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Immaculate Conception School Preschool

300 W Babbitt Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 · Northampton County
Keystone STAR 1

Immaculate Conception School Preschool is a certified child care center in Pen Argyl, PA, with capacity for 93 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 46 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (19 of 46). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #4 of 5 centers in Pen Argyl and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #4 of 5 centers in Pen Argyl
3 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
46 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 7, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 13, 2023 · 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 19
Training & qualifications 8
Building & playground safety 6
Health & medication 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not update their health assessment every 2 years, as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 9/19/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Staff person #2 received an updated health assessment.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
At the time of the inspection, the fire drill log did not contain a hypothetical location of the fire in the facility for the drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “The next fire drill will contain a hypothetical location and will be documented as such on the approved fire drill log form.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 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, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was done on 10/28/25 and the previous monitoring date of 9/16/25. This reflects a timeframe of longer than the required 30-day period for manually monitoring the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “The system was tested on 11/7/25 and will be documented on the manual monthly monitoring portion of the fire drill log. The next manual monitoring of the fire detection system will be within 30 days.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, staff persons #2 and #3 did not have documentation of fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional within the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Staff person #2 completed fire safety training on 11/10 on PA Keys website. Staff person #3 will complete fire safety training on PA Keys website.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 did not have education on file. Staff person #4 did not have 2,500 hours of documented childcare experience to accompany the high school diploma on file. These staff could not qualify for the position they were performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Staff person #3 will have education on file. Verification of prior childcare experience will be on file for staff person #4.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the inspection, there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency the before/after care child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be posted in the before/after care child care space.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 did not have any hours of childcare training on file during their 9/24-9/25 training period. Staff person #5 only had 7.5 hours of childcare training on file during the 9/24-9/25 training period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Staff person #3 will take 12 clock hours of childcare training on Better Kid Care. Staff person #5 will take 4.5 hours of childcare training on Better Kid Care.”
Core safety Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1, #2, and #3 do not have dates of signature on their disclosure statements. Staff person #6 did not sign the disclosure statement until 10/9/24 and not at initial hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #2 did not have a PA State Police clearance and FBI clearance on file. Staff person #2 also did not receive a Child Abuse Clerance and a NSOR certificate until 8/23/24 and 5/6/24, respectively, and was employed at the facility for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are on file. The Disclosure Statements of Staff # 1,2, and 3 were corrected and signed and indicated from their start date of work. Staff # 2 had issued in filing and receiving her clearances due to her…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 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 30, 2025): “The children's records and Emergency Contact information are kept in a safe file cabinet in the main building at the principal's office. * Teachers and Staff in the Preschool and Extended Care programs were provided copies of the children's Emergency * Emergency Contact Information in addition to…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(e)/3270.182(7)
The operator acknowledged that there was no facility file for accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “An incident report occurred on February 7, 2023, last school year. The incident was documented and reported within 24 hours of the incident. The report was not filed in the students record file of the inspection. The document has been kept in file for record purposes. Moving forward, incident…”
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Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff persons #1, #2 #3, #7, #8 and #10 do not have documentation of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire and then again when the plan was reviewed in September 2024 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Immaculate Conception School staff had scheduled the Emergency Training/Review on November 13, 2024. The training was not documented and logged after the training/review date. A log for the training/review was documented and kept in the file for record purposes. Moving forward, all training and…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
In the Pre-K 3 room, a trash can without a lid was observed and inside were tissues that were contaminated by human secretions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The Pre-K 3 classroom and bathrooms were provided with trash cans with lids to ensure sanitation and safety in the classrooms and bathrooms.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The facility did not have handwashing signs posted by the toilets and sinks in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “All facility restrooms and sinks were provided with laminated hand washing signs on November 27, 2024, upon receiving the inspection report. The inspector has graciously provided our facility copies of the hand washing poster signs through email.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The health report on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “The health report for child #1 was sent home for the family physician to complete. The child's file was reviewed and has indicated religious exemption for immunization law. Nevertheless, the parent will provide the facility with a written statement from the child's physician that their child is…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
Staff person #1 did not receive a health assessment and TB screening until 9/30/24 and not at initial service in the facility. Staff person #2 did not receive a health assessment at initial service in the facility until 10/4/24 and does not have a TB screening on file (see LIS code sheet for date of hire) Staff person #3 does not have Tb screening dated within 12 months of initial service in the facility. This is evidenced by the TB screening on file dated 3/31/21 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #4 and staff person #6 did not receive a health assessment and TB screening until 10/4/24 and 10/9/24, respectively, which was not at initial service in the facility (See LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “At the initial stage of the school's preschool and extended programs, we were not under the PA OCDEL but under our Diocese Early Childhood program, and the staff were not required of the state standards and regulations. Upon approval of the application, our staff worked on the requirements as we…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
The health assessment for staff persons #7 and #10 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The health assessment for staff #7 and staff #10 will complete the form by December 18, 2024. Both staff member will be required to complete the form by their doctors. It will include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination the physician's or CRNP's assessment…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
In both of the Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 classrooms, potentially hazardous food including yogurt, Lunchables, and tuna salad were observed in children's lunchboxes in their cubbies and were not refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The staff were made aware of the recommendation regarding food safety. Staff will check lunch boxes to ensure that perishable food (yogurt, tuna salad, cold cut sandwiches, etc.) brought from home will be collected and refrigerated upon children's arrival.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The operator did not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “We will have an emergency drill. It will be documented on the emergency drill log.”
Citation Nov 19, 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 operator did not have a manual monthly monitoring log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Moving forward, the facility will implement the set monthly fire detection test and drills/testing of the system every 30 days will be logged and documented.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility did not have a policy relating to child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Child maltreatment policies were added to our safety protocols in addition to our Diocese of Allentown/Immaculate Conception School Child Protection Policy. * Educate staff and provide training in analyzing solutions, addressing problems calmly and patiently. * Teachers to read the Child Protection…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #5, #7 and #10 do not have annual fire safety training on file. Staff person #8 has fire safety training on file dated 11/13/24 but none within the first 12 months of employment (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “he staff were provided an online fire safety training on November 13, 2024, the through The Learningtree Network. Staff #2 completed the fire safety training on 12/4/2024, Staff #3 completed training on 12/5/2024, and Staff #5 completed the training on 11/24/2024. * Staff #1, #7, and #10 are given…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #1 and # 8 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. Staff person #2 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and safety training requirements and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “The staff # 1 - Her pre-service training on January 14, 2024, and Pediatric First Aid/CPR on January 24, 2024, and the First Aid/CPR certificate has been requested for her records from December 4, 2024. Staff # 8 - received her pre-service training on November 28, 2023, and her certificate is on…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
Staff person #1, #2, and #7 did not have education and/or experience on file and therefore, could not qualify for the position they are performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Staff person # 1 who works at the extended care program has requested for her bachelor's degree for her records at East Stroudsburg University (1976) and records were submitted December 5, 2024. Also, Staff person # 2 has her educational records on file (filed 11/21/2024), and Staff person #7 has…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #7, #8 and #10 do not have written evaluations dated within the past 12 months on file and have been employed at the facility for more than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “The written evaluations were not issued and not incompliance. This is another area of improvement that as a director of the program need to put in place. Written evaluations were not implemented last year, however, oral and informal observations and discussions were given by the director. Written…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play, was not posted in the before/after care or Pre-K 4 rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The correction in posting the written plans of daily activities, routine, free play was addressed by posting schedule/daily plan in the before/after care location and Pre-K4 classroom.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreement on file for child #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The agreement records for child #5 was completed and the designated person/family member was added to whom their child has to be released for pick-up. This correction was completed on December 4, 2024.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement on file for children #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The omission of the admission dates has been corrected/completed. * The children's records (Child # 1, #2, #3 and #5) were updated/corrected with the date of admission on December 4, 2024. * The records are now complete in their school records/file.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact forms for child #3 did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The forms used for before/after care children did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The emergency contact form for child #3 was completed and child's physician's name, address and telephone number were provided. This correction for child #3 form was completed and resolved on December 4, 2024. The forms used for before/after care children will include the name, address and…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The forms used for before/after care children did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The corrections for Children #2, #3, #4, and #5 were completed. The work address and telephone numbers of the parents were added to complete the important information. Before/after care children now have emergency contact forms to include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The forms used for before/after care children did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The emergency contact forms for before/after care children now include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The forms used for before/after care children did not include a name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The correction was made to complete the emergency forms for children # 1, #2, #3, and #4. The addresses of the individuals designated were provided in the students' records on December 4, 2024. The forms used for before/after care children now include a name, address and telephone number of the…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Emergency contact forms were missing for the children present in the before/after care, Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Once updated, emergency contact forms will be placed in all childcare spaces of children receiving care in those spaces including before/after care space. The school reviewed the list of the children in Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 who attend the before and after school care program. There are only 7 children…”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include a parent signature or date of review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “This correction was completed yesterday, December 4, 2024. The Pre-K teacher asked the parent of Child#4 to sign and date the emergency contact form then the parent picked up her child at dismissal time.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 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)
The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The forms used for before/after care children did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. It also did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Emergency contact form will include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child for all children listed and before/after care children.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Staff # 2 has completed her nonfamily member references on November 20, 2024, and November 21.2024 and is in compliance with this requirement.”
Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff person #1, #2, #5 and #7 do not have any clock hours of the required 12 clock hours of childcare training on file during the 9/23-9/24 training period. Staff person #3, #8 and #10 only have 10 clock hours of childcare training during the 9/23-9/24 training period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Our staff's incomplete or incompliance of the 12-hour clock training was due to lack of awareness of the time frame for the requirement dates. The inspection protocol made us more aware of the time frame inclusion for the trainings to be completed (ex. 9/23-9/24, 9/24-9/25). Staff listed will…”
Core safety Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
Staff person #1 & staff person #2 are not in ratio. There are 6 preschool aged children and 22 young school age children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “A third staff member was moved to the room in order to be in ratio.”
Core safety Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff person #1 & staff person #2 were not assigned the responsibility of specific children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on…”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
No emergency telephone numbers are posted by the telephone in the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Emergency telephone numbers will be posted near the telephone in the school age room.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
There is no first aid kit in the before/after care room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “A first aid kit will be placed in the school age room.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
There is no written daily schedule posted in the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “The daily schedule will be posted in the school age room.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in the school age room.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
Neither the regulations nor directions to access the regulations electronically are posted in the facility. There are no instructions for contacting the regional office posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “The operator will post the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office near the entrance to the facility,”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The facility does not have liability insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “The facility will obtain & provide cert rep with liability insurance policy information.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 has a health assessment on file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “Staff person #1 & staff person #2 will obtain & submit health assessments including TB screenings.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff person #1 does not have any written, non-family references. Staff person #2 has one written, non-family reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2023): “Staff person #1 will provide & submit two written, non-family references. Staff person #2 will provide one written, non-family reference.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 93 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 20, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Immaculate Conception School
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00250380
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Common questions

Has Immaculate Conception School Preschool 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 Nov 19, 2024 (background checks): “Staff person #1, #2, and #3 do not have dates of signature on their disclosure statements. Staff person #6 did not sign the disclosure statement until 10/9/24 and not at initial hire (see LIS code sheet for date of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Immaculate Conception School Preschool?

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

What is Immaculate Conception School Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 20, 2024. 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 Immaculate Conception School Preschool compare with other daycares in Pen Argyl?

It is tied for #4 of 5 centers in Pen Argyl by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Immaculate Conception School Preschool last inspected?

Nov 7, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Immaculate Conception School Preschool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Immaculate Conception School.

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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