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So Le Hi Kid Care

333a E Oxford St, Coopersburg, PA 18036 · Lehigh County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #55 of 155 centers in Lehigh County
1 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 13, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Nov 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 4
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Building & playground safety 3
Background checks 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “As soon as Director realized the oversight, paperwork was sent for all staff.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Staff person has begun mandated reporter training.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff Person #1 had more than 24 months between health assessments May 6, 2022 to September 4, 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Staff had physical completed by family physician on September 4, 2024.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Operations plan was written and added to policies found on site.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(e)/3270.182(7)
The facility did not have a folder for accidents, injuries, or illnesses on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Brightly colored folder has been designated as accidents, injuries and illness.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan and parent letter did not have a method to contact parents after an emergency had taken place.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Information for method to contact families when an emergency has ended and parents can pick up children has been added to the parent handbook which is handed out annually.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
It was observed that pothos plants, which are classified as toxic, were within the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Plant was removed.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Purchase and spread 20 tons of playground mulch.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Send a letter to Coopersburg Police with hours of operation and high traffic times.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Director will write a policy pertaining to Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment. Staff will be trained on the new policy.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “CPR/First Aid will be completed by staff.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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..
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “A plan will be written outlining the steps to follow if a child needs to be transported to the hospital. Who makes the call to 911, who goes with the child, who has emergency contact information, etc.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Staff will complete 10 hour Health and Safety training.”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The water in the bathroom was tested with a state issued thermometer. The temperature of the water is 116° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Water temperature was adjusted by Coopersburg Plumbing and Heating.”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Child's health history 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)
Child 1 and 2's health reports do not include a review of the child's health history.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Request updated Child Health Report.”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem/Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)/3270.131(d)(8)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Requested updated child health report.”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Requested updated Child Health Report.”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Emergency plan will include documentation of evacuation plan of children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Clothing and supervision policies will be written and added to Parent Handbook.”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Code was posted 12/22/21”

“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

Capacity 56 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 26, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator So Le Hi Kid Care INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 282-2373
State certificate # CER-00248046
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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.

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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