Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy
Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 17 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #31 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/26/2026 observed the activity high chair table was missing a T-shaped safety strap in one of the seats.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/26/2026 observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Corrected on-site 6/26/2026.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/26/2026 observed staff person #1, #2, and #3's files did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed for preservice trainings. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, the certification representative conducted a ratio check. During the walkthrough, the certification representative observed staff person #4 alone in the Young Toddler room with six children: two infants and four young toddlers. No additional staff were present in the room.
On 12/29/2025, during a complaint investigation, the certification representative conducted a supervision check. During naptime, the certification representative entered the Pre-K classroom and observed five preschool-aged children on cots, with some children awake. No staff person was present in the classroom at the time of entry. After the certification representative asked an awake child where their teacher was, staff person #1 appeared from an adjoining classroom holding cleaning supplies and stated they were supervising the group. The certification representative determined that staff person #1 was supervising children from an adjoining room and was unable to see, hear, direct, or assess the children in the Pre-K classroom. Additionally, during the supervision check, staff person #2 assigned to the Older Toddler group was observed in the hallway on multiple occasions, leaving the group unattended. While in the hallway, staff person #2 was unable to see, hear, direct, or assess the children in care.
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed for preservice trainings. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum:
Staff person #1 did not update their NSOR clearance within 60 months. The original NSOR clearance was dated 1/16/20 and the updated clearance is dated 5/29/25.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
The facility is using a 15-passenger van to transport children.
There is no health assessment on file for Staff person #1. There is only one written non-family reference on file for Staff person #1.
Staff person #1 started at the facility on 5/20/24 and their NSOR clearance is dated 7/26/24. There is no proof that staff person #1 applied for an NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility. The date of application for the NSOR clearance is 7/19/24. Staff person #2 does not have a completed criminal clearance. The criminal clearance on file states that it is "under review".
The facility is not in ratio. There was one staff member with 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers and 5 preschool aged children.
Staff person #1 did not obtain a health assessment, including TB screening prior to starting at the facility.
Fire drills are not being conducted every 60 days. A fire drill was conducted on 5/20/24 and the next fire drill was conducted on 7/20/24. This was 62 days between fire drills.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 does not include the parent's work address or work telephone number; it also does not include the physician's phone number.
The facility does not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care & staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
“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.) | $48.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $44.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $36.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $32.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $28.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $28.00 |
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 Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Dec 29, 2025 (supervision): “An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed for preservice trainings. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 6, 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 Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is tied for #31 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy last inspected?
Jun 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for infant, $44.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler, $36.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy Corp.
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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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