So Le Hi Kid Care
So Le Hi Kid Care is a certified child care center in Coopersburg, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 20). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #55 of 155 centers in Lehigh County and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/13/25, at that time a review of staff files found staff person #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry(NSOR) verification dated 5/15/2020 and a current dated 10/31/25. Staff #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR dated 5/15/20 and a current dated 10/31/25.Staff #3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR dated 5/15/20 and a current dated 11/3/25. Staff #4 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR dated 5/15/20 and a current dated 11/3/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/13/25, at that time a review of staff files found staff person #1 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 9/8/2020.
Staff Person #1 had more than 24 months between health assessments May 6, 2022 to September 4, 2024.
The facility did not have a continuity of operations policy on site. The facility also did not have a prevention and identification of child maltreatment policy on site.
The facility did not have a folder for accidents, injuries, or illnesses on site.
The facility's emergency plan and parent letter did not have a method to contact parents after an emergency had taken place.
It was observed that pothos plants, which are classified as toxic, were within the child care space.
The facility only had 2.5 inches of mulch on their outside, mounted play space. A total of nine inches of mulch is required for outdoor, mounted play spaces.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/9/22, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/9/22, there was no policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
As of the renewal inspection on 11/9/22, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.
As of the renewal inspection on 11/9/22, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space..
As of the renewal inspection on 11/9/22, staff #2 had the 6 hour "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" training taken 10/25/18, which is after the acceptable date of 6/30/18.
The water in the bathroom was tested with a state issued thermometer. The temperature of the water is 116° F.
Child 1 and 2's health reports do not include a review of the child's health history.
Child 1's health report does not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services nor does it include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Child 1's health report does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Provider does not have a clothing and supervision policy to review with parent. Parents do not receive in writing a supervision policy and clothing policy.
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $19.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $19.00 |
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 So Le Hi Kid Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Nov 13, 2025 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/13/25, at that time a review of staff files found staff person #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about So Le Hi Kid Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at So Le Hi Kid Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is So Le Hi Kid Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 26, 2019. 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 So Le Hi Kid Care compare with other daycares in Lehigh County?
It is tied for #55 of 155 centers in Lehigh County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was So Le Hi Kid Care last inspected?
Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does So Le Hi Kid Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for young school-age, $35.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs So Le Hi Kid Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is So Le Hi Kid Care INC.
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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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