Love ABC Learning Center
Love ABC Learning Center is a certified child care center in Whitehall, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 29 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 29). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 16 centers in Whitehall and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During a complaint investigation on 7/27/2026, it was found that child #1 is afraid of bees. It was found through various interviews, that staff #2 would show child #1 paper bees in order to get child #1 to comply with directions and calm down. Staff #1 also admitted to putting the paper bees in his/her pocket in order to get child #1 to go into the bathroom.
During an inspection on 7/27/2026, it was found that the fire alarm testing log did not have the most recent fire alarm test documented. The last documented fire alarm test was on 6/11/2026.
During an inspection on 7/27/2026, it was found that staff #1 had only one letter of reference on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 04/01/2025 and 05/04/2026. Review of the documentation indicated that more than 12 months elapsed between emergency plan trainings.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit in the Preschool room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Preschool Room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 6/11/2025, which exceeds the requirement for an updated health assessment at least every 6 months for a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 06/09/2026. At the time of the inspection, diaper cream was observed in the Toddler Room. The diaper cream containers were not labeled with the names of the children for whom they were intended. The containers were stored in an unlocked cabinet within the changing table and were accessible to children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Fee agreement on file for Child #3 did not contain a date of admission. Additionally, fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not contain arrival or departure times.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Child's doctor's address. Child #2: Work addresses for both parents. Child's doctors' address and phone number. Child #4: Work addresses for both parents. Work telephone number for father. Child's doctors' address.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #5 were both missing addresses of release person(s).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There was no record on file for Staff Person #4.
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Staff person #2 did not update their NSOR clearance within 60 months. The original NSOR clearance was dated 1/14/20; it was updated on 3/10/25,
Smoke detectors are not being tested every 30 days. According to the 30-day testing log, smoke detectors were tested on 1-3-25, 2-3-25, 3-4-25, 4-2-25, 5-1-25, 6-2-25. There were 31 days between 1-3-25 and 2-3-25. There are 32 days between 5-1-25 and 6-2-25.
Staff person # did not renew their Pediatric First Aid/CPR before their previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR expired. Their Pediatric First Aid/CPR expired on 5-31-23.
The bottles in the Infant/Young Toddler room are not labeled.
Staff person #2 worked more than 45 days in a childcare position at the facility without her National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and Child Abuse History clearances. NSOR is dated 5/25/23 and PA Child Abuse History is dated 8/2/22. SEE CODE SHEET FOR DATE OF HIRE.
The closet in the second bathroom was unlocked and cleaning products were on the floor, accessible to children.
Staff Person #1 did not complete the 2022 one-hour health and safety training by December 30, 2022. It was completed May 26, 2023.
Staff Person #2 lived outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years prior to employment at the facility and does not have out of state clearances or proof that they were applied for prior to beginning in a child care position at the facility.
Staff Person #2 did not receive annual training regarding the emergency plan.
The first room on the right did not have a first aid kit in the room, it was located outside the room in the hallway.
There were dead bugs in the light fixture in the bathroom.
There was not a sign posted at the sink in the preschool room to remind staff and children to wash their hands.
At the time of inspection, there were 11 children in the preschool room which has a capacity of 9.
Per review of the facility's fire drill and detection log, there were more than 30 days between tests of the fire detection system February 7, 2022 to march 28, 2022.
Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Staff Person # 1 did not have proof of education on file.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $51.60 | $50.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.60 | $50.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $39.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $39.00 |
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 Love ABC Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jul 27, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “During a complaint investigation on 7/27/2026, it was found that child #1 is afraid of bees. It was found through various interviews, that staff #2 would show child #1 paper bees in order to get child #1 to comply with…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Love ABC Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Love ABC Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 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 Love ABC Learning Center compare with other daycares in Whitehall?
It is #12 of 16 centers in Whitehall by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Love ABC Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 27, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Love ABC Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $51.60 for infant, $51.60 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler, $44.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Love ABC Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Love ABC Learning Center 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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