The Devine School · Macungie
The Devine School is a certified child care center in Macungie, PA, with capacity for 184 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 27 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 27). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 7 centers in Macungie and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 12/4/25 Staff # had an outdated state police clearance dated 8/29/20, outdated child abuse dated 8/2/20, and an outdated NSOR clearance dated 9/10/20. Staff #2 had an outdated FBI clearance dated 10/21/20. Staff #3 had an outdated NSOR clearance dated 11/12/20. Making them more than 5 years since the last update.
The facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.
Cert Rep observed rust on the wall in the middle stall of the bathroom in the PreK room.
The operator has not notified the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Child #1 is missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #2 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid.
On 9/13/24 staff #1 left child #1 unsupervised in the outdoor play space for approximately 5 minutes.
Operator tested the fire system on 5/13/24 and again on 6/26/24 which is a span of 44 days. The system was tested on 7/24/24 and again on 8/27/24 which is a span of 34 days. Which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Child 1 did not have the flu shot on file.
During the annual inspection on 12/20/2023, in the school age room, the medication Zyrtec was expired. It had the expiration date of 10/2023.
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Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started in Center Based Care-Revised 2022.
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/cpr. Staff 3 had an expired pediatric first aid/cpr training on file.
Emergency plan was last reviewed on 7/8/2021.
Staff 1 did not have a health assessment that was documented and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Child 1 was observed to be alone with his speech therapist. Upon review of files, it was observed that child 1 did not have an agreement between parents and facility that he could be alone with the speech therapist.
Child 1's emergency form and fee agreement are currently up to date. However, the emergency form and fee agreement were updated on 6/24/2021 and then again on 1/6/2022, making it more than 6 months during that time frame.
Child 2 didn't have updated permission for emergency medical and minor first aid on file.
Staff 1 did not have two letters of reference on file.
The facility did not have electronic means for parents to access regulations. The facility also did not have contact information on file for DHS.
During an inspection on 6/30/2022, the facility had more than 30 days between alarm testing. Alarm testing occurred on 5/16/2022 and then again on 6/28/2022.
During a complaint investigation, it was found that on 5/19/2022 child 1 was placed on a mat on her stomach. Child 1 is 10 months old. The mat that the child was laying on was also under a microwave, which also posed a hazard as hot drinks and food can be pulled from the microwave. It was also found during the complaint investigation that hot water was pulled from the microwave and spilled onto the child.
During a complaint investigation, it was determined through video evidence and staff interviews, that hot water was spilled onto a 10 month old child during nap time. The incident occurred on 5/19/2022. The hot water was pulled out of a microwave which was near the child's mat. When it was pulled out of the microwave, staff 1 accidentally spilled it onto the child.
Children 1 and 2 did not have updated immunizations on file. Child 1 needed an additional DTAP immunization. Child 2 did not have the recommended amount of doses for the DTAP, HiB, Varicella and Hepatitis A. Child 3 did not have immunizations on file and was past 90 days (90 days due to COVID-19 regulation suspensions) since the date of admission. No exemptions were one file.
During the annual renewal inspection on 12/13/2021, facility stated that there was previous COVID-19 cases at the facility and they were not aware that they needed to report them to OCDEL.
The facility was not able to locate the receipt for the fire alarm system. The facility did not document monthly fire alarm testing.
The preschool room did not have a daily schedule posted.
Facility did not sign the fee agreement for child 3.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $79.40 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.40 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $73.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $69.20 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.20 | $48.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $64.20 | $64.20 |
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 The Devine School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 4, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 12/4/25 Staff # had an outdated state police clearance dated 8/29/20, outdated child abuse dated 8/2/20, and an outdated NSOR clearance dated 9/10/20. Staff #2 had an outdated FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Devine School?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Devine School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 1, 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 The Devine School compare with other daycares in Macungie?
It is #4 of 7 centers in Macungie 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 The Devine School last inspected?
Dec 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Devine School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.40 for newborn, $79.40 for infant, $73.40 for young toddler, $69.20 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Devine School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ela Devine School Holdings 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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