returned to the childcare center since July 22, 2022. The child will not return until we receive a written statement stating the child is up to date with his immunization and physicals or a completed child health assessment.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)
Staff person #1's health assessment was not signed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2022): “When receiving the health assessment, we will ensure there is a signature from a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2022): “We will create a policy and procedure handbook which identifies the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment. The policy will include but not limited to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for…”

“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 Jun 3, 2024 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
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

Capacity 67 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Aug 7, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Butterfly Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 5:00 AM–11:45 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 432-2978
State certificate # CER-00256931
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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.

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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