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Pennsylvania · Allentown · 18109

Happy Faces Child Care

1801 Union Blvd Ste 9, Allentown, PA 18109 · Lehigh County
Keystone STAR 1

Happy Faces Child Care is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 40 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 40). 19 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #67 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #67 of 82 centers in Allentown
3 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 18, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Dec 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 3, 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

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 8
Food & feeding 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The emergency plan has not been reviewed and updated since 5/29/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “The emergency plan will be reviewed and updated as needed.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There are three missing protective receptacle covers in the Preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “Protective receptacle covers were placed in the outlets without them.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The chair in the Young Toddler room is ripped, resulting in exposed foam.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “The facility will remove the ripped chair from the premises.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
There are two cribs that are not labeled for use by a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Both of the cribs will be labeled.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Staff person #1 did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Operator told staff to wash the child's hands. Operator will tell all staff that that they must always wash their hands and the child's hands after diapering a child. Operator will hang a poster with the proper diaper changing procedure including hand washing for the staff and child above all…”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person #2 does not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “Staff person #1 will obtain and submit a health assessment.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
Staff person #1 did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Operator told staff to wash their hands. Operator will tell all staff that that they must always wash their hands after toileting and diapering a child. Operator will hang a poster with the proper diaper changing procedure including hand washing above all changing tables.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
There is no menu posted or provided to families.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “The menu will be posted at least one week in advance at the entrance of the center.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
There is no written parental statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “A written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule will be obtained for all infants.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
The bottles in the Young Toddler room are not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “All bottles will be labeled.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
There is no verification that an emergency drill has been conducted in the last 12 months
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “An emergency drill will be conducted.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Child #5 has been enrolled for more than 60 days and does not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “A health assessment will be obtained for Child #5.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement for Child #1 is not signed by the parent. The agreement for Child #5 does not include the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “The agreement for Child #1 will be signed by their parent. The date of admission will be added to the agreement for Child #5.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid/Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(4)
The agreement for Child #2 does not include the date on which the fee is to be paid. The agreements for the following children do not include arrival and departure times: Child #1 and Child #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “The date payment is due will be added to the agreement for Child #2. The arrival and departure times will be added to the agreements for Child #1 and Child #4.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
There is no approved assessment on file for the following children: Child #3 and Child #4. Both children have been enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “Child service reports will be completed for Child #3 and Child #4.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)
The name, address and telephone number of Child #1's physician is not included on the emergency contact form. There is no health insurance coverage or policy number on the emergency contact forms for the following children: Child #2 and Child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “The name, address and telephone number of the child's physician will be added to the emergency contact form Child #1.The health insurance coverage and policy number will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #5.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact forms for the following children do not include the parent's home or work address: Child #2 and Child #4. The emergency contact forms for the following children do not include information on the child's disability or special needs: Child #1, Child #4 and Child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “The parent's home and work address will be added to the emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #4. Information on the child's disability will be added to the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #4 and Child #5.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #3 have not been updated since 3-11-25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #3 will be updated.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5)
Staff person #2 does not have verification of education on file. Staff person #1 does not any written, non-family references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Staff person #2 will provide verification of their education. Staff person #1 will provide two written, non-family references.”
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Citation Dec 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
Emergency numbers are not posted in the facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2025): “The telephone of the newest hospital, police department, fire department and poison control will be posted in each room.”
Citation Dec 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There is a water-stained ceiling tile in the Boys restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2025): “The water-stained ceiling tile will be replaced.”
Citation Dec 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
The cots in the Toddler room are not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2025): “The cots in the Toddler rom will be labeled.”
Citation Dec 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person #1 had their health assessment more than 12 months prior to starting at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2025): “Staff person #1 will get a health assessment.”
Citation Dec 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)
The following staff members do not have verification of their education: staff person #1 and staff person #2. Staff person #1 does not have two written, non-family references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2025): “Staff person #1 & staff person #2 will provide verification of their education. Staff person #1 will submit two written, non-family references.”
Citation May 15, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “The emergency plan will address continuity of operations. The operator will submit the updated emergency plan to the Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency and to the local municipality of Allentown.”
Citation May 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There are 5 exposed bolts on the fence around the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2024): “The exposed bolts will be covered.”
Citation May 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person #1 does not have verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “The Director submitted all transcripts to an approved company to provide translation and the American equivalency of the Director's degrees from the Dominican Republic on 6/24/24. As soon as the Director receives the paperwork from World Education Services, she will submit it to cert rep for review.”
Core safety Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff Person #1 previous FBI clearance was dated 12/12/17 and was not updated until 1/11/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “Clearances will be renewed before date of expiration.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
There was a small hole in the wall behind the door in the blue bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “Door handle wall protectors are applied behind the door.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, Staff Person #6, and Staff Person #7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “Professional development will be completed within 90 days of hire. Any new trainings will be completed by the deadline given.”
Core safety Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff Person #1 lived in New York, within the 5 years prior to beginning employment at the facility and did not have clearances from New York on file, nor proof that they were applied for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “Staff has requested for NY clearances and is awaiting results.”
Core safety Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #2 began in a child care position on 9/1/2021 and did not receive her National Sex Offender Registry certification until 1/5/2022. Completed clearances are required prior to a staff person beginning in a child care position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “NSOR clearances will be requested prior to starting employment.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There were small areas of peeling paint on one of the walls in the preschool room and one of the walls in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Peeling paint will be fixed and covered.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Bolts on the fence surrounding the outdoor play area were exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “All bolts around fences will be covered/wrapped.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Per file review at the facility, Staff person #2 began in a child care position on 9/1/2021 and did not have a physical completed until 10/11/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2022): “Physicals will be needed prior to starting employment.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
There were no written statements from parents for feeding schedules for the infants in care at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Parents will provide feeding schedule for the infants.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Per review of child files, children # 1and #2 's agreements were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Agreements will be signed by operator.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
Per review of children's files at the facility, children #1 and #2 were missing the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Missing Tuition fees will be added to agreement forms.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Per review of children's files at the facility, the operator is not specifying the date of the child's admission on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Childs admission dates will be added to agreement forms.”
Citation Feb 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
There was no written plan posted to identify means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Emergency written plan will be posted in all classrooms.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $34.00 $27.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $30.00 $25.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $30.00 $25.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $28.00 $25.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $26.00 $23.80
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $26.00 $23.80

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 39 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 25, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 7, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kiddie City Child Care INC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 350-3220
State certificate # CER-00249491
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Common questions

Has Happy Faces Child Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Feb 13, 2023 (background checks): “Staff Person #1 previous FBI clearance was dated 12/12/17 and was not updated until 1/11/2023.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Happy Faces Child Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Happy Faces Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Happy Faces Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 7, 2025. 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 Happy Faces Child Care compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is tied for #67 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Happy Faces Child Care last inspected?

Nov 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Happy Faces Child Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $34.00 for infant, $30.00 for young toddler, $30.00 for older toddler, $28.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Happy Faces Child Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddie City Child Care INC.

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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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