Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Shawnee Elem
Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Shawnee Elem is a certified child care center in Easton, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #9 of 40 centers in Easton and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
Emergency contact form for child # 1 did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid by staff.
File for Staff # 2 did not contain an updated FBI clearance, one in file is dated 9/21/18.
File for Staff # 1 did not contain an updated health assessment, one in file is dated 12/12/22.
File for Child # 1 did not contain a health assessment.
Staff files and children's files were not accessible to Cert. Rep. during renewal inspection on 1/22/25.
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.
Staff Person #1, date of hire 8/30/21, does not have Pediatric First Aid & CPR training documentation
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.20 | $28.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.20 | $28.60 |
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 Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Shawnee Elem 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 Jan 22, 2025 (background checks): “File for Staff # 2 did not contain an updated FBI clearance, one in file is dated 9/21/18.” 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 at Shawnee Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Shawnee Elem 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 at Shawnee Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 17, 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 at Shawnee Elem compare with other daycares in Easton?
It is tied for #9 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Shawnee Elem last inspected?
Jan 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Shawnee Elem cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $35.20 for young school-age, $35.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Shawnee Elem?
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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