LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC
LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC is a certified child care center in Lehighton, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 8 centers in Lehighton and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/13/2026 observed child #1's health assessment was not within the 12-month timeframe. The last health report on file is dated 1/23/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/13/2026 observed child #2's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed within the 6-month timeframe. The last date of review on file was 9/14/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 observed the treehouse and rock-climbing wall located in the outdoor play space had exposed nails.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
Water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the downstairs preschool room. A piece of the fence that separates the infant/toddler play space outside was loose.
There was a scooter in the outdoor play space that had cracked plastic near the front wheel which was sharp and had a pinch point.
Cert rep observed a staff person change a child's diaper and not wash their hands immediately after.
A child's lunch, which contained perishable foods was not refrigerated.
The play kitchen in the preschool room had loose handles on the door.
The health reports on file for children # 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include a review of the child's health history.
The health reports on file for children # 1, 2, 3, and 4 do not include information related to the child's allergies or medications if any.
The vinyl outdoor fence had multiple cracked spindles along the bottom. The cracked vinyl is sharp to the touch.
“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.) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $29.40 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $29.40 | $20.00 |
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 LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 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 LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC compare with other daycares in Lehighton?
It is #3 of 8 centers in Lehighton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC last inspected?
Mar 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $34.00 for infant, $33.00 for young toddler, $33.00 for older toddler, $30.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs LHH Learn and Play Childcare Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is LHH Learn & Play Childcare 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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