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Create It Children Services Center

662 Main St, Slatington, PA 18080 · Lehigh County
Keystone STAR 1

Create It Children Services Center is a certified child care center in Slatington, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 19 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (8 of 19). All 19 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #143 of 155 centers in Lehigh County and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #143 of 155 centers in Lehigh County
0 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2025 · 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 8
Building & playground safety 6
Emergency preparedness 3
Transportation 2

Citations, newest first

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
At the time of the inspection, safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were not posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Safe pedestrian and pickup routes are now posted and sent to parents.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file does not include accommodations for toddlers during an emergency and toddlers are enrolled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The emergency plan has updated to include specific accommodations and evacuation procedures for toddlers.”
Citation May 13, 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)
At the time of the inspection, there was no manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system since the facility opened on 2/16/2026. This is required to be conducted and documented every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “A manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted and documented. A dedicated log has been started.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of the inspection, the operator acknowledged that they did not notify the local traffic safety authorities 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, May 26, 2026): “Local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for children #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include a date of admission and did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “All identified children's records have been updated with missing admission dates and the persons designated by parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date/Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)/3270.124(b)(2)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the last name of the child. The emergency contact form for children #1 and #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “All identified children's emergency contact forms have been updated with missing details: Last name for child #2, Address of the physician for child #1 and #2, name address and phone number of the physician for child #5”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for children #1, #2 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for children #2, #3 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “All identified records have been updated with details: -work address and phone number for children #1, #2 and #3 - health insurance coverage and policy number for children #2, #3 and #5 -#5 does not have insurance”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for children #2 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “All identified records have been updated with details: -address for individual designated to pick up child #2 and #5”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in every child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The written emergency transport and staff plan is now conspicuously posted in the facility.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for children #1, #2 and #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “All identified children's records (#1, #2 and #3) have been updated with signatures and all missing details”
Citation May 13, 2026 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 acknowledged that they do not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “All enrolled parents have been provided with written instructions on how to access the regulations electronically and contact the regional office.”
Citation Dec 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “The emergency plan will include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Citation Dec 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
At the time of the inspection, the thermostat in the room measured 64° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2026): “The electric heat vents were turned down, and it lowered the temperature in the room. They will be turned back up, and the temperature will remain above 65° F.”
Citation Dec 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
At the time of the inspection, the electric baseboard heat vents throughout the facility measured 220° F and were not equipped with protective guards or insulated to prevent direct contact with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2026): “The electric baseboard heat vents will be covered with protective guards to prevent direct contact with children.”
Citation Dec 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the inspection, the first aid kits in the facility did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “Soap will be added to the first aid kit.”
Citation Dec 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No portable space heaters 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(a)
At the time of the inspection, an operating portable space heater was observed in the kitchen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “The portable space heater will be immediately removed.”
Citation Dec 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
At the time of the inspection, a Smart tike trampoline, in poor repair, was observed in the gross motor area. It had a tear on the jump pad where legs could get pinched when jumped upon.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “The trampoline will be removed.”
Citation Dec 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “The emergency plan will include accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Dec 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Comprehensive general liability insurance will be on file.”

“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
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $40.00 $32.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $40.00 $32.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $40.00 $32.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $32.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $32.00

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 18 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 1, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Create It Children Services Center LLC
Hours Monday–Wednesday 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Thursday 5:00 AM–8:00 AM; Friday 5:00 AM–8:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 802-7191
State certificate # CER-00256306
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Common questions

Has Create It Children Services Center had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 19 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Create It Children Services Center?

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

What is Create It Children Services Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 1, 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 Create It Children Services Center compare with other daycares in Lehigh County?

It is tied for #143 of 155 centers in Lehigh County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Create It Children Services Center last inspected?

May 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Create It Children Services Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for preschool, $40.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Create It Children Services Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Create It Children Services 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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