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Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH

106 N 17th St, Allentown, PA 18104 · Lehigh County
Keystone STAR 3

Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#23 of 82 centers in Allentown
1 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 4
Records & paperwork 4
Training & qualifications 2
Building & playground safety 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/26, the facility's emergency plan was reviewed at that time and the last documented update and review of the plan was January 24, 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Emergency plan was reviewed and updated.”
Citation Apr 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/26, child files were reviewed at time of inspection and found that child #1's initial health assessment was dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance. The health assessment was dated 4/9/26. (See code sheet for first day of attendance.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Health assessment was updated.”
Citation Apr 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/26, staff files were reviewed at time of inspection and found Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/13/20 and the most recent mandated reporter training being dated 7/30/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Mandated reporter training was completed.”
Core safety Apr 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1's disclosure statement was not signed at initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Disclosure was signed.”
Citation Apr 25, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Several bottles at the facility were not labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Bottles were labeled.”
Citation Apr 25, 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 renewal inspection, the most recent fire detection system inspection on file dated 11/16/24 by Johnson Controls, showed multiple functional failures and there was no report to show they had been corrected.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Fire detection system inspection was placed on file.”
Citation Apr 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 4/10/25 and Child #2's initial health assessment is dated 11/1/24. Both were received more than 60 days after their first day of attendance at the facility. See code sheet for start dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Child #1 and #2 health assessments were updated.”
Citation Apr 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff Person #1 only had one written reference on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Staff person #1 2nd written reference was placed in the file.”
Citation Apr 11, 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)
There was a fire alarm inspection done in 9/2023 that showed areas that failed inspection. There is no evidence that these areas have been corrected.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2024): “Obtained the verification that corrections were made from the Allentown School District.”
Citation Apr 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Child #1's emergency contact form did not have the address or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Emergency contact form was updated.”
Citation Apr 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain the health insurance and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The emergency contact form was updated.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the annual renewal inspection, one cot was not labeled with the child's identifying information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Cot was labeled.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During the annual renewal inspection on 4/13/2023, child 1 did not obtain a health assessment until after 60 days upon enrollment. Child 2 has a health assessment dated 8/4/2022 on file, which makes it more than 6 months since the last health assessment update. (Please see LIS for dates of admission)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Health assessments, and shot immunization were updated in children's files.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 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, May 9, 2023): “Staff #1 completed the one-hour health and safety training.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child 2 had a fee agreement that was dated 9/9/2022, making it more than 6 months since the last update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “The fee agreement was updated.”

“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

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
Certificate valid through Jul 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Aug 4, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 820-5333
State certificate # CER-00255134
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Common questions

Has Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH 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 Apr 25, 2025 (background checks): “Staff person #1's disclosure statement was not signed at initial hire.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH 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 Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Aug 4, 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 Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is #23 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH last inspected?

Apr 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH 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 Childrens Centers/Allen High SCH?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers INC.

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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