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Jewish Day School Of The Lehigh Valley

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
2313 W Pennsylvania St, Allentown, PA 18104
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Subsidized Program
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2313 W Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA 18104
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249461
License Issued
Feb 15, 2026
Active Through
Feb 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Jewish Day School Of The Lehigh Valley is a Child Care Center in Allentown PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/17/25, at that time a review of staff files occurred and found that staff person #1's most recent PA State Police clearance is dated 6/22/20 and most recent PA Child Abuse History clearance is dated 6/25/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. TIERED LIS: 1.) Staff #1 must be removed from a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all missing clearances are completed and on file at the facility. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The operator shall develop a plan/policy to ensure compliance with the CPSL and that all clearances are updated prior to their expiration so that no staff have direct contact and routine interaction with children unless all clearances are valid. The plan must be approved by OCDEL and provider will provide a date by which this will be completed A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all missing clearances are completed and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Immediate correction: Removal of Staff Person #1. 11/17/2025 Upon notification of the violation, Staff Person #1 was immediately removed from any childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children. Staff Person #1 will not return until all required clearances are completed, received, reviewed, and filed. 2. A new tracking system, quarterly audits, quarterly reminders, and staff accountability measures have been implemented to ensure compliance with CPSL and Chapter 3490. 12/23/25
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/17/25. The fire drill log was reviewed, and the last documented fire drill was conducted on 9/3/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted the day after the identification of the violation. A completed drill record has been added to the fire drill log and filed on site.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/17/25. There was no written log that the facility's fire detection system is being manually tested at least once every 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A manual test of the facility's fire detection system was conducted immediately upon identification of the violation. Full manual test performed Results documented on a new fire detection system monthly testing log. Log placed in the Emergency preparedness binder with fire drill logs. Digital copy saved in the Emergency Preparedness Google Drive folder.
2024-11-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained parent signatures.
2024-11-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1's most recent health assessment on file was dated 8/26/22. Staff Person #2's most recent health assessment on file was dated 8/26/22.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained the completed health forms and added them to staff files.
2024-11-08 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained parent signatures.
2024-11-08 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: There was no lidded trash can in room 114.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Purchased lidded trash can and will place in room 114 for use.
2024-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/24, during a correction verification visit, continued noncompliance was observed. Previously on 11/16/23: File for child #1, see code sheet for date of birth, contained a health assessment dated for 11/2/22. File for child #3, see code sheet for date of birth, contained a health assessment dated for 7/22/22. File for child #4, see code sheet for date of birth, contained a health assessment dated for 7/22/22. These dates verify that an updated health assessment, completed within the last 12 months, was not observed on file. Although on 1/31/24, updated health assessments were observed on file for child #3 and #4, file for child #1 still did not contain an updated health assessment. The facility submitted a plan of correction on 12/12/23, which was accepted, but upon review on 1/31/24, it was determined that the submitted plan was not implemented.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent's of child #1 were notified and were asked for an updated health assessment due by 2/2/24. If the health assessment is not provided for the child's file by this date, care will be suspended as of Monday, 2/5.
2024-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 1/31/24, during a correction verification visit, continued noncompliance was observed. Previously on 11/16/23, it was observed and stated by facility staff that the facility has not created a continuity of operations plan. The facility submitted a plan of correction on 12/12/23, which was accepted, but upon review on 1/31/24, it was determined that the submitted plan was not implemented.

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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will edit emergency plan template to include details on the facility's plan for continuity of operations.
2024-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On 1/31/24, during a correction verification visit, continued noncompliance was observed. Previously on 11/16/23, it was observed that files for Staff #1,2,3,4 did not contain documentation verifying that emergency plan training was completed at the time of initial employment or on an annual basis as required. The facility submitted a plan of correction on 12/12/23, which was accepted, but upon review on 1/31/24, it was determined that the submitted plan was not implemented.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training was completed with all staff at the start of the new school year. This original training will be documented for all staff and placed on file. In addition, since the emergency plan was updated for our current inspection, documentation will also be on file showing that all staff received training on the updated plan as well.
2024-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: On 1/31/24, during a correction verification visit, continued noncompliance was observed. Previously on 11/16/23, it was observed and stated that the facility did not provide a letter to all enrolled parents explaining all of the facility's emergency plan procedures. The information provided to the parents specifically did not explain the facility's in place shelter, lockdown procedures, evacuation locations, or any special accommodations made for children in their care. On 1/31/24, although a parent letter was created containing in place shelter and evacucation locations, the letter did not contain the facilitiy's lockdown procedures or special accommodations for children within their care. The facility submitted a plan of correction on 12/12/23, which was accepted, but upon review on 1/31/24, it was determined that the submitted plan was not implemented.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A parent letter was created but did not contain the lockdown procedure or accommodations for students that have medications or special needs. These two parts will be added to the newly created parent letter and parents will be given the opportunity to get another copy of the letter with the added parts.
2024-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: On 1/31/24, during a correction verification visit, continued noncompliance was observed. Previously on 11/16/23, it was observed that file for staff #2 did not contain documentation of education or experience verifying that they meet the qualifications of a group supervisor, and it was stated by facility that staff #2 is employed as a group supervisor at the facility. On 1/31/24, the facility updated their statement explaining that they will be employing staff person #2 now as an assistant group supervisor, but adequate documentation of education and experience verifying that staff person #2 meets the qualification to be an assistant group supervisor was still not observed on file. The facility submitted a plan of correction on 12/12/23, which was accepted, but upon review on 1/31/24, it was determined that the submitted plan was not implemented.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 was previously listed as a group supervisor but due to a lack of education documentation they were moved to an AGS. Staff person #2 requested a copy of their high school diploma. There has been a delay due to staff requesting this from another country. If staff person #2 does not obtain this for their file by 2/15, they will be suspended until this educational documentation is provided and place on file. In addition, written documentation verifying staff person #2 experience will be placed on file. Staff person #2 will be used as an aide while documentation verification is pending.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for child #1 through #5 were not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator has signed all agreements. An addendum was created to include all missing information from the child's original agreements. These were signed, dated and placed on file.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for child #1 through #5 did not specify arrival or departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add arrival and departure times to current agreements, have parents/guardians sign and date. Operator has signed all agreements. An addendum was created to include all missing information from the child's original agreements. These were signed, dated and placed on file.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for child #1 through #5 did not specify the designated release person(s).

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add designated release person to current agreement; have parents/guardians sign and date. An addendum was created to include all missing information from the child's original agreements. These were signed, dated and placed on file.

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