Creative Kids Learning Academy LLC
Creative Kids Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 61 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 28 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 28). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #45 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Child #1 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last assessment 5/29/24.
During the review of the fire detection system testing log it was observed that the system was tested on 12/5/25 and then again on 1/12/26 this is a span of 38 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Staff person #1 admitted that on 10/3/25 child #1 left the classroom walking into the reception area unsupervised.
Staff person #4 has an FBI clearance dated 7/5/19 and an updated one dated 12/27/24 which exceeds the requirement of clearances updated every 60 months. Staff person #4 does not have a child abuse clearance on file.
Staff person #1 is missing proof of annual emergency plan training, date of last training 11/23. Staff person #2 has not had initial emergency plan training.
Cert Rep observed 5 ceiling tiles in the school age room with water stains.
Child #2 is missing an updated health assessment, date of health assessment on file is 11/9/23.
Staff person #4 has a health assessment on file that is missing the physician's signature.
Staff person #3 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
Child #1 is missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
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Child #2 is missing the health insurance policy number.
Child #1 is missing the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical and minor first aid.
Staff person #2 is missing two written, nonfamily references.
During a compliant investigation, through multiple interviews, it was found that staff 1 told child 1 that she does not like him. Staff 1 is no longer employed at the facility.
Staff 2 (see LIS for date of hire) did not have the NSOR clearance upon the expiration of the 45 day provisional hire period.
Staff persons #1-4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Child 1 did not have the service provided section filled out on the fee agreement.
Child 2's last health assessment was 9/4/2020, making it more than 12 months since the last updated health report was conducted.
Child 1 had outdated health immunizations on file, which include the DTAP, HiB, Peumococcal and Polio immunizations. There also was no letter of exemption on file.
The facility had a fire drill on 10/15/2021 and not again until 1/4/2022 making it more than 60 days between fire drills.
Staff 1 did not have a completed pediatric first aid and cpr certificate. The certificate on file stated staff 1 had the online portion completed, but not the hands on portion. As per regulation, completion of training is required.
The infant room did not have a daily schedule posted in the facility.
Child 2 did not have physician information or health insurance information on the emergency contact form.
Child 2 last had the emergency form and fee agreement updated in May of 2021, making it more than 6 months since the update to the forms.
During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that staff 1 did not have a state police, NSOR or FBI clearance on file.
During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that staff 2 was in a classroom with 13 children during nap time. As per staff 2, the youngest child in the group was 2 years old.
During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that the facility's fire alarm testing last occurred on 10/13/2021, which makes it more then 30 days since the fire alarm system was last tested.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $63.00 | $44.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $63.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $61.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.00 | $41.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $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 Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Oct 9, 2025 (supervision): “Staff person #1 admitted that on 10/3/25 child #1 left the classroom walking into the reception area unsupervised.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Kids Learning Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 26, 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 Creative Kids Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is #45 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Kids Learning Academy LLC last inspected?
Jan 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Kids Learning Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $61.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Kids Learning Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Kids Learning Academy 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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