Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes
Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes is a certified child care center in Fountain Hill, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 19). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #48 of 155 centers in Lehigh County and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/26. At that time, the parent letter regarding the emergency plan was reviewed. The letter did not include the center's plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The director stated that if there was an emergency, parents would be notified by phone that the emergency had ended and would then be given information on how to reunite with their child. This information was not included in the letter.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/26. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the gate to the toddler playground. Peeling paint was observed on the window in the back corner in the room on the right upstairs.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/26. At that time, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a preschool child, was dated 5/29/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/26. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #1 was reviewed. The work phone number of the child's parents was not included on the form.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/1/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed behind the lunch table in the Older Toddler Room and along the walls where the children hang their backpacks in the Preschool Room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/1/25. At that time, a written statement of the infants' feeding schedules could not be located during the inspection.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/1/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained education from Moneague College in Jamaica. The education hat had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/16/24. At that time, the doors leading to the kitchen were propped open and there was nothing to prevent the children from having access to the kitchen. The oven was being used to heat up lunch. The temperature of the stovetop was 124° F and the top of the oven door was140° F at 9:50am.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/16/24. At that time, the fence along the perimeter of the playground was overgrown with foliage, some of which had sharp thorns. The storage shed located on the preschool playground was observed to have chipping wood and appears to be deteriorating due to weather exposure. The storage container on the toddler playground was cracked at the base on the bottom left corner.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/16/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the perimeter of the toddler playground fencing.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/16/24. At that time, a plastic bag tied in a knot was used to secure the doors of the storage container on the toddler playground. The plastic bag was accessible to the infants and toddlers who use the playground.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/16/24. At that time, the director stated that the traffic letter had been sent to Lehigh County EMA, St. Luke's, Cedar Brook, and LVCC Admin, but had not been sent to the local traffic safety authority, Fountain Hill Police Department.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/16/24. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 9/22/16. Staff Person #2 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 8/12/16.
The first aid kit in the 2nd floor Preschool classroom has no soap.
The 2nd floor Middle room with a capacity of 5, does not have a daily schedule posted and is not free from visible hazards. There is a lot of childcare equipment and toys piled in the room and closet making it not ready for childcare at any time.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility more than 60 days, does not have proof of the influenza immunization on file, nor do they have a note from a parent or guardian for exemption from the vaccination for strong personal objection or for religious beliefs.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility has not had their fee agreement reviewed and updated in over 6 months since 1/26/22.
Facility person # 1 hired and working in child care does not have proof of education on file.
Staff person # 1 does not have 12 hours of child care training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $54.80 | $44.40 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.80 | $44.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.80 | $42.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.60 | $40.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.20 | $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
Common questions
Has Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 19 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 30, 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 Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes compare with other daycares in Lehigh County?
It is tied for #48 of 155 centers in Lehigh County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes last inspected?
Aug 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.80 for newborn, $54.80 for infant, $50.80 for young toddler, $49.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lehigh Valley Child Care at ST Lukes?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers 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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