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Pennsylvania · Allentown · 18102

Leaders of Our Future INC

815 N 12th St, Allentown, PA 18102 · Lehigh County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Leaders of Our Future INC is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 76 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 31 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 31). 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 #67 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% 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
28 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 19, 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

Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 6
Records & paperwork 4
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 12, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
During a complaint investigation on 8/12/2026, Staff #1 admitted that on 8/7/2026 they wrapped both of their arms around child #1's waist and held child's arms in place, with an open palm, in order to prevent the child from hurting other children and staff. During this incident, the child #1's arms were restricted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2026): “1) 8/17/2026 The facility will immediately discontinue the use of physical restraint as a behavior management technique and ensure that all staff understand that children may not be restrained to restrict their movement. Staff #1 was given a written warning regarding the August 7, 2026 incident and…”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In the infant room, there was a crib in use that did not have two feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2026): “Infant teacher placed cribs two feet apart and the director confirmed the cribs are two feet apart”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
In the infant room, the hot water temperature measured at 116 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Water was turned off in infant classroom by provider”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles/Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3)
In the boys' bathroom, there was not a lidded garbage can. There was also a diapering area in the boys' bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Boys bathroom now has a lidded step on trash can.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The embedded outdoor play equipment had rubber mulch under it. However, the rubber mulch did not measure up to 6 inches of mulch. It measured at approximately 3 inches of mulch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “50 bags of mulch added to the playground to meet 6 inches of mulch requirment”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the young school age room, there were plastic bags in a cabinet that was unlocked and accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Plastic bags removed from the cabinet and cabinets lock in place.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
It was observed that staff 1 did not wash hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Staff was trained on 4/15/2025 on proper protocol for hand washing/toileting/diapering and sanitizing/disinfecting regulations.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
In the infant room, there was no daily schedule posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Infant schedule was placed and in view for all staff/parents to see on the wall.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Children 1 and 2 were found to be working with two therapists from an outside agency. There was no daycare staff present. Prior to 4/14/2025, there was no letter on file from the children's parents/legal guardians giving permission for the children to work alone with outside organizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Child 1 and 2 now have a written letter signed and date by parents indicating that the children may be in a separate classroom with their therapist.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection conducted 4/17/2024, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “Director added to emergency plan is section "Organization and responsibilities, Electronic access through one drive and ProCare 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…”
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Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/17/2024, staff person #2 completed emergency plan training on 3/28/2022 and 7/11/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2024): “Emergency plan training is current.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/17/2024, the following children were not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP: Child #1: Received 3 of 4 doses of Pneumococcal vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #1 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). Child #2: Received 3 of 4 doses each of Pneumococcal, HIB, and IPV vaccines. No documentation of receiving MMR, Hepatitis A, or Varicella vaccines. There was no exemption on file. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “Director received letter and appointment date and times for all children missing immunizations so they can be in care. Policy in handbook indicates all children must follow regulations to attend our childcare.”
Citation Apr 17, 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)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/17/2024, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 8/3/2023-9/5/2023, 11/3/2023-12/5/2023, 12/5/2023-1/5/2024, 1/5/2024-2/5/2024, 3/5/2024-4/5/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “Fire detection testing log is current.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/17/2024, staff evaluations for staff person #3 were dated 2/1/2022 and 8/17/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2024): “Staff evaluation is current.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/17/2024, emergency contact forms were not present in the Pre-K room for the group assigned to staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “The updated emergency documents for the children assigned to the classroom were printed and placed in the classroom emergency binder.”
Core safety Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/12/2023-4/27/2023, Staff person #1's PSP clearance was updated 12/15/2016-5/10/2022, which is past 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “Staff has clearances up to date and in file.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/12/2023-4/27/2023, the last health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 4/6/2022. Child #1 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “Child has an upcoming appointment physical. Proof on file.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/12/2023-4/27/2023, the facility's last annual letter to local traffic safety authorities was dated 3/31/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2023): “A new letter was sent to traffic authorities on 4/27/2023. The director will update the letter prior to expiring every year.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection conducted 4/12/2023-4/27/2023, the financial agreement for Child #2 was last updated on 7/13/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “The director notified the parent and she came to the facility to sign and date the financial agreement.”
Core safety Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, the following staff had clearances/training exceed 60 months: Staff #1: FBI clearances dated 7/11/2016 and 7/23/2021 Staff #3: Mandated reporter training completed 6/12/2015 and 7/14/2020. Staff #5 started working prior to receiving NSOR clearance dated 4/6/2022. Staff #2 completed Mandated Reporter training on 1/1/2022, which is after 90 days of first day caring for children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Clearances are all up to date.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, facility's emergency plan did not include method to contact parents that an emergency has occurred or how to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunified with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Provider added that the facility will contact parents via phone or the Procare app if an emergency situation arises and will notify parents when the emergency has ended and the whereabouts of their children.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.66(b)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, unlabeled room deodorizing sprays were observed in the Preschool and Younger Toddler rooms. The deodorizing spray was observed to be in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children below the diapering area in the Preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2022): “Provider labeled both bottles immediately and moved the spray to an a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to children.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the Preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Director posted emergency numbers in the preschool room.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, a vent cover in the Young School Age room was observed to be damaged, exposing a hole in the floor. The vent had sharp edges. Peeling plaster and paint was observed in the Infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2022): “Director will either repair the vent cover or make this area inaccessible to children. Staff immediately placed tape over the area of peeling paint/plaster in Infant room.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, outdoor playground in the left playground area was observed with less than 6 inches of rubber mulch under embedded equipment as recommended by CPSC guidelines.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2022): “Facility has ordered additional rubber mulch and will rake rubber mulch to the center of the playground so that there is at least 6 inches of mulch under the embedded playground set.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, facility's refrigerator was broken. Facility moved perishable foods to the facility's refrigerator at their next door location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2022): “Facility will replace refrigerator. In the meantime, perishable foods will be stored at the facility's next door location.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(2)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, initial health report for Child #3 was dated 8/13/2021, which was over 6 months prior to first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Health assessment is current.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, immunization record for Child #1 indicated that child received one dose of Hepatitis A vaccine which is not in accordance with schedule recommended by the ACIP for this child's age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2022): “Director contacted the child's parent who reported that they will schedule an appointment for child to receive second dose of Hepatitis A vaccine. Parent will provide facility with updated immunization record.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, Staff #1 did not renew certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR before the expiration. Staff's prior training expired 1/18/2022 and completed renewal training on 4/9/2022. Staff #1 completed online portion on 12/29/2021; however, this did not result in a certificate. Staff #2 completed pediatric first-aid and CPR training on 4/9/2022, which is past 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Pediatric First-aid and CPR training is current.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, Staff #2 completed Health and Safety training on 3/30/2022 which was past 90 days after hire date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Health and safety training is current.”
Citation Apr 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On renewal inspection conducted 4/19/2022, Staff #1 completed 6 hours and Staff #3 did not complete any hours of annual child care training for the training year 12/19/2020-12/19/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Staff is working on getting trainings.”

“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

Violation found Aug 12, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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) $55.00 $50.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $55.00 $50.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $52.00 $45.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $42.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $48.00 $40.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $38.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $38.00

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

Capacity 76 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 17, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Feb 28, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Leaders Of Our Future INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 221-9862
State certificate # CER-00250268
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Common questions

Has Leaders of Our Future INC 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 Aug 12, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “During a complaint investigation on 8/12/2026, Staff #1 admitted that on 8/7/2026 they wrapped both of their arms around child #1's waist and held child's arms in place, with an open palm, in order to prevent the child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Leaders of Our Future INC?

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 Leaders of Our Future INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Feb 28, 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 Leaders of Our Future INC 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 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Leaders of Our Future INC last inspected?

Jan 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Leaders of Our Future INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $52.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Leaders of Our Future INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Leaders Of Our Future 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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