Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC
Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 26 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #80 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were all observed to be caring for children unsupervised at some point during the inspection. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 have not completed the required pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised, including pediatric first-aid/CPR from a PQAS instructor, mandated reporter training, and CCDBG health and safety training.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 2/3/2026, which is not an acceptable clearance. No PSP clearance was on file for Staff Person #1. During the inspection, Staff Person #1 emailed a volunteer PSP clearance dated 2/3/2026 to the director, which is also not an acceptable clearance.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At the time of the inspection, several staff members were observed leaving their assigned primary groups and moving to other areas of the facility where they were not able to see, hear, direct, or assess the children in their care.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At the time of the inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in an infant swing. Staff Person #3 indicated that there was no documented medical reason on file from a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP authorizing the infant to sleep in a position other than that recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, the letter provided to parents at enrollment explaining the facility's emergency plan did not include a method for contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible during an emergency, or a method for notifying parents when the emergency has ended and providing instructions for safe reunification.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, several outdoor toys were observed in front of a marked fire exit, obstructing the means of egress.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, the pedal on the diapering trash can in the Infant Room was not functioning, and the trash can was not hands-free as required. Additionally, cloth coverings were observed on diaper changing pads in the Infant and Toddler rooms, preventing the surfaces from being cleaned and sanitized after each use.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 was not dated. File for Staff Person #4 indicates that they received tuberculosis screening; however, the results were not on file.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, the operator reported that bottles are brought to the operator's home and washed each night. The operator further reported that the facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, several unlabeled bottles were observed in the facility. An infant was observed being fed from an unlabeled bottle, which was not labeled as required.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, the letter provided to parents at enrollment explaining the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/2/2025, which is over 60 days ago.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Last documented fire safety training certificate on file for Staff Person #5 is dated 11/20/2024, which is over 12 months ago.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. 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 instructor, mandated reporter training, and CCDBG health and safety training.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 did not include any verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. File for Staff Person #3 did not include any verification of education prior to service at the facility.
An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 did not contain any written, nonfamily references. The files for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 each contained only one written, nonfamily reference.
Staff person #1 started at the facility on 10/5/25 and does not have a child abuse or FBI clearances. There is no verification that staff person #1 was fingerprinted prior to starting at the facility.
Staff person #1 does not have a health assessment that was completed in the 12 months prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1 started at the facility on 10/5/25 and their health assessment is dated 7/8/24. Staff person #1 does not have a TB screening on file. Staff person #2 does not have a health assessment or TB screening on file.
There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for Child #2. There is no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures for Child #1 or Child #2.
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each have one written, non-family reference on file.
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Staff person #1 was observed working at the facility and does not have out of state clearances. There is no verification that Staff person #1 applied for out of state clearances prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1 resided in New Jersey within the last 5 years.
The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
There is damaged paint in the near the door to the Infant/Toddler room from the Preschool room,
The cubbies near the entrance in the Preschool room are not stable.
The emergency plan does not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
There are no signed child service reports on file for Child #1 or Child #2
“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.) | $63.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $42.00 | $38.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $41.00 | $37.60 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.00 | $30.00 |
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 Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC 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 Apr 30, 2026 (supervision): “An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were all observed to be caring for children unsupervised at some point during the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 7, 2025. 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 Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is #80 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC last inspected?
Apr 30, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for infant, $45.00 for young toddler, $42.00 for older toddler, $41.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Prodigy Academy And Childcare 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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