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Creative Kids Child Development Center

Orefield, PA · Lehigh County
7584 Kernsville Rd, Orefield, PA 18069
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Quick Facts

Capacity
166 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 481-9984
7584 Kernsville Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245462
License Issued
Dec 3, 2025
Active Through
Dec 3, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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About the Provider

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Our Mission is to provide and promote a healthy, safe, and fun environment where we foster the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child in our care.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/25, a review of staff files was conducted and found that staff person #1 was hired provisionally and did not have a completed PA Child Abuse History clearance on file prior to beginning direct care with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The OCDEL Announcement C-25-01, effective 2/1/25, states that an individual may be employed on a provisional basis in a certified child care facility when the following conditions are met, and documentation is maintained on file: Have results of the following, no older than 60 months: 1. PA Child Abuse History Clearance; 2. NSOR verification; 3. Out-of-state clearances (if applicable); 4. Signed Disclosure Statement for Child Care Employment; and 5. Either FBI Criminal History Clearance; or PSP Criminal History Clearance In addition to those obtained, the following clearances must be applied for prior to starting provisional employment: 1. FBI Criminal History Clearance; or 2. PSP Criminal History Clearance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that when hiring new staff, they have in their file their PA Child Abuse Clearance, along with the other necessary clearances. The staff now has their PA Child Abuse Clearance in their file.
2025-09-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/25, a review of staff files was conducted and found that staff person #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification dated 1/16/20 and a current dated 7/15/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, PSP Criminal History Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR verification, and Out-of-State clearances (if applicable) are considered current and valid if obtained within the last 60 months (five years). All required clearances need to be renewed prior to expiration of each certificate, every 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will lay off any staff who do not have their clerances completed before they expire.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At nap time, it was observed that there was less than 2 feet of space between several of the children who were laying down for nap in the young toddler room.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children's mats were seperated by at least two feet during nap.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the young toddler refrigerator was broken.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A working thermostate was placed in the fridge in the young toddler classroom, so that the teamperature could be seen.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Albuterol in the young toddler room expired May 2024.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medicine cabinets in each classroom will be checked regularly to be sure that all medications are within their expiration date.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(e)

Description: 2 hour diaper check

Noncompliance Area: When asked, two staff members stated that they sometimes check children's diapers every 2 and a half hours.

Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was reminded that all diapers should be checked at least every two hours.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: in the school age room, there was a container of disinfecting wipes under the sink which were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Disinfecting wipes were removed from under the sink and were moved to a spot not accessible to children.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Inch plants which are toxic to children were found in the infant and pre-k rooms and aloe plants which are toxic to children were found in the pre-k room.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toxic plants were removed from the center.
2024-07-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 7/24/24 when a parent was leaving after picking up their child, Child #1 had his hand close to the door and his thumb was shut in the hinge side of the door.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pinch guards were added to classroom doors in the wobbler and toddler rooms.
2023-09-28 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 has a Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the Department of Human Services FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff made an appointment at Identigo to have DHS fingerprints. She is not working at the center until we recieve her DHS fingerprints.
2023-03-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY RECENTLY HAD A POWER OUTAGE WHICH LEFT THE BUILDING WITHOUT WATER. UPON RETURNING THE POWER AND TESTING THE WATER, IT AS FOUND THAT THE WATER WAS CONTAMINATED WITH E COLI. FACILITY IS UNDER A WATER BOIL ADVISORY UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A water boil advisory has been put into effect and will remain until the problem is fixed. A water boil advisory notice has been posted in the facility and all parents were notified via writing.
2023-03-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.69(a) - Running water/ safe drinking water Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY RECENTLY HAD A POWER OUTAGE WHICH LEFT THE BUILDING WITHOUT WATER. UPON RETURNING THE POWER AND TESTING THE WATER, IT AS FOUND THAT THE WATER WAS CONTAMINATED WITH E COLI. FACILITY IS UNDER A WATER BOIL ADVISORY UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottled water was supplied to all classrooms for drinking. Bottle water is also being used in the kitchen for cooking and dishes as well.
2022-09-22 Change in Location Capacity 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an emergency transportation plan was not posted in any child care spaces throughout the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written emergency transportation plan has been placed in every classroom and will accompany staff on field trips.
2022-09-22 Change in Location Capacity 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not notify 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.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility created and notified the local traffic authority of our location and programs use of pedestrian and routes around the child care facility. It was forwarded to our local police department.
2022-09-22 Change in Location Capacity 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has two written nonfamily references now on file.

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