Lehigh Valley Hospital Childrens Early
Lehigh Valley Hospital Childrens Early is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 103 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Child #1 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last assessment 1/21/25.
The facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.
The facility has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Staff 1 and 2 had first aid training completed through the National CPR Foundation. The National CPR Foundation is not on the list of approved first aid providers.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.80 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $54.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.40 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.40 | — |
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 Hospital Childrens Early had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Lehigh Valley Hospital Childrens Early?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lehigh Valley Hospital Childrens Early 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 Hospital Childrens Early’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 31, 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 Hospital Childrens Early compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is #7 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lehigh Valley Hospital Childrens Early last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lehigh Valley Hospital Childrens Early cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.80 for infant, $54.00 for young toddler, $52.40 for older toddler, $47.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lehigh Valley Hospital Childrens Early?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lehigh Valley Hospital.
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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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