Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC
208 Delaware Ave Ste 1, Palmerton, PA 18071 · Carbon County
Keystone STAR 1
Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Palmerton, PA, with capacity for 90 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 20 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 6 centers in Palmerton and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 6 centers in Palmerton
3
Core-safety citations
17
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 12, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Training & qualifications
4
Health & medication
4
Records & paperwork
4
Building & playground safety
3
Emergency preparedness
2
Background checks
2
Supervision
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Jun 12, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/12/2026 observed that staff person #1 had an expired pediatric first aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file which expired 3/27/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2026): “Staff member has an appointment on 8/20/2026 for CPR/First Aid Course.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed damaged plaster on the back wall of the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Center patched 4 holes where shelving had been removed. Holes were filled and the area was repainted.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed staff person #1's last health assessment on file expired as it is dated 10/31/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Staff person arranged an appointment to update their bi-annual physical. Update was completed on 11-18-25.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Daycare informed the parent that the provider name and number were needed for end of day pick up. Client provided that information the same day.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Names, Addresses, and Phone numbers were added to the emergency contact form at the end of the day on 11-6-25”
Citation
Nov 26, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Daycare has scanned and uploaded files to external hard drive to ensure proper information is kept in the event paper files are lost. In addition it will be added to our emergency plan”
Citation
Nov 26, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the carpet in the Preschool area had rips in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Daycare installed Seam Strips where carpet was ripped. Met with flooring installer to discuss the total replacement of old carpeting.”
Citation
Nov 26, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Daycare will re-write its attachment 9 to include its plan of accommodations for infants and children with special medical conditions.”
Citation
Nov 26, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the daily activities plan was not posted in the Preschool; area, Toddler area, infant area, and Preschool area in second building. Corrected on-site 11/26/2024. Observed the daily activities plan was not posted in the indoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Daycare had individual activities and routines on file but had not updated and reposted since last inspection. Each group has been updated and posted”
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
Staff person #3, who qualifies as an aide, was observed to be supervising three infants, by herself, in the Baby Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Center will utilize Employment verification form to ensure proper documentation and proper hours of experience are recorded. Staff person #3 was supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor on 3/8/24 and will continue to be supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor until staff #3…”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/6/23 to 2/6/23, 6/1/23 to 7/3/23, 8/2/23 to 9/5/23, 10/2/23 to 11/3/23, 11/3/23 to 12/4/23, 12/4/23 to 1/4/24, and 2/2/24 to 3/4/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Center will make sure to Document smoke detection tests within the 30 day period. The next fire detection system test will occur within 30 days of the last fire detection system test, which was on 3/4/2024.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #8 did not complete pediatric first-aid/CPR training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the following trainings that were on file: Staff person #1 completed the trainings on 6/23/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #2 completed the trainings on 6/24/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #3 completed the trainings on 4/10/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #4 completed the trainings on 6/24/21 and 7/13/23. Staff #6 completed the trainings on 6/25/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #8 completed the trainings on 6/23/21 and 7/13/23. Each of the pediatric first-aid/CPR trainings that were taken in June of 2021 expired on the last date of June, 2023. The training for Staff #3, completed in April 2021, expired on the last date of April, 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Center has developed a spreadsheet for individual employees to be placed both in their file and given to directly at the beginning of each year showing their individual requirements to maintain a file of compliance. This spreadsheet includes but is not limited to Annual Emergency Program, CPR, FIre…”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #3 has a mandated reporter training dated 8/17/18 and then updated 10/12/23 which exceeds the requirement of updating mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff person #5 has an NSOR dated 10/12/23 which exceeds the requirement of clearances on file within 45 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2023): “Provider has updated their existing form made for current employees reminding them of their obligations they need to take care of in order to maintain compliance. This change will include in clear writing the ramifications they will face if not followed in a timely manner.”
Citation
Nov 28, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff person #1 has an initial health assessment dated 11/14/23 which is 90 days after the first day working with children. Staff person #2 has an initial health assessment dated 1/4/22 which is 60 days after the first day working with children. Staff person #3 has a health assessment dated 6/23/21 and an updated health assessment dated 10/31/23 which exceeds the requirement of an updated health assessment every 24 months. Staff person #4 has an initial health assessment dated 11/3/22 which is 12 months after the first day of working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2023): “Provider has modified their current list of steps required for new hire staff to include a timeframe needed to get each step completed prior to the end of their grace period”
Citation
Nov 28, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Child #1 has an initial health assessment dated 10/10/23. Child #2 has an initial health assessment dated 10/23/23. Both exceeds the requirement of initial health assessment within 60 days of the first day of attendance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2023): “Provider has updated their enrollment policy to include a list of items to be given to client in order to obtain the documents required for compliance.”
Citation
Nov 28, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Facility does not have a policy in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “Center has adopted a plan dealing with SBS/AHT. Each current employee was given a copy at a staff meeting and was briefed. Each employee also signed for receipt of the policy.”
Citation
Nov 28, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #1 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “Provider has modified their list of steps needed for new hire employees to include timelines consistent or exceeding the grace periods allowed by DHS. Provider will make new hire staff aware of the consequences of failing to properly hand paperwork in prior to their expiration dates. These…”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 start date as a provisional staff 10/17/22 completed an FBI clearance request on 11/23/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Employer suspended Staff person #1 and will rehire once her clearance is returned. Employee did submit the fingerprint request and is awaiting the final result.”
Citation
Nov 29, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Per inspection on 11/29/22 staff #1 employed more than 90 days and do not have completed pre-service training: Health and Safety topics for Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provider arranged for CPR class to be held 12.2.2022 at which time three employees that needed the course each attended.”
Citation
Nov 29, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person # 1 was hired on 7/12/2021. Their initial health assessment on file is dated 11/9/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2021): “The health assessment on file for staff person # 1 is current.”
“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.) | $33.00 | $31.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $33.00 | $31.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $33.00 | $31.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $32.00 | $26.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $26.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $26.00 |
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
Capacity
90 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Feb 16, 2027
Operator
Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(610) 826-5018
State certificate #
CER-00247951
Common questions
Has Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 8, 2024 (supervision): “Staff person #3, who qualifies as an aide, was observed to be supervising three infants, by herself, in the Baby Room.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 21, 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 Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Palmerton?
It is #6 of 6 centers in Palmerton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC last inspected?
Jun 12, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $33.00 for infant, $33.00 for young toddler, $33.00 for older toddler, $32.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center.
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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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