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Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Muhlenberg SCH

740 N 21st St, Allentown, PA 18104 · Lehigh County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 3

Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Muhlenberg SCH is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 7 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#12 of 82 centers in Allentown
2 Core-safety citations
5 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
7 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Mar 25, 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

Records & paperwork 4
Staff ratios 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/5/26. Upon arrival at approximately 7:45 AM, only 1 facility person was present with 5 children in care. A second staff person arrived at approximately 8:25 AM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “On 3/5/2026 a second staff was placed at the facility. A second staff will be placed daily in the AM and PM programing times. A email with the staff name and time present will be emailed weekly at the end of the work week to the regulatory inspector until June 2026 when the program closes for…”
Core safety Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
Staff Person #1 was the only facility person present at time of inspection on March 13, 2025. Three children were present at time of arrival and two additional children arrived during the course of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Two staff individuals will be at the site when two or more children are in care.”
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
The facility did not have their pick up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2024): “Pick up and drop off procedures were posted.”
Citation Mar 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact form for child 3 does not include the address of the child's physician. Provider corrected violation on site. The following children's emergency contact form does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released; children 1, 2, 3, and 4. Provider corrected violation for children 1 and 2 on site. Emergency contact form for child 1 does not have the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Provider corrected violation on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “The address was added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Mar 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Parent used initials.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “The written consent by the parent for emergency medical care was added.”
Citation Mar 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Emergency contact information for child 4 does not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “The health insurance policy number was added to the form.”
Citation Mar 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Emergency contact information for child 1 does not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Parent used initials.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Signed consent for administration of minor first-aid was added.”

“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.) $38.40 $31.20
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $38.40 $31.20

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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Mar 12, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 264-1307
State certificate # CER-00256159
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Common questions

Has Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Muhlenberg SCH had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 5, 2026 (staff ratios): “A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/5/26. Upon arrival at approximately 7:45 AM, only 1 facility person was present with 5 children in care. A second staff person arrived at approximately 8:25 AM.” 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/Muhlenberg SCH?

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

STAR 3, effective Mar 12, 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/Muhlenberg SCH compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is #12 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Muhlenberg SCH last inspected?

Mar 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Muhlenberg SCH cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $38.40 for young school-age, $38.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Muhlenberg 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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