Playtime Learning Center
Playtime Learning Center is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 88 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 19). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #34 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 6/3/26 to 7/6/26.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/026-3/31/2026. On 3/18/2026, 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 PQAS instructor.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 was hired with a PA Department of Education (PDE) FBI clearance dated 10/22/2025, which is not acceptable. There was no signed/dated disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1. File for Facility Person #2 contained NSOR verifications dated 1/9/2020 and 3/12/2025, which is past 60 months. File for Facility Person #4 contained NSOR verifications dated 1/9/2020 and 3/20/2026, which is past 60 months. File for Facility Person #6 contained DHS FBI clearances dated 2/20/2020 and 3/4/2025, which is past 60 months.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Emergency plan training certificates on file for Facility Person #6 are dated 1/4/2024 and 1/15/2026, which is past 12 months.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 dated 2/11/2026 does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Director reports that Facility Person #4 assists with transportation.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Facility Person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/28/2019. File for Facility Person #6 contained mandated reporter training certificates dated 1/27/2019 and 4/5/2024, which is past 60 months.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. There was no fee agreement on file for Child #2.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not include fee amount or day fee is to be paid.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 listed only the first name of a release person; the individual's last name and address were not documented.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Facility person #6 was observed caring for children alone at nap time. Additionally, Facility Person #6 transports children to and from school without additional staff on the van. The operator reports that Facility Person #6 is employed as a facility person. Facility Person #6 does not have proof of education on file therefore is not qualified as a staff person.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #1 only contained one written, nonfamily reference. File for Staff Person #5 did not contain references. File for Facility Person #6 only contained one written, nonfamily reference.
Staff person #1 was observed working at the facility and does not have out of state clearances. There is no proof that staff person #1 applied for the appropriate out of state clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1 resided in New York within the last 5years.
Staff Person #1 worked more than 45 days in a child care position without all valid clearances. PA State Police clearance is dated 1/3/24 and FBI clearance is dated 3/21/24.
There was a small hole, behind the door, in the lower level bathroom wall from the door knob hitting the wall.
Staff Person #2 does not have proof of education on file.
Staff person #1's child abuse history clearance (10/25/2017), PA State Police clearance (1025/2017), and FBI clearance (10/23/2017) are all more than 60 months old. Staff Person #1 should have updated clearance prior to 10/25/22 or have been removed from a child care position until new clearances were received.
Child #1's, a young toddler, most recent health assessment on file was dated 8/8/2022. An updated health assessment should have been provided in February 2023.
Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have proof of influenza vaccines or documented exemptions on file.
At time of renewal inspection, Staff Person #1 does not have a FBI clearance or a National Sex Offenders Registry certification. Staff Person #2 does not have a PA Child Abuse History or National Sex Offenders Registry certification. See code sheet for dates of hire.
“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.) | $52.00 | $48.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $46.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $48.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $42.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $38.00 |
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 Playtime Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 18, 2026 (supervision): “A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/026-3/31/2026. On 3/18/2026, Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Playtime Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Playtime Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Playtime Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 22, 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 Playtime Learning Center compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is tied for #34 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Playtime Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 6, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Playtime Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $48.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Playtime Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Playtime Day Care LLC.
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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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