Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning
Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning is a certified child care center in Dallas, PA, with capacity for 713 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 5 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 5). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #17 of 102 centers in Luzerne County and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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It was reported that an 8-year-old child fell down a slide and fractured her elbow on 6/5/26. During incident investigation, rep obtained a written statement from the staff who was present during the incident. The written statement confirms that although the staff was actively supervising his group of children on the playground, the staff also allowed children of all ages to utilize the slide. The manufacturer's suggested age range for this slide is 2-6 years of age.
During a complaint investigation on 12/18/25, Staff disclosed that the PSP room was out of ratio for 5 minutes prior to rep arriving. One staff was responsible for 8 children. Additionally, staff also disclosed that during the summer of 2025, Ratios were 1:17 in the pre k room.
On 04/29/24, the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter (dated 4/26/24) and found that there were several areas of noncompliance related to the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17) that require corrections. As of 7/24/24 the facility has not been able to supply the inspector with a PWS Compliance Staus letter indicating that the facility is in compliance with the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).
On 04/29/24, the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter (dated 4/26/24) and found that there were several areas of noncompliance related to the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17) that require corrections.
The inspector received information from the provider noting that the facility was out of compliance with DEP and that corrections needed to be made to regain compliance,
“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) | $70.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $39.00 | $31.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $39.00 | $31.60 |
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 Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Dec 18, 2025 (staff ratios): “During a complaint investigation on 12/18/25, Staff disclosed that the PSP room was out of ratio for 5 minutes prior to rep arriving. One staff was responsible for 8 children. Additionally, staff also disclosed that…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning?
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 Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 11, 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 Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning compare with other daycares in Luzerne County?
It is tied for #17 of 102 centers in Luzerne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning last inspected?
Sep 15, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lake-Lehman School/Lehman-Jackson Early Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lake-Lehman School District.
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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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