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The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC

1593 Lehigh St, Allentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 5 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 115 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 5 complaint investigations. The state cited 39 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 39). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #41 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #41 of 82 centers in Allentown
7 Core-safety citations
32 Other citations
8 Inspections
5 Complaint investigations that found violations
39 citations from 13 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 17, 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

Records & paperwork 15
Training & qualifications 6
Health & medication 4
Building & playground safety 4
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 2
Background checks 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Child protection 1
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Child #2 is missing the signature of the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Administration be sure to go over all of the children's flies to assure that all agreements are signed by the operator and the parent.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child #1 & 2 are missing the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Services provided to the family and the child will be documented on our agreement form for each child. Provider will ensure that all services and extra services provided will be listed on the agreement form. The form will be updated by parents and center director periodically. It will be held in…”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Child #1 & 2 are missing the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “All agreement forms will specify the date of every child's admission. Agreement forms of existing enrolled children will be reviewed to ensure admission dates added. If the dates are missing, they will be added immediately.”
Core safety Jan 13, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
General Health and Safety/No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.113(b)
Cert Rep reviewed video footage dated from 1/5/26 and observed facility person #2 forcefully grabbing child #1's left arm and pulling child #1 across the room to the sleeping cot. Facility person #2 pushed child #1 onto the cot and sat next to the child. In the footage it was observed when child #1 attempted to get up facility person #2 responded by forcefully pushing the child's head down causing the child to hit child's head on an object near the cot. Cert Rep reviewed footage and observed facility person #1 grabbing and dragging child #1 across a table and slamming child #1 down onto the cot. Cert Rep also observed Facility person #1 & 2 push and grab child #2 onto the cot. On 1/13/26 both staff #1 & 2 were terminated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Our plan of correction for the description above was to immediately terminate both staff involved in the incident. The existing staff were bought together for a staff meeting and reminded of how to properly handle children with safety and care. We went over again policies and procedures from the…”
Core safety Jan 13, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Cert Rep reviewed video from 1/5/26 and observed child #1 leaving the classroom on two occasions. Once child #1 left the classroom and returned immediately and then child #1 went into the bathroom unsupervised. Neither staff #1 or 2 went to retrieve the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “1. Effective immediately, all staff MUST actively supervise children at all times! Training on Strategies for Active Supervision that was mandated for the staff from PA Keys Registry by administration. All active staff attended the training and the policies for supervision were reviewed again. Date…”
Core safety Jan 13, 2026 Complaint investigation Child protection
Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse 55 Pa. Code §20.71(b)(5)
Facility person #2 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse. On 1/13/26 staff #1 was terminated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “The facility members were terminated immediately on the same day. Further investigation was conducted. They will not ever be eligible to work at our facility again. Childline was called to report the incident.”
Core safety Sep 11, 2025 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 9/11/25 Cert Rep observed staff person #1 supervising 11 preschool children, this group requires an additional staff person. Cert Rep observed staff person #2 supervising 8, 2 yr old children, this group requires an additional staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “1.Correction Date 9/12/25____Staff will ensure to notify directors when they are over ratio. In addition, directors will walk around every 30 minutes to ensure that ratios are being met. Directors will send extra staff, step in and/or move children to age-appropriate classrooms to ensure that…”
Citation Sep 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Cert Rep observed the cots in the 1 year old room are not labeled for individual use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “The correction plan that will be put in place and implemented will be that numbered cot lists will be placed in each classroom. Cots will be labeled according to the number and the child's name.”
Citation Sep 11, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Cert Rep observed 3 lunch boxes in the 1-year-old room with ice packs and perishable's including specifically milk and yogurt inside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “The correction plan put in place will be for the staff to put lunchboxes that contain perishable food in their refrigerator once the child has arrived with it from home. If they are unable to do so, they will seek out a staff member to put it in the kitchen refrigerator.”
Citation Sep 11, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
The operator did not have a menu posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “The correction plan has been implemented and menus are posted on the front door of the center as well as on the parent board of each classroom.”
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Citation Aug 15, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
On 8/1/25 child #1 tripped and her face hit the floor resulting in a red mark on her cheek. Staff person #1 admitted that an accident report was not written.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “Provider will make sure all teachers write an incident report or a booboo report for any incident that occurs in the classroom.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Emergency drills have not been conducted annually, date of last emergency drill conducted was 5/15/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “We will make sure that we have yearly emergency drills, as per the regulations.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child #2 is missing services to be provided to the family and the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “The fee agreement has been updated.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Child #1 is missing arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Arrival and departure times have been added.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff #1 is missing two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Staff has been asked to provide letters. She is working on that now.”
Core safety Sep 4, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 9/3/24, staff person #1 left child #1 on the school bus unsupervised in the parking lot of the daycare for approximately 5 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2024): “The bus driver will complete the assigned check list daily and submit it weekly to DHS.”
Citation Jul 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #2 & 4 are missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Parents will enter the missing information onto their child's paperwork.”
Citation Jul 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Child #1 & 2 are missing the address of the individual designated to whom the child may be released. Child #4 is missing the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Director will review the forms with parents to make sure the forms are filled out correctly to stay in compliance.”
Citation Jul 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Child #3 is missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Parents will sign consent for minor to receive firs aid as required by the ELRC.”
Citation Jul 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff person #3 is missing two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Director will be verified and making sure all staff members have their two letters of reference before their start date.”
Citation Jul 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #1 & 2 has not completed pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2024): “Staff will finish the online portion of trainings as soon as possible.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the school age room was missing medical tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Medical tape was replaced.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
In the prek room, the waste basket in the bathroom did not have a lid on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “The lid was put back on.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
Children 1 and 2 did not have updated flu shots on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2023): “Children 1 and 2 will obtain updated flu shots or exemption letters.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Fire alarm testing occurred on 6/5/2023 and then again on 7/12/2023. As a result, more than 30 days was between testing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Alarm testing was up to date.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “Staff 2 will complete the training.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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 cpr. The first aid training that was on file was not through an approved PQAS trainer or curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Staff 1 will obtain first aid/cpr training.”
Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not have an electronic version of the regulations available to parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “Facility will post electronic version of the regulations in front.”
Core safety Apr 19, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person 2, and 5 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff 5 also did not have a state police clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2023): “Mandated reporter training was done.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
During a complaint investigation from 4/19/2023 to 5/10/2023, it was found that staff 2, the director, admittedly, is not present at the facility for at least 30 hours a week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “A new Director was hired and started on May 30, 2023. She will be onsite for 45 hours every week.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
HS/GED/8th grade + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.37(b)(3)
During a complaint investigation from 4/19/2023 to 5/10/2023, it was found that staff 1 did not have any education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2023): “Education is on file.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During a complaint investigation on 4/19/2023, it was found that one child did not have an emergency contact form in his designated classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Child has emergency contact in his classroom.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #2 and 5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS for date of hire): Staff 2, and 5 did not have pediatric first aid/cpr training on file. Staff 2, and 5 did not have the updated 6 or 10 hour health and safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “I am trying to schedule first aid and cpr training. Health and Safety training was completed. See attached.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During an inspection between 4/19/2023-5/10/2023, it was found that staff 1 did not have a file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Clearances are on file.”
Core safety Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff 1's child abuse clearance expired 4/24/2022. Staff 2's FBI clearance expired 4/25/2022. Both clearances were not updated until 6/8/2022. As a result, there was a lapse of the staff person not having updated child abuse and FBI clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Clearances are up to date.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the school age room was missing medical tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Facility replaced the medical tape.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
In the infant room, there was a crib that was not labeled with the child's name on it. The crib is actively utilized by a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “The crib was labeled.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Child 1 did not have a date of admission on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Child 1's date of admission was obtained.”
Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Communicate report to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.136(d)
Facility reported to DHS a COVID case that occurred on 11/9/2021 and they were informed on 11/10/2021. Facility did not report to DHS until 11/17/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2021): “Facility notified DHS of the COVID case.”

“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

Violation found Jan 13, 2026 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 11, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 15, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 4, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 19, 2023 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $64.00 $45.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $61.00 $44.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $42.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $40.20
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $43.00 $30.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $43.00 $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 115 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Oct 18, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator The Lehigh School Academy Of Early Education INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 221-8845
State certificate # CER-00258926
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Common questions

Has The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jan 13, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Cert Rep reviewed video footage dated from 1/5/26 and observed facility person #2 forcefully grabbing child #1's left arm and pulling child #1 across the room to the sleeping cot. Facility person #2 pushed child #1 onto…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC?

Pennsylvania lists 5 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 Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Oct 18, 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 The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is tied for #41 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for infant, $61.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Lehigh School Academy Of Early Education 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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