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Prodigy Academy and Childcare LLC

1302 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109 · Lehigh County
5 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#80 of 82 centers in Allentown
6 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 20 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 5
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 3
Health & medication 3
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 2
Training & qualifications 2
Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #4 obtained pediatric first-aid/CPR, health and safety training, and mandated reporter training and certificates are on file at the facility.”
Core safety Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “1. 4/30/2026. Staff Person #1 obtained correct child abuse clearance and PSP clearance. 2. 8/5/2026 The Legal Entity, Director, and any other facility person(s) responsible for hiring and maintaining staff files will register for and attend the Existing Provider Orientation presented by the…”
Core safety Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2026): “1. 4/30/2026. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision…”
Core safety Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “1. 5/1/2026. The infant is a preemie and has some medical issues. There is a medical note in the child's file stating that when the child is sick, which is very often, they need to sleep in an upright position for proper draining. The child's lungs are not fully developed. Note is now in child's…”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “The letter provided to parents at enrollment explaining the facility's emergency plan will be updated to include a method for contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible during an emergency and a method for notifying parents when the emergency has ended and providing instructions for safe…”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “Provider removed ball pit from exit door. Staff placed it indoors due to rain. Staff was trained that fire exits cannot be blocked. Provider has purchased an outside shed for storing items so this will not happen again.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “Provider now uses disposable changing pads for diapering. Cloth covers have been removed. Trash can lids are taken off every night to remove dirty bag full of diapers. In the morning, the teacher is responsible to put a new bag in and reattach it. That morning, the teacher had a hard time…”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “Staff Person #3 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff Person #3 took her QuantiFERON test back to doctor to fill in correctly.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Disposable nursers or parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “Provider has informed each parent of infants that we will give the bottles to them to clean each night and bring back the next day.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “Bottles were labeled with Sharpie; however, with all of the cleaning and washing, it must have rubbed off. We have labeled all bottles for each child.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “The letter provided to parents at enrollment explaining the facility's emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2026): “A fire drill was conducted on 5/5/2026 and documented on the facility's fire drill log.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2026): “Staff Person #5 will complete fire safety training and keep it in the file.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “Staff Person #3 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “Director requested proof of education for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 as well as verification of child care experience. Staff Person #3 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2026): “Staff Person #3 no longer works at the facility. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 have both provided two written, nonfamily references.”
Core safety Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Staff person #1 will not return to work until they submit their child abuse and FBI clearances.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2025): “Staff person #1 and staff person #2 will obtain and submit health assessments and TB screening results.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2025): “Signed parental consent for emergency medical care will be obtained for Child #2. Signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures will be obtained for Child #1 and Child #2.”
Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each have one written, non-family reference on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2025): “Staff person #1 and staff person #2 will each submit a second written, non-family reference.”
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Core safety Jan 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Staff person #1 will not return to work until they submit all New Jersey clearances.”
Citation Jan 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The emergency plan will address continuity of operations.”
Citation Jan 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There is damaged paint in the near the door to the Infant/Toddler room from the Preschool room,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The damaged paint will be covered with a poster.”
Citation Jan 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
The cubbies near the entrance in the Preschool room are not stable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The cubbies will be bolted and secured to the wall.”
Citation Jan 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan does not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The emergency plan will include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Jan 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
There are no signed child service reports on file for Child #1 or Child #2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The child service reports for Child #1 & Child #2 will be signed by the parent.”

“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

Capacity 50 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 7, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Prodigy Academy And Childcare LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 732-3545
State certificate # CER-00248504
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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