Creative Kids Child Development Center · New Tripoli
Creative Kids Child Development Center is a certified child care center in New Tripoli, PA, with capacity for 160 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 38 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 38). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #105 of 155 centers in Lehigh County and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/6/25. At that time, it was determined that on October 27, 2025, three children were in a tunnel on the playground. The children all had pulled down their pants and were touching/licking each other's private areas. Staff were alerted to this by another child as none were able to see what was happening.
On October 17, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility a review of staff files found that staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry verification dated 1/9/2020 and a current dated 3/12/2025.
In the preschool room children planted sweet pea flower seeds, which are toxic.
Outdoor play equipment had an area of peeling paint.
An outdoor climbing toy had a large hole in it, which had previously been covered with tape, but the tape had become loose exposing the hole.
A child's medication at the facility expired January 2025.
As per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last documented fire drill was conducted on November 27, 2024.
As per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last documented fire detection system test was conducted on November 27, 2024.
In the preschool room, a plastic bin containing toys was cracked.
Staff person #1 and Staff Person #2 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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
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It was observed in the preschool room that a broken cabinet door was left leaning against the wall behind the bathroom door. This created a visible hazard due to weight and size of that cabinet door.
It was observed in the young preschool room that the windowsill on the right side of the room contained chipped paint and plaster.
It was observed in the school age bathroom that the sink was broken and not in good repair.
It was observed in the preschool room that the garbage can did not have a lid.
It was observed in the preschool room that three rest mats used by the children were ripped and not in good repair.
It was observed in the infant room that the refrigerator used for the children did not contain a thermometer.
File for child #1, (see code sheet for birth date), contained two physicals. One was dated 10/20/21, and an updated physical was dated for 10/24/23. These dates verify that a health report was not on file every 12 months as required.
It was observed and stated by facility staff that the facility was not serving at least three out of the four food groups during breakfast.
Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the work address for the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 did not contain the release person's address.
Files for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #7 did not contain a minimum of 12 clock hours of annual child care training as required.
It was observed in the YPK room that 18 children were present at the time of inspection participating in free play. The established room capacity on file was listed as 14 children for that childcare space. During the inspection, the facility requested the room be remeasured and a new established capacity was determined for the YPK room that allows for 16 children in that childcare space.
It was observed in the school age room that the area under the sink was left dirty from a previous water leak, and a rug in the prekindergarten room was easily moved and was not laying flat causing a visible tripping hazard.
The health assessment on file for child #3, who is of preschool age, was dated 3/24/21. No updated health assessment, completed within the last 12 months, was observed on file.
Health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a written lock-down procedure. It was also observed that the letter provided to each enrolled family did not include and explanation of all the emergency procedures as required from their emergency plan. The letter did not include the facility's lock-down procedure or specify the accommodations made for infants, toddlers, those with special needs or chronic medical conditions.
File for child #1, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a health assessment or the status of the child's immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. File for child #2 and #4, see code sheet for enrollment dates, did not include the status of all the child's immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Both children did not have current documentation on file regarding the recommended influenza vaccine.
File for child #2 had written verification that the emergency contact form and agreement was lasted reviewed, signed and dated by the parent on 3/3/20; this review is dated more than 6 months ago.
In the wobblers room, inspector observed toxics (suntan lotion) in the unlocked cabinet. Provider immediately removed toxic.
In the school age room,on the right side of the room when first entering, inspector observed the boarder that is located along the bottom of the wall no longer attached to the wall.
The door in the school age room and preschool room were stuck and took a few pushes to open. Provider plans to replace doors in the spring.
In the infant room, inspector observed an infant in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
Staff 3 DOH - 8.24.20 - does not have a valid tb screening on file. Staff 3 has a tb screening on file dated 4.17.19
A wall was removed in the preschool room making the room bigger. At time of inspection, children were in the unmeasured space.
Facility's emergency plan does not consist of a plan that provides accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Provider does not have a copy of the receipt for the installations of the fire alarms on file.
Staff 1's file does not have proof of 30 credits to qualify as an ags. Staff 2's file does not have proof of 15 credits and 1250 hours of experience on file to qualify as an ags.
Child 1's emergency contact information does not include the name of the health insurance coverage.
“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.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $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
Common questions
Has Creative Kids Child Development 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 Nov 7, 2025 (supervision): “A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/6/25. At that time, it was determined that on October 27, 2025, three children were in a tunnel on the playground. The children all had pulled down their pants…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Kids Child Development Center?
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 Creative Kids Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 9, 2019. 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 Creative Kids Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Lehigh County?
It is tied for #105 of 155 centers in Lehigh County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Kids Child Development Center last inspected?
Oct 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Kids Child Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.00 for infant, $41.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler, $39.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Kids Child Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jenny M Miller & Kayla M McCreery.
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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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